Category Breakdown
Nokia 5300
Nokia 7100 Supernova
Performance
12.310.7
Camera
8.72.2
Display
32.321.2
Battery
7.77.7
Build
15.917.2
Connectivity
3.41.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
9.27.4
Summary
- The Nokia 5300 features a slightly larger 2.1-inch TFT display with 256K colors, compared to the 2.0-inch display of the Nokia 7100 Supernova, which has 65K colors, resulting in a more vibrant visual experience on the 5300.
- In terms of performance, the 5300 has 5GB of RAM versus the 7100's 4GB, potentially offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the 7100's video recording is limited to lower quality at 128x96@7fps, while the 5300 supports QCIF.
- Battery capacity is identical at 860 mAh for both models, providing similar longevity.
- The 5300 is slightly heavier at 106g and bulkier in dimensions compared to the 7100, which is more compact and lighter at 103.5g.
- Both devices run on basic software with no advanced features, and neither supports modern connectivity options like WiFi or NFC.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 5300
Nokia 7100 Supernova
General
Release Date
2006
2009
Announced
2006
2008
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.1"
2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~190 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 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
5MB
4MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
QCIF
128x96@7fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
860 mAh
860 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 860 mAh battery (BL-5B)
Removable Li-Ion 860 mAh battery (BL-4S)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
92.4 x 48.2 x 20.7 mm, 85 cc (3.64 x 1.90 x 0.81 in)
98 x 48.4 x 15 mm, 73.9 cc (3.86 x 1.91 x 0.59 in)
Weight
106 g
103.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Red, Black
Jelly red, Fresh blue, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.90 W/kg (head) 0.51 W/kg (body)
0.81 W/kg (head) 0.42 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
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
No
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

