Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) vs Apple iPhone 5C (8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 530 vs Apple iPhone 5C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/10/2015 11:30 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 10:27 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 5C X Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Apple iPhone 5C (8GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 530 X

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)

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!

5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	vs	25 Advantages Apple iPhone 5C (8GB)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	132 grams (4.62 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.5GB available)	vs	+8GB (5GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)30% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+640x1136 pixels77% Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+326 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/4" inches	vs	+1/3.2" inches25% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Not supported	vs	+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
FWVGA (854x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+2300000 apps (App Store)2 times More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1430 mAh	vs	+1510 mAh6% 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
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

19 Common items in both devices

eMMC 4.5

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

f/2.4 (aperture)

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
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Model	Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 530 Single-SIM RM-1017, Nokia Rock	Apple iPhone 5C A1507, iPhone A1456, A1529, A1532
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico	(Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Apple
Release date	8/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/2014	9/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013
Depth	11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 119.7 millimeters (2.45 x 4.71 in)	59.2 x 124.4 millimeters (2.33 x 4.9 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
System version	Windows Phone 8.1	iOS 7.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 10
User Interface	Denim UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)	32bit: Apple A6 (32nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)	PowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 2225
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (2.5GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	A1532 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 network	Not supported	LTE 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 network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
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 Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1430 mAh	1510 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	10 hours
Standby	528 hours (22 days)	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Dark grey • Internet Explorer 11 • OneDrive 15GB • Skype, Viber, WhatsApp	• 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 Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.15W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)