Nokia 5
#4073
Samsung Galaxy A10
#3528Category Breakdown
Nokia 5
Samsung Galaxy A10
Performance
56.164.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.226.4
Build
77.682.2
Connectivity
52.853.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.440.3
Summary
- The Nokia 5 features a more premium build with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass front, while the Samsung Galaxy A10 has a plastic back and frame, making it slightly lighter.
- In terms of display, the A10 offers a larger 6.2-inch screen with a higher resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels compared to the 5.2-inch 720 x 1280 pixels of the Nokia 5.
- Performance-wise, the Galaxy A10 is powered by the Exynos 7884 chipset, which provides better processing capabilities than the Snapdragon 430 in the Nokia 5.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the A10 has a wider aperture at f/1.9, potentially improving low-light performance.
- The Galaxy A10 also has a larger 3400 mAh battery compared to the 3000 mAh in the Nokia 5, contributing to longer usage time.
- Finally, the A10 runs a more recent version of Android, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 5
Samsung Galaxy A10
General
Release Date
2017, July 17
2019, February 28
Announced
2017, February 26
2019, February 28
Description
For Global market
Versions: SM-A105F/DS, SM-A105FN/DS (Global); SM-A105G/DS (APAC); SM-A105M/DS (LATAM/Brazil)
Display
Size
5.2"
6.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Exynos 7884 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.35 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 505
Mali-G71 MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149.7 x 72.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.85 x 0.31 in)
155.6 x 75.6 x 7.9 mm (6.13 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
Weight
160 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black, Copper
Blue, Black, Red, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.19 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity