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Nokia Lumia 720 vs Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 720 vs Apple iPhone 2G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 2G X Nokia Lumia 720 30Points
Nokia Lumia 720
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
IPS

480x800

6.1
MP

1.2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

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03Points Apple iPhone 2G (16GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 720 X
Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 720

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Lumia 720} 30 Advantages Nokia Lumia 720 vs iPhone 2G (16GB)} 3 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs412MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs128MB SDRAM
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+128 grams (4.48 ounces)5%
Lighter		vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)29%
Thinner		vs11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+217 PPI32%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs165 PPI
+4.3"23%
Larger screen		vs3.5"
+(back) 6.1MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness		vsNot supported
+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsNot supported
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster		vs2G EDGE
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps54 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+2000 mAh43%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1400 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster		vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+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		vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML
8GB (5.59GB available)vs+16GB (15GB available)169%
More internal storage for applications and files
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)2 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
11 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Hands-free calling
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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 720iPhone 2G (16GB)
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ModelLumia 720iPhone 2G (16GB)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 720 RM-885Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)CanadaUSA
(Europe), Canada, USA
BrandNokiaApple
Release date3/1/20136/1/2007
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)67.5 x 127.9 millimeters (2.66 x 5.04 in)61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)
Weight128 grams (4.48 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 720iPhone 2G (16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61% (screen-to-body ratio)~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredOleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 720iPhone 2G (16GB)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloiOS 1.0
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3iOS 3.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 720iPhone 2G (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM822732bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305PowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 720iPhone 2G (16GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2128MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (5.59GB available)16GB (15GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 720iPhone 2G (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 720iPhone 2G (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)6.1 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2848x2144 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 720iPhone 2G (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
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 720iPhone 2G (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 720iPhone 2G (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 720iPhone 2G (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 720iPhone 2G (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BP-4GW		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy13.4 hours8 hours
Standby520 hours (21.7 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 720iPhone 2G (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Red, Yellow, Cyan on black
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Wireless charging
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage		• Colors: Black

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 720iPhone 2G (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.24W/kg (head)0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.76W/kg (head)0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)
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