Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) vs Nokia Lumia 505

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 530 vs Nokia Lumia 505 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 Lumia 505 X Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Nokia Lumia 505 Compare Nokia Lumia 530 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

14 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	vs	9 Advantages Nokia Lumia 505
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)121% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+4"8% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+FWVGA (854x480)33% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Windows Phone 8.1Advantage Windows Phone 8.1 is newer and safer	vs	Windows Phone 7.8
+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 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1300 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
4GB (2.5GB available)	vs	+4GB60% More internal storage for applications and files
11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)4% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
245 PPI	vs	+252 PPI3% 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	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
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

12 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Lumia 505
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Model	Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Lumia 505
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 530 Single-SIM RM-1017, Nokia Rock	Nokia Lumia 505 RM-923
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico	feature not registered
Brand	Nokia	Nokia
Release date	8/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/2014	1/1/2013
Depth	11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 119.7 millimeters (2.45 x 4.71 in)	61.2 x 118.1 millimeters (2.41 x 4.65 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 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 Lumia 505
Display type	TFT LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~53.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	252 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 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 Lumia 505
System version	Windows Phone 8.1	Windows Phone 7.8
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	Denim UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Lumia 505
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227A
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz 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)	Nokia Lumia 505
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	256MB
Internal storage	4GB (2.5GB available) eMMC 4.5	4GB
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Lumia 505
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 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 850/1900
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CSD, 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 Lumia 505
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
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	Autofocus
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)	Nokia Lumia 505
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 Lumia 505
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, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Lumia 505
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	2.1 + 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	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Lumia 505
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Lumia 505
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-3L
Battery capacity	1430 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	7.1 hours
Standby	528 hours (22 days)	600 hours (25 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Lumia 505
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	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, White, Red, Pink • Nokia ClearBlack display • Curved glass screen 2.5D • 7GB free SkyDrive storage • Touch Focus
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Lumia 505
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