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Nokia 5220 XpressMusic

Nokia 5220 XpressMusic

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Samsung S3500

Samsung S3500

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Category Breakdown

Nokia 5220 XpressMusic
Samsung S3500
Performance
20.724.2
Camera
8.710.0
Display
32.339.1
Battery
11.06.5
Build
16.115.1
Connectivity
7.34.5
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
15.012.7

Summary

  • The Nokia 5220 XpressMusic features a compact build with dimensions of 108 x 43.5 x 10.5 mm and weighs 78g, while the Samsung S3500 is slightly bulkier at 99.9 x 48 x 14.3 mm and weighs 95g.
  • Both devices have a TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, but the S3500 offers a larger 2.2-inch screen compared to the 2.0-inch display of the Nokia, although the Nokia has a higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Nokia has 30MB of storage and 30GB of RAM, whereas the Samsung has 40MB of storage and 40GB of RAM.
  • Both phones are equipped with a 2 MP rear camera, but the Samsung can record video at 320p@15fps, while the Nokia's video capability is limited to QCIF.
  • The Nokia has a larger 1020mAh battery compared to the S3500's 800mAh, which may contribute to longer usage time.
  • Software experiences differ as the Nokia includes stereo speakers and a headphone jack, while the Samsung lacks stereo speakers and a headphone jack.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Nokia 5220 XpressMusic
Samsung S3500

General

Release Date

2008
2009

Announced

2008
2009

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

2"
2.2"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 16M colors

Resolution

240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 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

30MB
40MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

2 MP
2 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

QCIF
320p@15fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1020 mAh
800 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1020 mAh battery (BL-5CT)
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

108 x 43.5 x 10.5 mm, 53 cc (4.25 x 1.71 x 0.41 in)
99.9 x 48 x 14.3 mm (3.93 x 1.89 x 0.56 in)

Weight

78 g
95 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Blue, Red, Green
Silver

Foldable

SAR

0.92 W/kg (head)     0.85 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

2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
No

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A