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Nokia 3250

Nokia 3250

#10550
Samsung D720

Samsung D720

#8436

Category Breakdown

Nokia 3250
Samsung D720
Performance
14.117.9
Camera
8.739.6
Display
31.431.4
Battery
11.68.3
Build
17.00.2
Connectivity
14.93.0
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
9.915.1

Summary

  • The Nokia 3250 features a slightly larger 2.1-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 208 pixels, while the Samsung D720 has a smaller 1.8-inch display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Nokia is powered by a 235 MHz ARM 9 CPU and has 10MB of storage and 64MB of RAM, compared to the D720's 192 MHz CPU with 18MB of storage and 18MB of RAM.
  • The Nokia's camera is superior with 2 MP compared to the D720's 1.3 MP, although both lack optical image stabilization.
  • The Nokia has a larger 1100 mAh battery, while the D720 has a 900 mAh battery, impacting longevity.
  • Both devices run on Symbian OS, but the Nokia uses version 9.1, which may provide a more updated software experience compared to the D720's version 7.0.
  • Build quality is comparable, with the Nokia being slightly heavier and thicker than the D720.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Nokia 3250
Samsung D720

General

Release Date

2005
2005

Announced

2005
2005

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

2.1"
1.8"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

176 x 208 pixels (~130 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~157 ppi density)

PPI

176
176

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

235 MHz ARM 9
TI 192 MHz

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

10MB 64MB RAM
18MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSD (dedicated slot)
MMC-micro

Camera

Main Camera

2 MP
1.3 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

QCIF
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1100 mAh
900 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery (BP-6M)
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

103.8 x 50 x 19.8 mm (4.09 x 1.97 x 0.78 in)
99 x 47 x 23 mm (3.90 x 1.85 x 0.91 in)

Weight

130 g
115 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, Green, Pink, Silver
Black, Red, White

Foldable

SAR

0.88 W/kg (head)     0.44 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM
GSM

Network Speed

N/A
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

Yes
2.0

NFC

USB

Pop-Port
Proprietary

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers

Audio Jack

Yes
No

Software & Security

Operating System

Symbian 9.1, Series 60 rel. 3.0
Symbian OS 7.0, Series 60 UI

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A