Apple iPhone 2G (8GB) vs Nokia Lumia 505

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 2G vs Nokia Lumia 505 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/16/2012 3:12 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 5:07 AM

Compare Nokia Lumia 505 X Apple iPhone 2G (8GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Nokia Lumia 505 Compare Apple iPhone 2G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 505

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!

5 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (8GB)	vs	20 Advantages Nokia Lumia 505
+8GB (7GB available)75% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+2300000 apps (App Store)2 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+1400 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1300 mAh
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
412MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+800MHz 32bit Single-core94% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+256MB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)3% Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)3% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+252 PPI53% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+3.7"6% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 8MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+VGA (640x480)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2G EDGE	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps18 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

10 Common items in both devices

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

+3 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Nokia Lumia 505
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Model	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Lumia 505
Other model names	Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)	Nokia Lumia 505 RM-923
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Apple	Nokia
Release date	6/1/2007	1/1/2013
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)	61.2 x 118.1 millimeters (2.41 x 4.65 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Nokia Lumia 505
Display type	TFT LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)	~53.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	252 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Oleophobic coating screen	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Nokia Lumia 505
System version	iOS 1.0	Windows Phone 7.8
Firmware update	iOS 3.0	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Nokia Lumia 505
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5L8900	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227A
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR MBX Lite	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Nokia Lumia 505
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	256MB
Internal storage	8GB (7GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	4GB
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Nokia Lumia 505
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.384 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Nokia Lumia 505
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Nokia Lumia 505
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Nokia Lumia 505
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Nokia Lumia 505
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Nokia Lumia 505
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Nokia Lumia 505
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-3L
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	7.1 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	600 hours (25 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Nokia Lumia 505
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Pink • Nokia ClearBlack display • Curved glass screen 2.5D • 7GB free SkyDrive storage • Touch Focus
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Nokia Lumia 505
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)	feature not registered