Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) vs Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 530 vs Blu Advance 4.0 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/30/2014 2:16 PM, updated: 12/13/2021 3:19 AM

Compare Blu Advance 4.0 X Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a) Compare Nokia Lumia 530 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a)

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!

6 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	vs	12 Advantages Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core
+4GB55% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.59GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)5% Thinner	vs	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+245 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
129 grams (4.52 ounces)	vs	+124 grams (4.34 ounces)4% Lighter
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	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
FWVGA (854x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
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	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1430 mAh	vs	+1600 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.

19 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR2 / 512MB

TFT LCD

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

3G+ HSPA+

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a)
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Model	Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Advance 4.0 (A270a)
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 530 Single-SIM RM-1017, Nokia Rock	AT&T/T-Mobile/MetroPCS Blu Advance 4.0 Dual-Sim, Blu A270a
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico	USA
Brand	Nokia	Blu
Release date	8/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/2014	12/1/2013
Depth	11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 119.7 millimeters (2.45 x 4.71 in)	65.5 x 125.3 millimeters (2.58 x 4.93 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a)
System version	Windows Phone 8.1	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	Denim UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212	32bit: MediaTek MT6572 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302	ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB
Internal storage	4GB eMMC 4.5	4GB (2.59GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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	UMTS 900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	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 Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
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)	Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1430 mAh	1600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	8 hours
Standby	528 hours (22 days)	340 hours (14.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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 • 15GB free storage OneDrive • Internet Explorer 11 • Skype, Viber, LINE, WhatsApp, WeChat	• Colors: Black, White • Screen protector included • Case included • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a)
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