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Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920) vs BlackBerry 8700r

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 503 vs BlackBerry 8700 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry 8700 X Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920) 20Points
3"
TFT

240x320

5
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.6"
TFT

320x240

N/A
16MB
RAM

Single-core

1100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)

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Asha 503 (RM-920)} 20 Advantages Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920) vs 8700r} 3 Advantages BlackBerry 8700r
+128MB7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs16MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)22%
Lighter
vs134 grams (4.69 ounces)
+12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)54%
Thinner
vs19.5 millimeters (0.77 inches)
+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+3"15%
Larger screen
vs2.6"
+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+QVGA (320x240)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1200 mAh9%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1100 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vs2.5mm jack
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
+HTML, XHTMLAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
5MBvs+64MB12 times
More internal storage for applications and files
133 PPIvs+154 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1000 apps (Nokia Store)vs+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)69 times
More apps available to download and use

3 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
240x320 pixels
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)BlackBerry 8700r
ModelAsha 503 (RM-920)BlackBerry 8700r
Other model namesNokia Asha 503 RM-920, Nokia Asha 503 RM-947, RM-959Rogers Wireless BlackBerry 8700r for Canada, RIM Electron
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaBlackBerry
Release date11/1/201311/1/2005
Depth12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)19.5 millimeters (0.77 inches)
Size (width x height)60.6 x 102.6 millimeters (2.39 x 4.04 in)69.5 x 110 millimeters (2.74 x 4.33 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)BlackBerry 8700r
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~44.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~27.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)133 PPI154 PPI
Colors260 thousand65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)BlackBerry 8700r
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1BlackBerry OS 4.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)BlackBerry 8700r
Chipset32bit32bit: Intel XScale PXA272
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)BlackBerry 8700r
RAM memory128MB16MB SDRAM
Internal storage5MB64MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)BlackBerry 8700r
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)BlackBerry 8700r
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supportedfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)BlackBerry 8700r
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)BlackBerry 8700r
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACfeature not registered

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)BlackBerry 8700r
USBMicroUSB 2.0Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jack2.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.0
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSNot supportedNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)BlackBerry 8700r
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)BlackBerry 8700r
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours4 hours
Standby840 hours (35 days)450 hours (18.8 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)BlackBerry 8700r
Call controlVoice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLWAP
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Blue, Yellow, White, Red, Green
• 4GB microSD included
• Nokia Life
• Support WhatsApp and eBuddy IM
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)BlackBerry 8700r
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.43W/kg (head), 0.64W/kg (body)feature not registered
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