Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) vs HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)

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

7/30/2014 2:16 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 10:27 AM

Compare HTC Desire C X Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

06Points HTC Desire C (NFC A320E) Compare Nokia Lumia 530 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)

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11 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	vs	6 Advantages HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)180% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)5% Thinner	vs	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+480x854 pixels167% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+245 PPI48% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+4"14% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+FWVGA (854x480)33% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+1430 mAh16% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1230 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
4GB (2.5GB available)	vs	+4GB60% More internal storage for applications and files
129 grams (4.52 ounces)	vs	+100 grams (3.5 ounces)29% Lighter
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	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

17 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR2 / 512MB

TFT LCD

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

+10 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Desire C (NFC A320E)
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 530 Single-SIM RM-1017, Nokia Rock	HTC Desire C NFC A320e, HTC Golf
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico	feature not registered
Brand	Nokia	HTC
Release date	8/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/2014	6/1/2012
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)	60.6 x 107.2 millimeters (2.39 x 4.22 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	100 grams (3.5 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)	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	165 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)	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
System version	Windows Phone 8.1	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	Denim UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB
Internal storage	4GB (2.5GB available) eMMC 4.5	4GB
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 900/2100
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
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)	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480)
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
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	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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)	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	feature not registered
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
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	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1430 mAh	1230 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	528 hours (22 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
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, Black, Red • HTS Sense 4.0 UI • HTC Beats Audio • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
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