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HTC Desire 700 vs Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)

Side by side comparison between HTC Desire 700 vs Nokia Lumia 530 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5"
SLCD2

540x960

8
MP

2.1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
04Points Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) Compare HTC Desire 700 X
4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire 700

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!

Desire 700} 22 Advantages HTC Desire 700 vs Lumia 530 (RM-1017)} 4 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+8GB (4.59GB available)83%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2.5GB available)
+10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)14%
Thinner
vs11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+TFT Super LCD 2Advantage
TFT Super LCD 2 display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+540x960 pixels26%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+5"25%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+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
+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFWVGA (854x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2100 mAh47%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1430 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
149 grams (5.22 ounces)vs+129 grams (4.52 ounces)16%
Lighter
220 PPIvs+245 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

18 Common items in both devices
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
16 million
Only digital zoom
3G+ HSPA+
21 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC Desire 700Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
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ModelDesire 700Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Other model namesHTC Desire 700 Dual-simNokia Lumia 530 Single-SIM RM-1017, Nokia Rock
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)CanadaUSAMexico
(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico
BrandHTCNokia
Release date1/1/20148/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/2014
Depth10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 145.5 millimeters (2.83 x 5.73 in)62.3 x 119.7 millimeters (2.45 x 4.71 in)
Weight149 grams (5.22 ounces)129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Desire 700Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Display typeTFT Super LCD 2TFT LCD
Screen size5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

HTC Desire 700Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredDenim UI

⚙️ Processor

HTC Desire 700Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Chipset32bit: Spreadtrum Shark SC7735S32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP4Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Desire 700Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (4.59GB available)4GB (2.5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Desire 700Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Active - Call active on both sim cards
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Desire 700Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Desire 700Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not 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

HTC Desire 700Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Desire 700Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Desire 700Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Desire 700Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity2100 mAh1430 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy11 hours10 hours
Standby582 hours (24.3 days)528 hours (22 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Desire 700Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• HTC BlinkFeed
• HTC Sense 5 UI
• HTC Beats Audio
• Java framework
• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Dark grey
• Internet Explorer 11
• OneDrive 15GB
• Skype, Viber, WhatsApp

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Desire 700Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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