Nokia Lumia 720 vs Nokia 6 (2018)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 720 vs Nokia 6 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/5/2019 7:49 PM, updated: 12/12/2021 4:43 PM

Compare Nokia 6 (2018) X Nokia Lumia 720 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

480x800

6.1
MP

1.2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Nokia 6 (2018) Compare Nokia Lumia 720 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 6 (2018)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages Nokia Lumia 720	vs	24 Advantages Nokia 6 (2018)
+128 grams (4.48 ounces)34% Lighter	vs	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR47 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5.59GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)10% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+401 PPI85% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.5"28% Larger screen
(back) 6.1MP	vs	+(back) 16MP161% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 8MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

22 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+15 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 720	Nokia 6 (2018)
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Model	Lumia 720	Nokia 6 (2018)
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 720 RM-885	Nokia 6 第二代 TA-1054, Nokia 6.1, HMD Plate 2
Country or region available	feature not registered	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Nokia	Nokia
Release date	3/1/2013	4/1/2018, Announced: 1/5/2018
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.5 x 127.9 millimeters (2.66 x 5.04 in)	75.8 x 148.8 millimeters (2.98 x 5.86 in)
Weight	128 grams (4.48 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 720	Nokia 6 (2018)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 720	Nokia 6 (2018)
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 720	Nokia 6 (2018)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 90435 (v7) Geekbench: 4225 (v4.4) GFXBench: 6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 720	Nokia 6 (2018)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	8GB (5.59GB available)	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 720	Nokia 6 (2018)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Nokia Lumia 720	Nokia 6 (2018)
Back camera (main camera)	6.1 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2848x2144 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	Zeiss optics
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 720	Nokia 6 (2018)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia Lumia 720	Nokia 6 (2018)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 720	Nokia 6 (2018)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 720	Nokia 6 (2018)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 720	Nokia 6 (2018)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BP-4GW	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	13.4 hours	16 hours
Standby	520 hours (21.7 days)	507 hours (21.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 720	Nokia 6 (2018)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Red, Yellow, Cyan on black • Nokia ClearBlack Display • Wireless charging • Carl Zeiss optics • 7GB free SkyDrive storage	• Colors: Black/copper, White/iron, Blue/gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 720	Nokia 6 (2018)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.24W/kg (head)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.76W/kg (head)	feature not registered