Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) vs Nokia 9500
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A25 vs Nokia 9500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
50
MP
MP
13mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.5"
TFT
TFT
640x200
0.3
MP
MP
64MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1300
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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3 Common items in both devices |
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body |
Only digital zoom |
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go / USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
+ specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 9500 | |
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Model | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 9500 |
Other model names | Galaxy A25 5G SM-A256E/Dual-SIM NFC | Nokia Communicator 9500 |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Nokia |
Release date | 12/16/2023, Announced: 12/11/2023 | 2/1/2005 |
Depth | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.5 x 161 millimeters (3.01 x 6.34 in) | 56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in) |
Weight | 197 grams (6.9 ounces) | 222 grams (7.77 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 9500 | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 4.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 640x200 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Not supported |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 396 PPI | 149 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 65 thousand |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | 1000nits[peak] | Extra display: LCD 128x128 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 9500 | |
System version | Android 14 | Symbian 7.0 S80 2nd Edition |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | Series 80 UI |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 9500 | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm) | 32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1510 |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz) | feature not registered |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 443302 (v9), 480800 (v10) Geekbench: 2023 (v5), 2098 (v6) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 9500 | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 64MB SDRAM |
Internal storage | 128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.2 | 128MB (76MB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 2GB MMC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 9500 | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 3000/1024 Mbps | 0.177 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | feature not registered |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat () TD-LTE () VoLTE | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 () | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat () TD-LTE () VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 9500 | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 | 0.3 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 640x480 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | QCIF (176x144) |
Flash | LED flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 27mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.76" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.64µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Not supported |
Touch focus | Supported | Not supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | Not supported |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Not supported |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | Not supported |
Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30fps 720p@480fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 9500 | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | Not supported |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Not supported |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3.06" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 9500 | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | 3GP, MPEG4 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, AAC, MIDI |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 9500 | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | proprietary audio output |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.3 + A2DP/LE | 1.1 |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | Not supported |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 9500 | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor | Not supported |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 9500 | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-5L |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 1300 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 38 hours (1.6 days) | 6 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 500 hours (20.8 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 9500 | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS, MMS, E-mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Not supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Retractable QWERTY keyboard |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Brave Black, Optimistic Blue, Fantasy Blue, Personality Yellow | • Colors: Tin Grey • Java games • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 9500 | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.52W/kg (head) |