Nokia Lumia 530 vs Samsung Galaxy S3: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Nokia Lumia 530 vs Samsung Galaxy S3. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Nokia Lumia 530Nokia Lumia 530Global · 512MB · 4GB
Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3Global · 1GB · 16GB
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Nokia Lumia 530
Nokia Lumia 530
Global · 512MB · 4GB
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Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy S3
Global · 1GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 5.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.2Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 4.6Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 4.8 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
4.8
13 reviews
7.3
270 reviews

Technical specifications of the Nokia Lumia 530 vs Samsung Galaxy S3

Specs Nokia Lumia 530 price compare Nokia Lumia 530
Global · 512MB · 4GB 		Samsung Galaxy S3 price compare Samsung Galaxy S3
Global · 1GB · 16GB
Inches 4" 4.8"
Resolution LowRes HD
Usable surface 59% useful 66% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 62.3 mm
119.7 mm
11.7 mm 		70.6 mm
136.6 mm
9.0 mm
Weight 129 g 133 g
Micro SnapD. 200
Quad-Core 		Exynos 4412
Quad-Core
RAM 512 MB RAM 1 GB RAM
Storage 4 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 11.447
v? 		19.102
v?
Battery 1430 mAh 2100 mAh
Main Camera 1
5 Mpx · ƒ/2.4

1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.6
IMX175
Selfie Camera SELF 0 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 1.9 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Windows Phone 8.1 Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Brand
Brand Nokia Samsung
Aliases RM-1017, RM-1019 Dual Galaxy S III, I9300

Release Date
Release date July 2014,
9 years ago 		May 2012,
12 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Nokia Lumia 530
Samsung Galaxy S3
Nokia Lumia 530
Samsung Galaxy S3
Size
62.3 mm • 119.7 mm • 11.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.6 mm • 136.6 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 129 g 133 g
Usable surface 59 % 66 %
Materials Plastic -
Resistance - -
Colors
White

Gray

Green

Orange

Screen
Diagonal 4" 4.8"
Type LCD IPS • Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution LowRes
480 x 854 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 245 Pixels per inch 306 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 2
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.0
7.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
5.1
7.9
Is it comfortable?
7.8
8.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
4.1
6.5
Number of reviews
13 reviews
270 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212 Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412
CPU 4x Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz 4x Cortex-A9 1.4 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 32 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 302 ARM Mali-400 MP4

RAM
RAM 512 MB 1 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
11.447
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 17% of devices
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19.102
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 4 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Geomagnetic

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
5.6
7.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
6.1
6.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
3.6
6.0
Number of reviews
13 reviews
270 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 5 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX175
Type Unknown CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.6
ISO 100 - 800 --
Pixel size -- 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.2"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • Digital zoom
  • 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 -- 1.9 Mpx
Sensor Unknown
Type --
Aperture ƒ/ --
Pixel size --
Pixel Binning --
Sensor size --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
6.6
8.1
Quality of nighttime photos
3.2
6.3
Quality of selfies
1.3
6.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
1.5
7.4
Number of reviews
13 reviews
270 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE -- --
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
  • Micro SIM

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol)
  • AVDTP (Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • BNEP (Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SDP (Service Discovery Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Host

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- 0.342 W/Kg on head
0.547 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- 0.628 W/Kg on head
1.584 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.5
8.2
Quality of the GPS
7.4
7.8
And the WiFi?
7.6
8.0
Number of reviews
13 reviews
270 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
1430 mAh
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2100 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 42%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 43%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 10%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
13 reviews
270 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
    Windows Phone 8.1 , 9 years ago
  • Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 11 years ago
Google Services (official) -- Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 58%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 33%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 46%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 50%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 33%
    Never
  • 25%
    Once a year
  • 25%
    Every six months
  • 17%
    Every two months or less
  • 47%
    Never
  • 25%
    Once a year
  • 25%
    Every six months
  • 3%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
13 reviews
270 reviews
Prices
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