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Nokia Lumia 900 (3G) vs Nokia C7 Astound

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 900 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 900 (3G) 15Points
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

1mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1830
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.5"
AMOLED

360x640

8
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)

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Lumia 900 (3G)} 15 Advantages Nokia Lumia 900 (3G) vs C7 Astound} 8 Advantages Nokia C7 Astound
+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core116%
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
+16GB (14.78GB available)146%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (6GB available)
+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"
+f/2.2 (aperture)27%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 1MP200%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+(front) VGA (640x480)11 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+) 42 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1830 mAh53%
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
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
160 grams (5.6 ounces)vs+130 grams (4.55 ounces)23%
Lighter
11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)vs+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)10%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

24 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
AMOLED
16 million
(back) 8MP
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)Nokia C7 Astound
 
ModelLumia 900 (3G)Nokia C7 Astound
Other model namesNokia Lumia 900 RM-823, Nokia AceT-Mobile Nokia C7 Astound
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date4/8/20124/6/2011, Announced: 3/28/2011
Depth11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)68.5 x 127.8 millimeters (2.7 x 5.03 in)56.8 x 117.3 millimeters (2.24 x 4.62 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)Nokia C7 Astound
Display typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size4.3" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60.1% (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 GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)Nokia C7 Astound
System versionWindows Phone 7.5 MangoSymbian ^3 S60 5.2
Firmware updateWindows Phone 7.8Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)Nokia C7 Astound
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ805532bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Broadcom BCM2727
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)Nokia C7 Astound
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2256MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (14.78GB available)8GB (6GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)Nokia C7 Astound
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 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 900 (3G)Nokia C7 Astound
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 25 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)Nokia C7 Astound
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)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 900 (3G)Nokia 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, eAAC+, WMAMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)Nokia C7 Astound
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)Nokia C7 Astound
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)Nokia C7 Astound
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BP-6EW
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5K
Battery capacity1830 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy7 hours5 hours
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)656 hours (27.3 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)Nokia 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, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Cyan, White, Magenta
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Corning Gorilla Curved Glass Screen
• Dolby Digital Plus sound
• Anti-glare polariser
• 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 900 (3G)Nokia C7 Astound
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.03W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.73W/kg (head)
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