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Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) vs Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 530 vs Lenovo K8 Note phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Lenovo K8 Note X Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) 02Points
4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

vs
31Points Lenovo K8 Note (32GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 530 X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Deca-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)

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Lumia 530 (RM-1017)} 2 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) vs K8 Note (32GB)} 31 Advantages Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)40%
Lighter
vs180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)vs+2.3GHz 64bit Deca-core165%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR35 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.5GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)38%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
245 PPIvs+401 PPI64%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+5.5"38%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)41%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+(front) 13MPAdvantage
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+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1430 mAhvs+4000 mAh180%
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
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.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+7 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 530 (RM-1017)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
ModelLumia 530 (RM-1017)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 530 Single-SIM RM-1017, Nokia RockLenovo K8 Note XT1902-3 3GB RAM, M2CB2
Country or region available(Europe)CanadaUSAMexico
(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaLenovo
Release date8/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/20148/1/2017
Depth11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)62.3 x 119.7 millimeters (2.45 x 4.71 in)75.9 x 154.5 millimeters (2.99 x 6.08 in)
Weight129 grams (4.52 ounces)180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels (16:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User InterfaceDenim UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6797D Helio X23 (20nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Deca-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core)
4x 1.85GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)ARM Mali-T880 MP4 800Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (2.5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 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 900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP depth f/1.2
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)FWVGA (854x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported13 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1430 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours25 hours (1 days)
Standby528 hours (22 days)378 hours (15.8 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Dark grey
• Internet Explorer 11
• OneDrive 15GB
• Skype, Viber, WhatsApp
• Colors: Venom Black, Fine Gold
• Aluminum body
• 2.5D glass screen
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Dolby Atmos audio
• Fast battery charging (Turbo Charge)
• Splash Resistant

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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