Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) vs Sony Ericsson W705

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 530 vs Sony Ericsson W705 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 Sony Ericsson W705 X Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Sony Ericsson W705 Compare Nokia Lumia 530 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP

0mp

N/A

950
mAh

(Removable)

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

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18 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	vs	4 Advantages Sony Ericsson W705
+4GB (2.5GB available)20 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	120MB
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 8GB Memory Stick micro M2
+11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)22% Thinner	vs	14.3 millimeters (0.56 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 PPI47% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	167 PPI
+4"67% Larger screen	vs	2.4"
+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+FWVGA (854x480)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Supported
+700000 apps (Marketplace)69999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+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
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+1430 mAh51% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	950 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
129 grams (4.52 ounces)	vs	+98 grams (3.43 ounces)32% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video

8 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Accelerometer

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

FM / FM (RDS)

+ specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Sony Ericsson W705
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Model	Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Sony Ericsson W705
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 530 Single-SIM RM-1017, Nokia Rock	Orange Sony Ericsson W705u with UMA, SE W705i, SE W705a
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico	feature not registered
Brand	Nokia	Sony Ericsson
Release date	8/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/2014	3/4/2009
Depth	11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)	14.3 millimeters (0.56 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 119.7 millimeters (2.45 x 4.71 in)	47.5 x 95 millimeters (1.87 x 3.74 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	98 grams (3.43 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)	Sony Ericsson W705
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~39.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	167 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
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)	Sony Ericsson W705
System version	Windows Phone 8.1	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	Denim UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Sony Ericsson W705
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)	feature not registered
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)	Sony Ericsson W705
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	feature not registered
Internal storage	4GB (2.5GB available) eMMC 4.5	120MB
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 8GB Memory Stick micro M2 (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Sony Ericsson W705
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	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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	Not supported
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)	Sony Ericsson W705
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps	Supported
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	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)	Sony Ericsson W705
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1x1 pixels
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)	Sony Ericsson W705
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, 3GP
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Sony Ericsson W705
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
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)	Sony Ericsson W705
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Sony Ericsson W705
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1430 mAh	950 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	4 hours
Standby	528 hours (22 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Sony Ericsson W705
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, 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	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
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☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Sony Ericsson W705
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