Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100) vs Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) vs Nokia 5.3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/24/2020 10:43 PM, updated: 11/4/2021 5:48 AM

Compare Nokia 5.3 X Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	vs	16 Advantages Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)16% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x1920 pixels80% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+401 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	268 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)67% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
5.5"	vs	+6.55"19% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(quad camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP70% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3300 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

+14 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
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Model	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	5.3 (64GB/4GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A7 Duos 2016 4G, Galaxy A7 6	Nokia 5.3 TA-1223, TA-1227, TA-1229, TA-1234 (4GB RAM)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	12/16/2015	4/2/2020, Announced: 3/19/2020
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.1 x 151.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.96 in)	76.6 x 164.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.47 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	450nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405	Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 Global version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38) India version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 America: 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India: 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(quad camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide 13mm 2MP macro 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back • ANT+	• Colors: Charcoal black, Cyan, Sand • Android One • 2.5D glass screen
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.318W/kg (head), 1.144W/kg (body)	1.03W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.717W/kg (head), 0.621W/kg (body)	0.7W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)