Nokia Lumia 620 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016): Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Nokia Lumia 620 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Nokia Lumia 620Nokia Lumia 620Global · 512MB · 8GB
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)Global · 1.5GB · 16GB · A310F
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Basics
Nokia Lumia 620
Nokia Lumia 620
Global · 512MB · 8GB
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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Global · 1.5GB · 16GB · A310F
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 6.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 4.7Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 5.3 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
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4 reviews
7.7
24 reviews

Technical specifications of the Nokia Lumia 620 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)

Specs Nokia Lumia 620 prices Nokia Lumia 620
Global · 512MB · 8GB 		Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) price compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Global · 1.5GB · 16GB · A310F
Inches 3.8" 4.7"
Resolution LowRes HD
Usable surface 58% useful 69% useful
Aspect Ratio 5:3 16:9
Dimensions 61.1 mm
115.4 mm
11.0 mm 		65.2 mm
134.5 mm
7.3 mm
Weight 127 g 132 g
Micro SnapD. S4
Dual-Core 		Exynos 7578
Quad-Core
RAM 512 MB RAM 1.5 GB RAM
Storage 8 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 7.172
v? 		34.000
v?
Battery 1300 mAh 2300 mAh
Main Camera 1
5 Mpx · ƒ/2.4

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

Selfie Camera SELF 0.3 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Windows Phone 8.0 Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Nokia Samsung
Aliases -- SM-A310F, A310F

Release Date
Release date December 2012,
11 years ago 		December 2015,
8 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Nokia Lumia 620
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Nokia Lumia 620
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Size
61.1 mm • 115.4 mm • 11.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
65.2 mm • 134.5 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 127 g 132 g
Usable surface 58 % 69 %
Materials - Aluminium alloy
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Yellow

Pink

Green

Orange

Cyan
Black

Screen
Diagonal 3.8" 4.7"
Type LCD IPS • TFT Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 5:3 16:9
Resolution LowRes
480 x 800 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 246 Pixels per inch 312 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Nokia ClearBlack display
  • Without Notch
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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6.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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9.0
Is it comfortable?
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8.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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8.5
Number of reviews
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24 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7578
CPU 2x Krait 1.0 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz
Type Dual-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 45 nm 14 nm
64 Bits No Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 305 ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600 MHz

RAM
RAM 512 MB 1.5 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
7.172
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 26% of devices
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34.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 8 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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7.9
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
--
8.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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5.7
Number of reviews
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24 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 5 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type Unknown CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.39 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Geotagging
  • White balance settings
  • Scene mode
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 0.3 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
--
8.4
Quality of nighttime photos
--
6.8
Quality of selfies
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7.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
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8.4
Number of reviews
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24 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE --
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • S-GPS
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cell ID
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.621 W/Kg on head
0.524 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.860 W/Kg on head
1.400 W/Kg on body 		1.310 W/Kg on head
1.270 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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8.8
Quality of the GPS
--
8.5
And the WiFi?
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8.5
Number of reviews
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24 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
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2300 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 22%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 30%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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24 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Microsoft Windows Phone 8 Amber
    Windows Phone 8.0 , 11 years ago
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) -- Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 70%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 30%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 0%
    Never
  • 29%
    Once a year
  • 57%
    Every six months
  • 14%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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24 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 92 --