Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504) vs Alcatel A7 (5090Y)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 5530 XpressMusic vs Alcatel A7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/14/2017 10:33 AM, updated: 4/5/2021 2:44 AM

Compare Alcatel A7 X Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.9"
TFT

360x640

3.1
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

32Points Alcatel A7 (5090Y) Compare Nokia 5530 XpressMusic X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel A7 (5090Y)

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!

2 Advantages Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	vs	32 Advantages Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)53% Lighter	vs	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
434MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+3GB LPDDR323 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (70MB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)321 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)44% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen
253 PPI	vs	+401 PPI58% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.9"	vs	+5.5"90% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 16MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (220x176)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)53 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
2G EDGE	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps780 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistive	vs	+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
WAP, HTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

10 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
Other model names	Nokia 5530 RM-504	Alcatel A7 (3GB RAM) OT-5090Y
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Taiwan
Brand	Nokia	Alcatel
Release date	8/6/2009	9/1/2017
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	49 x 104 millimeters (1.93 x 4.09 in)	76.5 x 152.7 millimeters (3.01 x 6.01 in)
Weight	107 grams (3.75 ounces)	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
Display type	TFT LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	2.9" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	253 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	64bit: MediaTek MT6750T (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256MB (70MB available)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.384 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20,28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (220x176) 15 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
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
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, 3GP, WMV, RV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4U	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	17 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	634 hours (26.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Red on black, Blue on white, Grey on black, Pink on white, Yellow on white • 4GB microSD included • Sim Application Toolkit Java framework	• Colors: Metal Black • DIRAC sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered