Nokia 5730 XpressMusic
#8485
Samsung I100 Gem
#7318Category Breakdown
Nokia 5730 XpressMusic
Samsung I100 Gem
Performance
28.243.7
Camera
12.739.6
Display
39.132.3
Battery
10.31.6
Build
14.715.6
Connectivity
23.720.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.019.5
Summary
- The Nokia 5730 XpressMusic features a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung I100 Gem has a larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, providing a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia is powered by a 369 MHz ARM 11 CPU, whereas the Samsung offers a more capable 800 MHz processor, along with slightly more RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Samsung supports video recording, which the Nokia does not.
- The Nokia's battery capacity is 1000 mAh, while the Samsung's battery capacity is unspecified.
- Build quality shows the Nokia is heavier at 135g compared to the lighter 109.2g of the Samsung, and the Nokia runs on Symbian, while the Samsung operates on Android 2.1, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 5730 XpressMusic
Samsung I100 Gem
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~146 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
369 MHz ARM 11
800MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
100MB 128MB RAM
124MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
QVGA videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery (BL-4U)
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
112 x 51 x 15.4 mm (4.41 x 2.01 x 0.61 in)
113.8 x 55.4 x 12.2 mm (4.48 x 2.18 x 0.48 in)
Weight
135 g
109.2 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Red, Monochrome, Blue, Pink
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.39 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
0.47 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian, S60 rel. 3.2
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity