Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) vs Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 530 vs Nokia Asha 503 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 Nokia Asha 503 X Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

05Points Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920) Compare Nokia Lumia 530 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

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

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17 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	vs	5 Advantages Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
+512MB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB
+4GB (2.5GB available)511 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	5MB
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)9% Thinner	vs	12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+480x854 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+245 PPI84% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	133 PPI
+4"33% Larger screen	vs	3"
+FWVGA (854x480)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+700000 apps (Marketplace)699 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+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 mAh19% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
129 grams (4.52 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)17% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

15 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

1/4" inches

f/2.4 (aperture)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+8 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Asha 503 (RM-920)
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 530 Single-SIM RM-1017, Nokia Rock	Nokia Asha 503 RM-920, Nokia Asha 503 RM-947, RM-959
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico	feature not registered
Brand	Nokia	Nokia
Release date	8/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/2014	11/1/2013
Depth	11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)	12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 119.7 millimeters (2.45 x 4.71 in)	60.6 x 102.6 millimeters (2.39 x 4.04 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 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)	Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~44.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	133 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
System version	Windows Phone 8.1	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	Denim UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)	32bit
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	128MB
Internal storage	4GB (2.5GB available) eMMC 4.5	5MB
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
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)	Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240) 15 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	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
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)	Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4U
Battery capacity	1430 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	528 hours (22 days)	840 hours (35 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-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
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: Black, Blue, Yellow, White, Red, Green • 4GB microSD included • Nokia Life • Support WhatsApp and eBuddy IM • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.43W/kg (head), 0.64W/kg (body)