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Microsoft Lumia 430 vs Nokia Lumia 630 (RM-976)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 430 vs Nokia Lumia 630 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 630 X Microsoft Lumia 430 11Points
4"
TFT

480x800

2
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points Nokia Lumia 630 (RM-976) Compare Microsoft Lumia 430 X
4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1830
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 630 (RM-976)

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} 11 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 430 vs Lumia 630 (RM-976)} 13 Advantages Nokia Lumia 630 (RM-976)
+1GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+8GB (4.5GB available)13%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+128 grams (4.48 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs134 grams (4.69 ounces)
+233 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs218 PPI
+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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)
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)vs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)15%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
4"vs+4.5"13%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
1/5" inchesvs+1/4" inches25%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
WVGA (848x480)vs+HD (1280x720)126%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1500 mAhvs+1830 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

18 Common items in both devices
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Windows Phone 8.1
3G+ HSPA+
Capacitive
Multitouch
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia Lumia 630 (RM-976)
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ModelLumia 430Lumia 630 (RM-976)
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 430 Dual-simNokia Lumia 630 RM-976, RM-977, Nokia Moneypenny
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandMicrosoftNokia
Release date4/1/20155/1/2014
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)63.2 x 120.5 millimeters (2.49 x 4.74 in)66.7 x 129.5 millimeters (2.63 x 5.1 in)
Weight128 grams (4.48 ounces)134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia Lumia 630 (RM-976)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI218 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia Lumia 630 (RM-976)
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceDenim UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia Lumia 630 (RM-976)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia Lumia 630 (RM-976)
RAM memory1GB512MB
Internal storage8GB (4.5GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia Lumia 630 (RM-976)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 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 900/2100UMTS RM-976: 900/2100 - RM-977: 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, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+Not supported

📷 Camera

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia Lumia 630 (RM-976)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (848x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/5" inches1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia Lumia 630 (RM-976)
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 Lumia 630 (RM-976)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia Lumia 630 (RM-976)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia Lumia 630 (RM-976)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia Lumia 630 (RM-976)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5H
Battery capacity1500 mAh1830 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.4 hours13 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia Lumia 630 (RM-976)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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, Black with orange
Internet Explorer 11
• OneDrive 30GB
• Colors: Yellow, White, Black, Green
• 4GB microSD included
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Dolby headphone sound enhancement
• Internet Explorer 11
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, WhatsApp
• WiFi hotspot up to 8 devices

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 430Nokia Lumia 630 (RM-976)
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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