The Nokia firm gave up the throne of the first mobile manufacturer almost a decade ago, and after staying away from the market, it was four years ago that the firm returned to Android with some success. Today we are facing one of their affordable mobiles, the Nokia 3.2 , with one of the most affordable of Koreans, the Samsung Galaxy A20 .
We face two phones that are in the lower middle part of the ranges of their respective manufacturers, so certain characteristics must be taken into account when choosing one or the other terminal.
| – | Nokia 3.2 | Samsung Galaxy A20 |
|---|---|---|
| screen | 6.26 “HD + with 19: 9 ratio | 6.4 inch HD + |
| Size and weight | 159.4 x 76.2 x 8.6 mm / 181 grams | 158.4 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm / 169 grams |
| Processor | Snapdragon 429 | Exynos 7884 |
| RAM | 2 GB33 | 3GB |
| Storage | 16 GB + MicroSD | 32 GB expandable via Micro SD |
| Camera | Rear: 13 MP Front: 5 MP |
Dual rear with 13 MP + 5 MP wide angle Front 8 MP |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, 4G / LTE, Dual SIM, Bluetooth 4.2, WiFi 802.11 ac, headphone jack, fingerprint reader | 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C, rear fingerprint reader |
| UI | Android One with Android 9 | Android 9 with One UI |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh with 10W fast charge | 4,000 mAh with 15 W fast charge |
| Price | From 156 euros | From 189 euros |
Screen and dimensions
We start with the characteristics of both terminals as usual for their screen. This offers us a size of 6.26 inches on the Nokia 3.2 with HD + resolution. In the case of the Samsung it is 6.4 inches, with an HD + resolution , and in both cases they have a notch in the form of a drop of water.
Regarding the dimensions, the Nordic has dimensions of 159.4 x 76.2 x 8.6 mm and weighs 181 grams, while the Korean measures 158.4 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm and weighs 169 grams. Therefore in this aspect the Samsung has a larger screen and is also lighter.
Performance
In this section important differences begin to be appreciated, since their processors are different. The Nokia has a Snapdragon 429 , which is from a more basic mid-range, while the Samsung has a home-made one, the Exynos 7884 . The latter to give us an idea is on par with performance, and even surpasses the Snapdragon 665 in some aspects, so in this case the Samsung terminal is much more powerful. There are also differences in RAM and storage, with a configuration of 2GB + 16GB for the Nokia and 3GB + 32GB for the Samsung, in both cases expandable with microSD cards.
Camera
A section in which there are also important differences, since in the case of the Nordic mobile, its camera is simple, with a single 13-megapixel sensor and it has a 5-megapixel selfie camera .
In the case of the Samsung, we have a dual camera with two sensors of 13 and 5 megapixels , the latter ultra-wide angle, while in front of the selfie camera is 8 megapixels. Therefore, this difference sensor and the higher resolution of the Samsung selfie camera are a guarantee of higher quality in your photos.
Battery, software and connectivity
In this section, that of the battery, there is some equality, because both phones have one of 4000mAh , enough capacity therefore, although in Samsung the fast charge is somewhat faster and more powerful. There are other aspects that differentiate them, such as the microUSB for the Nokia and the type C for the Samsung, in addition the latter has NFC and bluetooth 5.0, while the Nokia does not have this connectivity and bluetooth 4.2.
They both have a rear fingerprint reader, and as for software, the Nokia has Android One based on Android 9, it will probably receive the new version 10 during this month. And the Samsung Galaxy A20 has One UI based on Android 9, it will be updated to version 10 during the month of May.
Price and conclusion
The truth that seeing the characteristics, the only aspect in favor of the Nokia would be its price, which slightly exceeds 150 euros, and perhaps also its experience of pure Android One. In the other sections the game clearly wins the Samsung, although yes, it is somewhat more expensive. Since we are talking about a price of 189 euros, more than 30 euros above the Nokia . Logically if you are looking to spend the least, the latter is a good choice, although if you think that 30 euros more are acceptable, without a doubt the best mobile of both is the Samsung Galaxy A20.