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Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim) vs Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 503 vs Nokia Lumia 830 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 830 X Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim) 02Points
3"
TFT

240x320

5
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
30Points Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984) Compare Nokia Asha 503 X
5"
IPS

720x1280

10.1
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)

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Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)} 2 Advantages Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim) vs Lumia 830 (RM-984)} 30 Advantages Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
+111 grams (3.89 ounces)35%
Lighter
vs150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
128MBvs+1GB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
5MBvs+16GB (14GB available)2866 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)49%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
133 PPIvs+294 PPI121%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+5"67%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 10.1MP101%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
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
1/4" inchesvs+1/3.4" inches18%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+(front) 1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)vs+700000 apps (Marketplace)699 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+2200 mAh83%
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
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

15 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+8 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

Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
ModelAsha 503 (Dual-Sim)Lumia 830 (RM-984)
Other model namesNokia Asha 503 RM-922, Nokia Asha 503 RM-958Nokia Lumia 830 4G, Nokia RM-984, Nokia Tesla
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date11/1/20139/1/2014
Depth12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)60.6 x 102.6 millimeters (2.39 x 4.04 in)70.7 x 139.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.49 in)
Weight111 grams (3.89 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~44.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)133 PPI294 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
RAM memory128MB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage5MB16GB (14GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, 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 Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels10.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3840x2640 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inches1/3.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
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 Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x720 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 Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BV-L4A
Battery capacity1200 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours15 hours
Standby480 hours (20 days)530 hours (22.1 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), 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 keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Blue, Yellow, White, Red, Green
• 4GB microSD included
• Nokia Life
• Support WhatsApp and eBuddy IM
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Orange, Green, White
• Lumia Denim UI
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Dolby Digital Plus sound enhancement
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 15GB OneDrive
• Qi wireless charging
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.87W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.43W/kg (head), 0.64W/kg (body)0.46W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)
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