Nokia 3500 classic
#9137
Samsung E2130
#8313Category Breakdown
Nokia 3500 classic
Samsung E2130
Performance
15.712.5
Camera
39.639.6
Display
30.622.8
Battery
7.210.3
Build
16.30.2
Connectivity
3.46.5
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
13.215.5
Summary
- The Nokia 3500 classic features a slightly larger 1.8-inch TFT display with 256K colors, while the Samsung E2130 has a 1.77-inch CSTN display with 65K colors, resulting in better color representation on the Nokia.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia has 8.5GB of RAM compared to the Samsung's 7GB, although both have limited storage capacities.
- The Nokia's camera is superior with a 2 MP rear camera, whereas the Samsung only has a VGA camera.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Samsung at 1000 mAh compared to the Nokia's 820 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Build quality is similar, with the Nokia being slightly lighter at 81g versus the Samsung's 78g, but the Samsung is thicker.
- Both devices lack advanced software features, but the Samsung includes stereo speakers, which the Nokia does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 3500 classic
Samsung E2130
General
Release Date
2007
2009
Announced
2007
2009
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Guru2130
Display
Size
1.8"
1.77"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
CSTN, 65K colors
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
128 x 160 pixels (~116 ppi density)
PPI
128
128
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
8.5MB
7MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
820 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 820 mAh battery (BL-4C)
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
107 x 45 x 13.1 mm, 59 cc (4.21 x 1.77 x 0.52 in)
107 x 45 x 14.7 mm (4.21 x 1.77 x 0.58 in)
Weight
81 g
78 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Grey, Pink, Mandarine, Azure Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.49 W/kg (head) 0.59 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
2.0, A2DP
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A