Nokia 3720 classic
#9266
Samsung S3500
#9296Category Breakdown
Nokia 3720 classic
Samsung S3500
Performance
20.324.2
Camera
9.610.0
Display
39.139.1
Battery
11.26.5
Build
17.215.1
Connectivity
5.44.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.812.7
Summary
- The Nokia 3720 classic and Samsung S3500 both feature a 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and a pixel density of 240 ppi, offering similar visual performance.
- In terms of build quality, the Nokia is slightly bulkier at 115 x 47 x 15.3 mm and weighs 94g, while the Samsung is more compact at 99.9 x 48 x 14.3 mm and weighs 95g.
- Performance-wise, the Nokia has 20MB of RAM and storage compared to the Samsung's 40MB, giving the latter an edge in multitasking.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera without OIS, but the Samsung supports video recording at 320p@15fps, while the Nokia records at QCIF@15fps.
- The Nokia's battery capacity is higher at 1050 mAh compared to the Samsung's 800 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- Both devices lack advanced software features and connectivity options, with no support for WiFi or modern operating systems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 3720 classic
Samsung S3500
General
Release Date
2009
2009
Announced
2009
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
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
20MB
40MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
QCIF@15fps
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1050 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1050 mAh battery (BL-5CT)
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
115 x 47 x 15.3 mm, 69 cc (4.53 x 1.85 x 0.60 in)
99.9 x 48 x 14.3 mm (3.93 x 1.89 x 0.56 in)
Weight
94 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Yellow
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.40 W/kg (head) 0.41 W/kg (body)
0.78 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A