Category Breakdown
Nokia C300
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018)
Performance
68.356.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
67.519.1
Battery
28.126.1
Build
67.973.0
Connectivity
48.357.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.530.5
Summary
- The Nokia C300 features a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD display compared to the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) with its 5.5-inch TFT screen, both offering similar resolutions but the C300 has a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the C300 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset with 3GB of RAM, while the J7 utilizes an Exynos 7870 with 2GB of RAM, giving the C300 an edge in multitasking.
- The camera capabilities are also superior on the C300, which has a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, compared to the J7's 8 MP rear and 5 MP front cameras.
- Battery life is better on the C300 with a 4000 mAh capacity versus the J7's 3300 mAh, although both lack fast charging.
- The C300 runs on Android 12, providing a more recent software experience compared to the J7's Android 8.0, which can be upgraded to Android 9.0.
- Build quality is comparable, with both phones using plastic frames and backs, but the J7 has Gorilla Glass 5 on the front for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia C300
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018)
General
Release Date
2023, June 02
2018
Announced
2023, June 02
2018
Description
N/A
Versions: Galaxy J7 V SM-J737V (Verizon); Galaxy J7 Star SM-J737T (T-Mobile/Metro PCS), SM-J737A (AT&T); Galaxy J7 Refine 2018 SM-J737P (Sprint, Virgin Mobile, Boost Mobile), SM-J737U (USA unlocked)
Display
Size
6.52"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 610
Mali-T830 MP1
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), AF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)
8 MP, AF or 13 MP, f/1.7, AF (operator dependent)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, portrait, night
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP / 13 MP, f/1.7 (operator dependent)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✓
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
166.7 x 76.6 x 8.6 mm (6.56 x 3.02 x 0.34 in)
153.2 x 76.2 x 8.6 mm (6.03 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
Weight
190 g
181 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Blue
Black, Blue, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP
4.1/4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

