Category Breakdown
Nokia 6303 classic
Samsung C3530
Performance
20.124.6
Camera
11.39.6
Display
39.132.3
Battery
11.29.4
Build
15.50.2
Connectivity
7.58.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.011.5
Summary
- The Nokia 6303 classic and Samsung C3530 both feature a 2.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution and pixel density, but the Samsung supports 256K colors compared to the Nokia's 16M colors.
- In terms of performance, the C3530 has significantly more RAM and storage than the 6303.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Nokia records video at 480p while the Samsung is limited to QCIF.
- The Nokia's battery capacity is slightly higher at 1050 mAh compared to the Samsung's 960 mAh.
- In terms of build quality, the Nokia is slightly heavier and thicker, while both phones lack advanced water resistance features.
- Both run basic software experiences with no notable enhancements.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 6303 classic
Samsung C3530
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2008
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 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
17MB
50MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@15fps
QCIF@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1050 mAh
960 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1050 mAh battery (BL-5CT)
Removable Li-Ion 960 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
108.8 x 46.2 x 11.7 mm, 57 cc (4.28 x 1.82 x 0.46 in)
112.2 x 46.7 x 11.9 mm (4.42 x 1.84 x 0.47 in)
Weight
96 g
91.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Steel, Matt Black
Silver, Black; La Fleur edition
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.03 W/kg (head) 0.40 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, 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
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

