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Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983) vs Nokia Asha 305

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 830 vs Nokia Asha 305 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Asha 305 X Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983) 35Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

10.1
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3"
TFT

240x400

2
MP
32MB
RAM

Single-core

1110
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

Lumia 830 (RM-983)} 35 Advantages Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983) vs Asha 305} 2 Advantages Nokia Asha 305
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core76%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR231 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs32MB SDRAM
+16GB (14GB available)1433 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64MB (10MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)51%
Thinner
vs12.8 millimeters (0.5 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 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x400 pixels
+294 PPI90%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs155 PPI
+5"67%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 10.1MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+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)699 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps635 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2200 mAh98%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1110 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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
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
vs2.1 + A2DP
+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
150 grams (5.25 ounces)vs+98 grams (3.43 ounces)53%
Lighter
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

9 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+2 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Nokia Asha 305
 
ModelLumia 830 (RM-983)Asha 305
Other model namesAT&T Nokia Lumia 830 4G RM-983, Nokia TeslaNokia Asha 3050 Dual-Sim RM-766, Nokia 3050 RM-766
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date9/1/20147/1/2012
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)70.7 x 139.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.49 in)53.8 x 110.3 millimeters (2.12 x 4.34 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)98 grams (3.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Nokia Asha 305
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~43.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels240x400 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI155 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Nokia Asha 305
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Nokia Series OS S40 Platform 2.0
Firmware updateWindows 10 Mobilefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

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

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Nokia Asha 305
RAM memory1GB LPDDR232MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (14GB available)64MB (10MB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Nokia Asha 305
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
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 850/900/1900/2100Not 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+, LTEGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Nokia Asha 305
Back camera (main camera)10.1 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution3840x2640 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQCIF (176x144) 10 fps
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 Asha 305
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 Asha 305
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Nokia Asha 305
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Nokia Asha 305
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Nokia Asha 305
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BV-L4A
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Battery capacity2200 mAh1110 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy15 hours14 hours
Standby530 hours (22.1 days)528 hours (22 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Nokia Asha 305
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
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: Silver White, Red, Mid Blue, Dark Grey
• 2GB microSD included
• Containing up to 60% recycled materials
• Change SIM cards without turning off your phone
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Nokia Asha 305
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.87W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.46W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)feature not registered
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