Nokia 5310 XpressMusic
#9723
Samsung S3500
#9296Category Breakdown
Nokia 5310 XpressMusic
Samsung S3500
Performance
20.724.2
Camera
8.710.0
Display
39.139.1
Battery
7.76.5
Build
14.315.1
Connectivity
7.54.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.612.7
Summary
- The Nokia 5310 XpressMusic features a compact build with dimensions of 103.8 x 44.7 x 9.9 mm and a weight of 71g, 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 Nokia's 2.1-inch screen offers a marginally higher pixel density compared to the S3500's 2.2-inch display.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia has 30MB of storage and 30MB of RAM, whereas the Samsung provides 40MB of storage and 40MB of RAM.
- Both phones are equipped with a 2 MP rear camera, but the Samsung can record video at 320p@15fps, while the Nokia has a lower video capability.
- The Nokia's battery capacity is 860mAh, slightly higher than the Samsung's 800mAh, which may provide a marginally better battery life.
- Lastly, the Nokia supports a headphone jack, while the Samsung does not, impacting the software experience for audio connectivity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 5310 XpressMusic
Samsung S3500
General
Release Date
2007
2009
Announced
2007
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.1"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~190 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
860 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 860 mAh battery (BL-4CT)
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
103.8 x 44.7 x 9.9 mm, 44.8 cc (4.09 x 1.76 x 0.39 in)
99.9 x 48 x 14.3 mm (3.93 x 1.89 x 0.56 in)
Weight
71 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Red, Blue, Pink, Black
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.25 W/kg (head) 1.04 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 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A