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Apple iPhone 5 (64GB) vs Nokia XL

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 5 vs Nokia XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia XL X Apple iPhone 5 (64GB) 23Points
4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1440
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 5 (64GB)

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iPhone 5 (64GB)} 23 Advantages Apple iPhone 5 (64GB) vs XL} 8 Advantages Nokia XL
+1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)36%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+1GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB LPDDR2
+64GB (60GB available)29 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.41
+112 grams (3.92 ounces)70%
Lighter
vs190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)43%
Thinner
vs10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+640x1136 pixels89%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+326 PPI74%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs187 PPI
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+1/3.2" inches25%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/4" inches
+f/2.4 (aperture)17%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFWVGA (854x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
4"vs+5"25%
Larger screen
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 2MP56%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
1440 mAhvs+2000 mAh39%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

20 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

iPhone 5 (64GB)Nokia XL
 
ModeliPhone 5 (64GB)Nokia XL
Other model namesiPhone 5 A1428 (GSM), A1429 (CDMA)Nokia XL Dual-Sim RM-1030, Nokia XL RM-1042, Nokia Normandy
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleNokia
Release date9/21/2012, Announced: 9/12/20125/1/2014, Announced: 2/24/2014
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)77.7 x 141.4 millimeters (3.06 x 5.57 in)
Weight112 grams (3.92 ounces)190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone 5 (64GB)Nokia XL
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x1136 pixels (16:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI187 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 5 (64GB)Nokia XL
System versioniOS 6.0Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateiOS 10feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredNokia X 1.0 UI

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 5 (64GB)Nokia XL
Chipset32bit: Apple A6 (32nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)Basemark X: 2229feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 5 (64GB)Nokia XL
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (60GB available)
eMMC 4.5
4GB (2GB available)
eMMC 4.41
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 5 (64GB)Nokia XL
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900 (A1428), CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1429)GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkA1428 model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1429 model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3
A1428 model:
LTE (4, 17)
A1429 CDMA model:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 17)
A1429 GSM model:
LTE (1, 3, 5)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

iPhone 5 (64GB)Nokia XL
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length33mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 5 (64GB)Nokia XL
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length35mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone 5 (64GB)Nokia XL
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.264, Motion JPG, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, AAC, eAAC, WAV, M4AMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 5 (64GB)Nokia XL
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 5 (64GB)Nokia XL
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 5 (64GB)Nokia XL
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BN-02
Battery capacity1440 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy8 hours13 hours
Standby225 hours (9.4 days)720 hours (30 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone 5 (64GB)Nokia XL
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customized with tutorialPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black
• Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
• HD voice
• Video stabilization
• Dock connector port
• Panorama photo
• Siri Voice Control
• FaceTime
• HAC (M3/T4)
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, White, Bright green, Bright red, Cyan, Yellow
• 4GB microSD included
Nokia ClearBlack
• Nokia Here Maps
• Skype
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 5 (64GB)Nokia XL
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)0.89W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.95W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)0.67W/kg (head)
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