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Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975) vs Nokia N8

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 635 vs Nokia N8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N8 X Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975) 17Points
4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP
1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1830
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
AMOLED

360x640

12
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)

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Lumia 635 (RM-975)} 17 Advantages Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975) vs N8} 10 Advantages Nokia N8
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core159%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs680MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+134 grams (4.69 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)40%
Thinner
vs12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+480x854 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+218 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs210 PPI
+4.5"29%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+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)
+700000 apps (Marketplace)13 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps
+1830 mAh53%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
8GBvs+16GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 12MP138%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/4" inchesvs+1/1.83" inches119%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+10 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 635 (RM-975)Nokia N8
 
ModelLumia 635 (RM-975)Nokia N8
Other model namesNokia Lumia 635 RM-975 AT&T, Nokia MoneypennyNokia N8-00 RM-596, Nokia Vasco
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date5/1/20149/29/2010
Depth9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)66.7 x 129.5 millimeters (2.63 x 5.1 in)59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)
Weight134 grams (4.69 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)Nokia N8
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)218 PPI210 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)Nokia N8
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Symbian ^3 S60 5.2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredSymbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)Nokia N8
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 40032bit: Samsung K5W4G2GACA-AL54 ASIC
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Broadcom BCM2727
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)Nokia N8
RAM memory1GB256MB LPDDR
Internal storage8GB16GB
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)Nokia N8
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps10.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)Nokia N8
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedXenon flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inches1/1.83" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
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 635 (RM-975)Nokia N8
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (176x144)
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 635 (RM-975)Nokia N8
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)Nokia N8
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)Nokia N8
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)Nokia N8
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5H
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BL-4D
Battery capacity1830 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hours5.8 hours
Standby460 hours (19.2 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)Nokia N8
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Orange, Yellow, White, Black, Green
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Dolby headphone sound enhancement
• Internet Explorer 11
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, WhatsApp
• WiFi hotspot up to 8 devices
• Colors: Dark Grey, Silver White, Green, Blue, Orange, Pink, Bronze
• 8GB microsSD included
• OpenGL ES 1.1 and 2.0
• OpenVG 1.0
• Dolby Digital Plus surround sound
• Ovi Maps 3.0
• 30FPS video recording only via an update
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)Nokia N8
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.09W/kg (head), 0.85W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.02W/kg (head)
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