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Nokia Lumia 925 (3G) vs Apple iPhone 5C (8GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 925 vs Apple iPhone 5C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 5C X Nokia Lumia 925 (3G) 14Points
4.5"
AMOLED

768x1280

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Apple iPhone 5C (8GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 925 X
4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1510
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)

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Lumia 925 (3G)} 14 Advantages Nokia Lumia 925 (3G) vs iPhone 5C (8GB)} 8 Advantages Apple iPhone 5C (8GB)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+16GB (13GB available)160%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)6%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+768x1280 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
vs640x1136 pixels
+332 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs326 PPI
+4.5"13%
Larger screen
vs4"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+1/3" inches7%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.2" inches
+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+2000 mAh32%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1510 mAh
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
139 grams (4.87 ounces)vs+132 grams (4.62 ounces)5%
Lighter
AMOLEDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)2 times
More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

26 Common items in both devices
1GB / 1GB LPDDR3
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
BSI sensor
(front) 1.2MP
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)iPhone 5C (8GB)
ModelLumia 925 (3G)iPhone 5C (8GB)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 925 RM-910, Nokia RM-910, Nokia Lumia 925TApple iPhone 5C A1507, iPhone A1456, A1529, A1532
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaApple
Release date6/1/20139/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)70.6 x 129 millimeters (2.78 x 5.08 in)59.2 x 124.4 millimeters (2.33 x 4.9 in)
Weight139 grams (4.87 ounces)132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)iPhone 5C (8GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1280 pixels640x1136 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)332 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)iPhone 5C (8GB)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloiOS 7.0
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.1iOS 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)iPhone 5C (8GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM896032bit: Apple A6 (32nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225PowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 2225

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)iPhone 5C (8GB)
RAM memory1GB1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)iPhone 5C (8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA/A1456 model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1507/A1529 model:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1533 CDMA/A1453 model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3
A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25)
A1456 model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26)
A1507 model:
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
A1529 model
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (38,39,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)iPhone 5C (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)iPhone 5C (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)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 925 (3G)iPhone 5C (8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)iPhone 5C (8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)iPhone 5C (8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)iPhone 5C (8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BL-4YW
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh1510 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy12.8 hours10 hours
Standby432 hours (18 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)iPhone 5C (8GB)
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, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gray
• USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ Display
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Dolby sound enhancement
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Wireless charging
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
• Oleophobic coating
• Simultaneous HD video and image recording
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud cloud service
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)iPhone 5C (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.15W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
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