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Nokia Lumia 720 vs Nokia C7 Astound

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 720 vs Nokia C7 Astound phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia C7 Astound X Nokia Lumia 720 20Points
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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05Points Nokia C7 Astound Compare Nokia Lumia 720 X
Nokia C7 Astound
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
AMOLED

360x640

8
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 720

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Lumia 720} 20 Advantages Nokia Lumia 720 vs C7 Astound} 5 Advantages Nokia C7 Astound
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core85%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs680MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs256MB SDRAM
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+128 grams (4.48 ounces)2%
Lighter		vs130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)17%
Thinner		vs10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+480x800 pixels67%
Higher resolution screen		vs360x640 pixels
+217 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs210 PPI
+4.3"23%
Larger screen		vs3.5"
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness		vsNot supported
+f/1.9 (aperture)47%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.		vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 1.2MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)35 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) QCIF (176x144)
+700000 apps (Marketplace)13 times
More apps available to download and use		vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster		vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps106%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps
+2000 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1200 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
+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
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 6.1MPvs+(back) 8MP31%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
21 Common items in both devices
8GB (5.59GB available) / 8GB (6GB available)
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 720Nokia C7 Astound
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ModelLumia 720Nokia C7 Astound
Other model namesNokia Lumia 720 RM-885T-Mobile Nokia C7 Astound
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date3/1/20134/6/2011, Announced: 3/28/2011
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)67.5 x 127.9 millimeters (2.66 x 5.04 in)56.8 x 117.3 millimeters (2.24 x 4.62 in)
Weight128 grams (4.48 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 720Nokia C7 Astound
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size4.3" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels360x640 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI210 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 720Nokia C7 Astound
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloSymbian ^3 S60 5.2
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 720Nokia C7 Astound
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM822732bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Broadcom BCM2727
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 720Nokia C7 Astound
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2256MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (5.59GB available)8GB (6GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 720Nokia C7 Astound
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 Mbps10.2/2 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, 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 720Nokia C7 Astound
Back camera (main camera)6.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2848x2144 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 25 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.4" inchesfeature not registered
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 sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 720Nokia C7 Astound
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)QCIF (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 720Nokia C7 Astound
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 720Nokia C7 Astound
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 720Nokia C7 Astound
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 720Nokia C7 Astound
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BP-4GW		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5K
Battery capacity2000 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy13.4 hours5 hours
Standby520 hours (21.7 days)656 hours (27.3 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 720Nokia C7 Astound
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
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: Frosty metal
• OpenVG 1.1
• OpenGL ES 2.0
• Ovi Maps 3.4
• Flash Lite 4.0
• Video recorder 720p 30fps via an update
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 720Nokia C7 Astound
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.24W/kg (head)1.03W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.76W/kg (head)0.73W/kg (head)
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