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Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019) vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Nexus X Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019) 07Points
4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

vs
22Points Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T) Compare Nokia Lumia 530 X
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)

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Lumia 530 (RM-1019)} 7 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019) vs Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)} 22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)35%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+f/2.4 (aperture)17%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
512MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.5GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)31%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
245 PPIvs+316 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+4.65"16%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
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
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
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+1750 mAh22%
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
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

19 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
3G+ HSPA+
21 Mbps
+12 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-1019)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
ModelLumia 530 (RM-1019)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 530 Dual-SIM RM-1019, Nokia RockVodafone/Telstra Google Galaxy Nexus 3G, Samsung Yakju
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Australia
Australia
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date8/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/20141/16/2012, Announced: 10/29/2011
Depth11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)62.3 x 119.7 millimeters (2.45 x 4.71 in)67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)
Weight129 grams (4.52 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4" inches4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels (16:9)720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI316 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User InterfaceDenim UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 7241 (v3)

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2.5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)FWVGA (854x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
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-1019)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1430 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours8.3 hours
Standby528 hours (22 days)270 hours (11.3 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Dark grey
Internet Explorer 11
• OneDrive 15GB
• Skype, Viber, WhatsApp
• Colors: Black
• Curved glass screen (Contour Display)
• Oleophobic coating resistance screen
• Google Maps 5.0 3D
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.36W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.32W/kg (head), 0.253W/kg (body)
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