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Nokia Lumia 505 vs Nokia Lumia 720

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 505 vs Nokia Lumia 720 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 720 X Nokia Lumia 505 04Points
Nokia Lumia 505
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
20Points Nokia Lumia 720 Compare Nokia Lumia 505 X
Nokia Lumia 720
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
IPS

480x800

6.1
MP

1.2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 720

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Lumia 505} 4 Advantages Nokia Lumia 505 vs Lumia 720} 20 Advantages Nokia Lumia 720
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT IPS LCD
+252 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs217 PPI
+(back) 8MP31%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 6.1MP
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core58%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GBvs+8GB (5.59GB available)40%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
131 grams (4.59 ounces)vs+128 grams (4.48 ounces)2%
Lighter
11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)26%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
3.7"vs+4.3"16%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Windows Phone 7.8vs+Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3Advantage
Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3 is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+2000 mAh54%
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
2.1 + 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
16 Common items in both devices
480x800 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+9 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 Lumia 505Nokia Lumia 720
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ModelLumia 505Lumia 720
Other model namesNokia Lumia 505 RM-923Nokia Lumia 720 RM-885
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date1/1/20133/1/2013
Depth11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)61.2 x 118.1 millimeters (2.41 x 4.65 in)67.5 x 127.9 millimeters (2.66 x 5.04 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 505Nokia Lumia 720
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.7" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~53.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~61% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI217 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 505Nokia Lumia 720
System versionWindows Phone 7.8Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 505Nokia Lumia 720
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227A32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 505Nokia Lumia 720
RAM memory256MB512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB8GB (5.59GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 505Nokia Lumia 720
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 850/1900UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 505Nokia Lumia 720
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels6.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2848x2144 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 505Nokia Lumia 720
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 Lumia 505Nokia Lumia 720
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 505Nokia Lumia 720
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 505Nokia Lumia 720
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 505Nokia Lumia 720
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-3L		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BP-4GW
Battery capacity1300 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.1 hours13.4 hours
Standby600 hours (25 days)520 hours (21.7 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 505Nokia Lumia 720
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push 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, White, Red, Pink
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Curved glass screen 2.5D
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Touch Focus		• Colors: White, Red, Yellow, Cyan on black
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Wireless charging
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 505Nokia Lumia 720
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.24W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.76W/kg (head)
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