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Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim) vs Nokia Lumia Icon

Side by side comparison between Nokia 3 vs Nokia Lumia Icon phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2650
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Nokia Lumia Icon Compare Nokia 3 X
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2420
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia Icon

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!

3 (Dual-Sim)} 9 Advantages Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim) vs Lumia Icon} 11 Advantages Nokia Lumia Icon
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)13%
Thinner
vs9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+2650 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2420 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
1.3GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core46%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (10GB available)vs+32GB (26GB available)160%
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+441 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 20.1MP152%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

28 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
16 million
5"
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia Icon
 
ModelNokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Lumia Icon
Other model namesNokia 3 Dual-simVerizon Nokia Lumia Icon 4G, Nokia Lumia 929 Icon
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date3/1/20172/20/2014
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 143.4 millimeters (2.81 x 5.65 in)71 x 137 millimeters (2.8 x 5.39 in)
Weightfeature not registered167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia Icon
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia Icon
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows 10 Mobile
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia Icon
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Prime 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2 550MhzQualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia Icon
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)32GB (26GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia Icon
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
LTE Cat4 700/1700 (Bands 4,13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia Icon
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.5" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia Icon
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia Icon
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia Icon
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia Icon
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia Icon
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5QW
Battery capacity2650 mAh2420 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered16.3 hours
Standbyfeature not registered432 hours (18 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia Icon
Call controlVoice dialingVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Matte Black, Tempered Blue, Silver, Copper
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• 2.5D Arc Glass screen
• 450 nits display brightness
• VoLTE
• Colors: Black, White
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ display
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Camera with 4 microphones
• Dual Capture camera
• Dolby Headphone sound
• HD Voice
• HAC M4/T4
• WiFi hotspot
• Qi Wireless Charging

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia Icon
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.7W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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