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Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031) vs Nokia N96

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 532 vs Nokia N96 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N96 X Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031) 17Points
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1560
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.8"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031)

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Lumia 532 (RM-1031)} 17 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031) vs N96} 6 Advantages Nokia N96
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs264MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)55%
Thinner
vs18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+233 PPI63%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+4"43%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+WVGA (848x480)33%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+(front) VGA (640x480)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) QVGA (320x240)
+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
vs3G HSDPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps11 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1560 mAh64%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs950 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
8GB (4.5GB available)vs+16GB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 160GB microSD, microSDHC25%
More external storage for files using memory cards
136 grams (4.76 ounces)vs+125 grams (4.38 ounces)9%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere

14 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
(front) 0.3MP
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031)Nokia N96
 
ModelLumia 532 (RM-1031)Nokia N96
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 532 Single-SIM RM-1031Nokia N96 US, Nokia N96-3 RM-247
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandMicrosoftNokia
Release date2/1/2015, Announced: 1/5/20159/4/2008
Depth11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
Size (width x height)65.5 x 118.9 millimeters (2.58 x 4.68 in)55 x 103 millimeters (2.17 x 4.06 in)
Weight136 grams (4.76 ounces)125 grams (4.38 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031)Nokia N96
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~42.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI143 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031)Nokia N96
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Symbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceDenim UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031)Nokia N96
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)32bit: STMicroelectronics Nomadik STn8815A12
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 264MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031)Nokia N96
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2128MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (4.5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 160GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031)Nokia N96
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 N96
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (848x480) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031)Nokia N96
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)QVGA (320x240)
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 N96
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphonefeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031)Nokia N96
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031)Nokia N96
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031)Nokia N96
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5F
Battery capacity1560 mAh950 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours2.5 hours
Standby528 hours (22 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031)Nokia N96
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Green, Orange
Internet Explorer 11
• OneDrive 30GB
• Colors: Black, Silver, Quartz
• Carl Zeiss optics
• N-Gage compatible
• TV DVB-H Class C (470-750MHz)
• Document viewer Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 532 (RM-1031)Nokia N96
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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