Nokia 8800
#10441
Samsung A257 Magnet
#10731Category Breakdown
Nokia 8800
Samsung A257 Magnet
Performance
26.926.9
Camera
8.70.0
Display
31.620.5
Battery
3.86.5
Build
16.917.1
Connectivity
3.16.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.29.3
Summary
- The Nokia 8800 features a compact build with a weight of 134g and dimensions of 107 x 45 x 15 mm, while the Samsung A257 Magnet is lighter at 87.6g and slightly larger at 109 x 59 x 12 mm.
- The 8800 has a 1.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 208 x 208 pixels, offering a pixel density of 173 ppi, whereas the A257 has a larger 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 220 x 176 pixels and a density of 128 ppi.
- Both devices have similar performance specs with 64MB of storage and RAM, but neither excels in camera capabilities, as both have low-resolution rear cameras.
- The A257 has a larger battery capacity of 800mAh compared to the 8800's 600mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- In terms of software experience, both phones lack advanced features, with no support for modern connectivity options like WiFi or 5G.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 8800
Samsung A257 Magnet
General
Release Date
2005
2009
Announced
2005
2009
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
1.7"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
208 x 208 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~173 ppi density)
220 x 176 pixels (~128 ppi density)
PPI
208
220
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB
64MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
SVGA
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
QCIF
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
600 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 600 mAh battery (BL-5X)
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
107 x 45 x 15 mm, 67 cc (4.21 x 1.77 x 0.59 in)
109 x 59 x 12 mm (4.29 x 2.32 x 0.47 in)
Weight
134 g
87.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Black Edition (for the Russian market)
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.34 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
0.61 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
1.2, A2DP
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
No
2.0
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