Category Breakdown
Nokia C30
Samsung Galaxy A04 Core
Performance
60.962.6
Camera
61.254.5
Display
65.460.0
Battery
93.683.4
Build
70.418.4
Overall
70.355.8
Summary
- The Nokia C30 features a larger 6.82-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 6.5-inch PLS LCD on the Samsung Galaxy A04 Core, though both have a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the C30 is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset, while the A04 Core utilizes the more efficient Exynos 850, which may offer better performance.
- The C30's rear camera setup includes a 13 MP main sensor, whereas the A04 Core has an 8 MP rear camera, both capable of recording 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is higher in the C30 at 6000 mAh compared to the A04 Core's 5000 mAh, but the latter supports faster charging with USB Type-C.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the C30 on Android 11 (Go edition) and the A04 Core on Android 12, potentially offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia C30
Samsung Galaxy A04 Core
General
Release Date
2021, July 27
N/A
Announced
2021, July 27
N/A
Description
N/A
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
6.82"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~257 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Exynos 850 (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
IMG8322
Mali-G52
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, (wide)2 MP, (depth)
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Unspecified
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 6000 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
177.7 x 79.1 x 9.9 mm (7.00 x 3.11 x 0.39 in)
N/A
Weight
237 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
Plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Green, White, Dark Grey
Black, Green, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
5.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 12
OS Version
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

