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Nokia Lumia 820 vs Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 820 vs Microsoft Lumia 535 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

vs
12Points Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089) Compare Nokia Lumia 820 X
5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1905
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 820

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Lumia 820} 12 Advantages Nokia Lumia 820 vs Lumia 535 (RM-1089)} 12 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+8GB (6GB available)50%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (848x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
160 grams (5.6 ounces)vs+146 grams (5.11 ounces)10%
Lighter
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)12%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
217 PPIvs+220 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+5"16%
Larger screen
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) WVGA (848x480)33%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Windows Phone 8.1vs+Windows 10 MobileAdvantage
Windows 10 Mobile is newer and safer
1650 mAhvs+1905 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 820Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
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ModelLumia 820Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 820, Nokia ArrowNokia Lumia 535 Single-SIM RM-1089, RM-1091
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)CanadaUSAMexico
(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico
BrandNokiaMicrosoft
Release date11/1/201212/1/2014, Announced: 11/11/2014
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)68.5 x 123.8 millimeters (2.7 x 4.87 in)72.45 x 140.2 millimeters (2.85 x 5.52 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 820Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI220 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 820Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.1Windows 10 Mobile
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 820Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM896032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 820Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 820Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps42/5.76 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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 820Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsWVGA (848x480) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 820Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)WVGA (848x480)
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 820Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMAMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 820Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 820Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 820Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5T
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-L4A
Battery capacity1650 mAh1905 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy8 hours13 hours
Standby330 hours (13.8 days)552 hours (23 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 820Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gray, Red, Yellow, White, Blue, Violet
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Wireless charging
• Video stabilization
• HD Voice
• 4G hotspot
• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Black, Gray, Blue
• Microsoft Cortana
• OneDrive 15GB

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 820Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.46W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.62W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
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