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Apple iPhone 2G (8GB) vs Nokia Lumia 720

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 2G vs Nokia Lumia 720 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 720 X Apple iPhone 2G (8GB) 03Points
Apple iPhone 2G (8GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

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30Points Nokia Lumia 720 Compare Apple iPhone 2G X
Nokia Lumia 720
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
IPS

480x800

6.1
MP

1.2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 720

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!

iPhone 2G (8GB)} 3 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (8GB) vs Lumia 720} 30 Advantages Nokia Lumia 720
+8GB (7GB available)25%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs8GB (5.59GB available)
+2300000 apps (App Store)2 times
More apps available to download and use		vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable		vsNot supported
412MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+128 grams (4.48 ounces)5%
Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)29%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+217 PPI32%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+4.3"23%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 6.1MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2G EDGEvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps54 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+2000 mAh43%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
11 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Hands-free calling
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPhone 2G (8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
 
ModeliPhone 2G (8GB)Lumia 720
Other model namesApple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)Nokia Lumia 720 RM-885
Country or region available(Europe)CanadaUSA
(Europe), Canada, USA		feature not registered
BrandAppleNokia
Release date6/1/20073/1/2013
Depth11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)67.5 x 127.9 millimeters (2.66 x 5.04 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone 2G (8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52% (screen-to-body ratio)~61% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresOleophobic coating screenfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 2G (8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
System versioniOS 1.0Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateiOS 3.0Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 2G (8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5L890032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR MBX LiteQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 2G (8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
RAM memory128MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (7GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		8GB (5.59GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 2G (8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.384 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
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 networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPhone 2G (8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels6.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2848x2144 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 2G (8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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

iPhone 2G (8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 2G (8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 2G (8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 2G (8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BP-4GW
Battery capacity1400 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours13.4 hours
Standby250 hours (10.4 days)520 hours (21.7 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone 2G (8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black• Colors: White, Red, Yellow, Cyan on black
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Wireless charging
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 2G (8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)1.24W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)0.76W/kg (head)
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