Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089) vs Nokia 603

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Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 535 vs Nokia 603 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/11/2014 6:24 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 10:21 AM

Compare Nokia 603 X Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1905
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Nokia 603 Compare Microsoft Lumia 535 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

360x640

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)

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!

16 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	vs	4 Advantages Nokia 603
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)76% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+8GB (4GB available)72% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2.33GB
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)44% Thinner	vs	12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
+540x960 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	360x640 pixels
+220 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	210 PPI
+5"43% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+700000 apps (Marketplace)13 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+1905 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1300 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
146 grams (5.11 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)33% Lighter
WVGA (848x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)126% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

19 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

3G+ HSPA+

Capacitive

Multitouch

+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Nokia 603
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Model	Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Nokia 603
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 535 Single-SIM RM-1089, RM-1091	Nokia 603 RM-779
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico	feature not registered
Brand	Microsoft	Nokia
Release date	12/1/2014, Announced: 11/11/2014	10/21/2011
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.45 x 140.2 millimeters (2.85 x 5.52 in)	57.1 x 113.5 millimeters (2.25 x 4.47 in)
Weight	146 grams (5.11 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Nokia 603
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	360x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 PPI	210 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Nokia 603
System version	Windows Phone 8.1	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle
Firmware update	Windows 10 Mobile	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Nokia 603
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)	3D Graphics HW Accelerator
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Nokia 603
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5	2.33GB
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Nokia 603
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Nokia 603
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	WVGA (848x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Nokia 603
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	WVGA (848x480)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Nokia 603
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Nokia 603
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Nokia 603
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Nokia 603
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-L4A	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-3L
Battery capacity	1905 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	6.5 hours
Standby	552 hours (23 days)	540 hours (22.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Nokia 603
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Black, Gray, Blue • Microsoft Cortana • OneDrive 15GB	• Colors: Black, White, White on black, Fuchsia, Green, Yellow, Blue • Nokia ClearBlack display • USB On-the-go 1.3 • Video Stabilization • OpenVG1.1 • OpenGL ES 2.0 • Ovi Maps 3.6 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Nokia 603
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.46W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.62W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)	feature not registered