Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC) vs Apple iPhone 5C (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 610 vs Apple iPhone 5C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/10/2013 11:07 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 2:50 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 5C X Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Apple iPhone 5C (16GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 610 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1510
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 5C (16GB)

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4 Advantages Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	vs	23 Advantages Apple iPhone 5C (16GB)
+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)104% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (6GB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)117% More internal storage for applications and files
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)33% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x800 pixels	vs	+640x1136 pixels89% Higher resolution screen
252 PPI	vs	+326 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"	vs	+4"8% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+2300000 apps (App Store)2 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAh	vs	+1510 mAh16% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

19 Common items in both devices

132 grams (4.62 ounces)

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	iPhone 5C (16GB)
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Model	Lumia 610 (NFC)	iPhone 5C (16GB)
Other model names	Orange Nokia Lumia 610 NFC	Apple iPhone 5C A1507, iPhone A1456, A1529, A1532
Country or region available	Australia, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Apple
Release date	5/1/2012	9/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	62 x 119 millimeters (2.44 x 4.69 in)	59.2 x 124.4 millimeters (2.33 x 4.9 in)
Weight	132 grams (4.62 ounces)	132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	iPhone 5C (16GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	iPhone 5C (16GB)
System version	Windows Phone 7.5 Refresh Tango	iOS 7.0
Firmware update	Windows Phone 7.8	iOS 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	iPhone 5C (16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm)	32bit: Apple A6 (32nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	PowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 2225
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	iPhone 5C (16GB)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available)	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	iPhone 5C (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA/A1456 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1507/A1529 model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1533 CDMA/A1453 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25) A1456 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26) A1507 model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) A1529 model LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (38,39,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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 610 (NFC)	iPhone 5C (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	iPhone 5C (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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 610 (NFC)	iPhone 5C (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	iPhone 5C (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	iPhone 5C (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	iPhone 5C (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BP-3L	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	1510 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9.5 hours	10 hours
Standby	720 hours (30 days)	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	iPhone 5C (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White	• Colors: White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink • Oleophobic coating • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	iPhone 5C (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.15W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)