Blu Amour (D290a) vs Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)

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Side by side comparison between Blu Amour vs Nokia 5530 XpressMusic phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/4/2016 1:02 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:41 PM

Compare Nokia 5530 XpressMusic X Blu Amour (D290a) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504) Compare Blu Amour X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.9"
TFT

360x640

3.1
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Amour (D290a)

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!

25 Advantages Blu Amour (D290a)	vs	2 Advantages Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core176% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	434MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+4GB (2.49GB available)35 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB (70MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)12% Thinner	vs	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+480x800 pixels67% Higher resolution screen	vs	360x640 pixels
+4"38% Larger screen	vs	2.9"
+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+VGA (640x480)7 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (220x176)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps18 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.	vs	Resistive
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1600 mAh60% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1000 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
136 grams (4.76 ounces)	vs	+107 grams (3.75 ounces)27% Lighter
233 PPI	vs	+253 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)

14 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

+7 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
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Amour (D290a)	5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Other model names	BLU Amour Dual-Sim D290, BLU Amour Swarovski	Nokia 5530 RM-504
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Blu	Nokia
Release date	5/1/2013	8/6/2009
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.5 x 128.5 millimeters (2.58 x 5.06 in)	49 x 104 millimeters (1.93 x 4.09 in)
Weight	136 grams (4.76 ounces)	107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	2.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~45.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	360x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	253 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6577	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX531 Ultra	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
RAM memory	512MB	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	256MB (70MB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	0.384 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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	UMTS 850/1900	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	QCIF (220x176) 15 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	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
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, 3GP, WMV, RV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4U
Battery capacity	1600 mAh	1000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	5 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	WAP, HTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White • Made with Swarovski Zirconia • Screen protector included • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Red on black, Blue on white, Grey on black, Pink on white, Yellow on white • 4GB microSD included • Sim Application Toolkit Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered