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Microsoft Lumia 430 vs Nokia 9500

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 430 vs Nokia 9500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 9500 X Microsoft Lumia 430 26Points
4"
TFT

480x800

2
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 430

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!

Lumia 430} 26 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 430 vs 9500} 1 Advantage Nokia 9500
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)9 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs150MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB SDRAM
+8GB (4.5GB available)60 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128MB (76MB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC63 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 2GB MMC
+128 grams (4.48 ounces)73%
Lighter
vs222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)123%
Thinner
vs23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+480x800 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs640x200 pixels
+233 PPI56%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs149 PPI
+(back) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 0.3MP
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+WVGA (848x480)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (176x144)
+700000 apps (Marketplace)13 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps236 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1300 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)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b [wifi2]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs1.1
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
4"vs+4.5"13%
Larger screen

6 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 proprietary connector
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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia 9500
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ModelLumia 430Nokia 9500
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 430 Dual-simNokia Communicator 9500
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMicrosoftNokia
Release date4/1/20152/1/2005
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
Size (width x height)63.2 x 120.5 millimeters (2.49 x 4.74 in)56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)
Weight128 grams (4.48 ounces)222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia 9500
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels640x200 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI149 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedExtra display: LCD 128x128

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia 9500
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Symbian 7.0 S80 2nd Edition
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceDenim UISeries 80 UI

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia 9500
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1510
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia 9500
RAM memory1GB64MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (4.5GB available)128MB (76MB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 2GB MMC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia 9500
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps0.177 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+Not supported

📷 Camera

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia 9500
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (848x480) 30 fpsQCIF (176x144)
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia 9500
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)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

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia 9500
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV3GP, MPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, AAC, MIDI

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia 9500
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP1.1
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia 9500
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia 9500
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5L
Battery capacity1500 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy8.4 hours6 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia 9500
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Black with orange
Internet Explorer 11
• OneDrive 30GB
• Colors: Tin Grey
• Java games
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia 9500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.52W/kg (head)
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