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Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031) vs Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 532 vs Nokia Lumia 635 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 635 X Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031) 04Points
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1560
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975) Compare Microsoft Lumia 532 X
4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP
1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1830
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)

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Lumia 532 (RM-1031)} 4 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031) vs Lumia 635 (RM-975)} 13 Advantages Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
+233 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs218 PPI
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
8GB (4.5GB available)vs+8GB78%
More internal storage for applications and files
136 grams (4.76 ounces)vs+134 grams (4.69 ounces)1%
Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)26%
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
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
WVGA (848x480)vs+HD (1280x720)126%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1560 mAhvs+1830 mAh17%
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+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

24 Common items in both devices
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
1/4" inches
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
ModelLumia 532 (RM-1031)Lumia 635 (RM-975)
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 532 Single-SIM RM-1031Nokia Lumia 635 RM-975 AT&T, Nokia Moneypenny
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandMicrosoftNokia
Release date2/1/2015, Announced: 1/5/20155/1/2014
Depth11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)65.5 x 118.9 millimeters (2.58 x 4.68 in)66.7 x 129.5 millimeters (2.63 x 5.1 in)
Weight136 grams (4.76 ounces)134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)480x854 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 532 (RM-1031)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceDenim UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB
Internal storage8GB (4.5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (848x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inches1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature 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 532 (RM-1031)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
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 532 (RM-1031)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
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 532 (RM-1031)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
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)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5H
Battery capacity1560 mAh1830 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours14 hours
Standby528 hours (22 days)460 hours (19.2 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
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, White, Green, Orange
• Internet Explorer 11
• OneDrive 30GB
• Colors: Orange, Yellow, White, Black, Green
• 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 532 (RM-1031)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
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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