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Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983) vs Nokia 9500

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 830 vs Nokia 9500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 9500 X Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983) 35Points
Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

720x1280

10.1
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

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Nokia 9500
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)

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Lumia 830 (RM-983)} 35 Advantages Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983) vs 9500} 0 Advantage Nokia 9500
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core11 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs150MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR215 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs64MB SDRAM
+16GB (14GB available)188 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs128MB (76MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC127 times
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 2GB MMC
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)48%
Lighter		vs222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)178%
Thinner		vs23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs65 thousand
+720x1280 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen		vs640x200 pixels
+294 PPI97%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs149 PPI
+5"11%
Larger screen		vs4.5"
+(back) 10.1MP32 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 0.3MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		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
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+(front) 1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQCIF (176x144)
+700000 apps (Marketplace)13 times
More apps available to download and use		vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps846 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device		vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+2200 mAh69%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1300 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsproprietary audio output
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster		vs802.11 a/b [wifi2]
+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		vs1.1
+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
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
5 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 proprietary connector
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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Nokia 9500
 
ModelLumia 830 (RM-983)Nokia 9500
Other model namesAT&T Nokia Lumia 830 4G RM-983, Nokia TeslaNokia Communicator 9500
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date9/1/20142/1/2005
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
Size (width x height)70.7 x 139.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.49 in)56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Nokia 9500
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels640x200 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI149 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredExtra display: LCD 128x128

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Nokia 9500
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Symbian 7.0 S80 2nd Edition
Firmware updateWindows 10 Mobilefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredSeries 80 UI

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Nokia 9500
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1510
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Nokia 9500
RAM memory1GB LPDDR264MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (14GB available)128MB (76MB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 2GB MMC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Nokia 9500
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps0.177 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, HSCSD, 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 830 (RM-983)Nokia 9500
Back camera (main camera)10.1 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution3840x2640 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQCIF (176x144)
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (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 zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Nokia 9500
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x720 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 830 (RM-983)Nokia 9500
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV3GP, MPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC, MIDI

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Nokia 9500
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP1.1
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Nokia 9500
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Nokia 9500
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BV-L4A		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5L
Battery capacity2200 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy15 hours6 hours
Standby530 hours (22.1 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Nokia 9500
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Orange, Green, White
• Lumia Denim UI
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Dolby Digital Plus sound enhancement
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 15GB OneDrive
• Qi wireless charging
• WiFi hotspot		• Colors: Tin Grey
• Java games
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Nokia 9500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.87W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.46W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)0.52W/kg (head)
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