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Nokia Lumia 800 vs Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 800 vs Apple iPhone 3GS phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X Nokia Lumia 800 19Points
Nokia Lumia 800
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

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03Points Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 800 X
Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 800

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Lumia 800} 19 Advantages Nokia Lumia 800 vs iPhone 3GS (16GB)} 3 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)
+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core145%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs256MB SDRAM
+16GB14%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (14GB available)
+12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)2%
Thinner		vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+252 PPI53%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs165 PPI
+3.7"6%
Larger screen		vs3.5"
+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-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
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsVGA (640x480)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster		vs3G HSDPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1450 mAh19%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1219 mAh
+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
+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]
142 grams (4.97 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)5%
Lighter
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
16 Common items in both devices
16 million
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 800iPhone 3GS (16GB)
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ModelLumia 800iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Other model namesNokia Sea Ray, Nokia Lumia 800Apple iPhone 3GS
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaApple
Release date11/1/20116/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012
Depth12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)61.2 x 116.5 millimeters (2.41 x 4.59 in)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 800iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size3.7" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 800iPhone 3GS (16GB)
System versionWindows Phone 7.5 MangoiOS 3.0
Firmware updateWindows Phone 7.8iOS 6.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 800iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T32bit: Samsung S5PC100
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 800iPhone 3GS (16GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2256MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 800iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps7.2 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 900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 800iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 800iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot 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 800iPhone 3GS (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, WMVMPEG4, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMAMP3

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 800iPhone 3GS (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 800iPhone 3GS (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 800iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5JW		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435
Battery capacity1450 mAh1219 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy9.5 hours11.7 hours
Standby335 hours (14 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 800iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Cyan
• Gorilla Glass Curved Screen
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Anti-glare polariser
• Dolby Digital Plus sound		• Colors: Black, White
• Audio/video player
• Image editor
iCloud service
• Google Maps
• Twitter

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 800iPhone 3GS (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.27W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.94W/kg (head)0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)
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