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Nokia 9500 vs Apple iPhone 5C (8GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 9500 vs Apple iPhone 5C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 5C X Nokia 9500 03Points
Nokia 9500
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

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31Points Apple iPhone 5C (8GB) Compare Nokia 9500 X
Apple iPhone 5C (8GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1510
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 5C (8GB)

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9500} 3 Advantages Nokia 9500 vs iPhone 5C (8GB)} 31 Advantages Apple iPhone 5C (8GB)
+Until 2GB MMCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+4.5"13%
Larger screen		vs4"
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
150MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)9 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR315 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (76MB available)vs+8GB (5GB available)66 times
More internal storage for applications and files
222 grams (7.77 ounces)vs+132 grams (4.62 ounces)68%
Lighter
23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)162%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
640x200 pixelsvs+640x1136 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
149 PPIvs+326 PPI119%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 0.3MPvs+(back) 8MP25 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital 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+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)45 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps564 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+1510 mAh16%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 a/b [wifi2]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
1.1vs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
5 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
USB 2.0 proprietary connector
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📱 Model features

Nokia 9500iPhone 5C (8GB)
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ModelNokia 9500iPhone 5C (8GB)
Other model namesNokia Communicator 9500Apple iPhone 5C A1507, iPhone A1456, A1529, A1532
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaApple
Release date2/1/20059/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013
Depth23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)59.2 x 124.4 millimeters (2.33 x 4.9 in)
Weight222 grams (7.77 ounces)132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 9500iPhone 5C (8GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x200 pixels640x1136 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI326 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresExtra display: LCD 128x128Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 9500iPhone 5C (8GB)
System versionSymbian 7.0 S80 2nd EditioniOS 7.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 10
User InterfaceSeries 80 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 9500iPhone 5C (8GB)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 151032bit: Apple A6 (32nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 2225

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 9500iPhone 5C (8GB)
RAM memory64MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128MB (76MB available)8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 2GB MMC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 9500iPhone 5C (8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.177 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedCDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedA1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA/A1456 model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1507/A1529 model:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1533 CDMA/A1453 model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3
A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25)
A1456 model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26)
A1507 model:
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
A1529 model
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (38,39,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 9500iPhone 5C (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)0.3 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution640x480 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 9500iPhone 5C (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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

Nokia 9500iPhone 5C (8GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formats3GP, MPEG4MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC, MIDIMP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 9500iPhone 5C (8GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth1.14.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 9500iPhone 5C (8GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 9500iPhone 5C (8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5L		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh1510 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours10 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 9500iPhone 5C (8GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Tin Grey
• Java games
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
Java framework		• Colors: White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
• Oleophobic coating
• Simultaneous HD video and image recording
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud cloud service
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 9500iPhone 5C (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)1.15W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.52W/kg (head)1W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
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