Nokia Lumia 900 (4G) vs Nokia Lumia 505

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 900 vs Nokia Lumia 505 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/16/2012 3:12 PM, updated: 4/12/2020 10:14 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 505 X Nokia Lumia 900 (4G) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

1mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1830
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Nokia Lumia 505 Compare Nokia Lumia 900 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)

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14 Advantages Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	vs	5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 505
+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core84% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB
+16GB (14.78GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+4.3"16% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+(front) 1MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1830 mAh41% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1300 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
160 grams (5.6 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)22% Lighter
11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)	vs	+11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)2% Thinner
217 PPI	vs	+252 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+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

20 Common items in both devices

AMOLED

480x800 pixels

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Windows Phone 7.8

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 505
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Model	Lumia 900 (4G)	Lumia 505
Other model names	AT&T Nokia Lumia 900 LTE (RM-808), Nokia Eloko	Nokia Lumia 505 RM-923
Country or region available	USA	feature not registered
Brand	Nokia	Nokia
Release date	4/8/2012	1/1/2013
Depth	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.5 x 127.8 millimeters (2.7 x 5.03 in)	61.2 x 118.1 millimeters (2.41 x 4.65 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 505
Display type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~53.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	252 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 505
System version	Windows Phone 7.5 Mango	Windows Phone 7.8
Firmware update	Windows Phone 7.8	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 505
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8055	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227A
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 505
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	256MB
Internal storage	16GB (14.78GB available)	4GB
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 505
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 17)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 505
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 505
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1280x720 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 505
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 505
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 505
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 505
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BP-6EW	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-3L
Battery capacity	1830 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	7.1 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	600 hours (25 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 505
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Matte Black, Cyan, Pink • Nokia ClearBlack Display • Corning Gorilla Curved Glass Screen • Dolby Digital Plus sound • Anti-glare polariser	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Pink • Nokia ClearBlack display • Curved glass screen 2.5D • 7GB free SkyDrive storage • Touch Focus
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 505
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Nokia Lumia 900 (4G) vs Nokia Lumia 505

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 900 vs Nokia Lumia 505 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate