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Nokia Lumia 900 (3G) vs Nokia Lumia 720

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 900 vs Nokia Lumia 720 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 720 X Nokia Lumia 900 (3G) 07Points
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

1mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1830
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.3"
IPS

480x800

6.1
MP

1.2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 720

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Lumia 900 (3G)} 7 Advantages Nokia Lumia 900 (3G) vs Lumia 720} 14 Advantages Nokia Lumia 720
+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+16GB (14.78GB available)165%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5.59GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+(back) 8MP31%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 6.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
160 grams (5.6 ounces)vs+128 grams (4.48 ounces)25%
Lighter
11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)28%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 1.2MP33%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Windows Phone 7.8vs+Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3Advantage
Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1830 mAhvs+2000 mAh9%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

25 Common items in both devices
512MB LPDDR2
16 million
480x800 pixels
217 PPI
4.3"
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)Nokia Lumia 720
 
ModelLumia 900 (3G)Lumia 720
Other model namesNokia Lumia 900 RM-823, Nokia AceNokia Lumia 720 RM-885
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date4/8/20123/1/2013
Depth11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)68.5 x 127.8 millimeters (2.7 x 5.03 in)67.5 x 127.9 millimeters (2.66 x 5.04 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)Nokia Lumia 720
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~61% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)Nokia Lumia 720
System versionWindows Phone 7.5 MangoWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateWindows Phone 7.8Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)Nokia Lumia 720
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ805532bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)Nokia Lumia 720
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (14.78GB available)8GB (5.59GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)Nokia Lumia 720
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, 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 900 (3G)Nokia Lumia 720
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels6.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2848x2144 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)Nokia Lumia 720
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
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 Lumia 720
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
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 900 (3G)Nokia Lumia 720
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)Nokia Lumia 720
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)Nokia Lumia 720
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BP-6EW
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BP-4GW
Battery capacity1830 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours13.4 hours
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)520 hours (21.7 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)Nokia Lumia 720
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
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: White, Red, Yellow, Cyan on black
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Wireless charging
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)Nokia Lumia 720
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.24W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.76W/kg (head)
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