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Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition) vs Nokia 5.3 (64GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 930 vs Nokia 5.3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 5.3 X Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition) 12Points
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2420
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Nokia 5.3 (64GB/6GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 930 X
6.55"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 5.3 (64GB/6GB)

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Lumia 930 (Gold edition)} 12 Advantages Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition) vs 5.3 (64GB/6GB)} 18 Advantages Nokia 5.3 (64GB/6GB)
+167 grams (5.85 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x1920 pixels80%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+441 PPI65%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs268 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
2.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)43%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (26GB available)vs+64GB (50GB available)92%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)15%
Thinner
5"vs+6.55"31%
Larger screen
(back) 20.1MPvs+(quad camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP8%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 8MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2420 mAhvs+4000 mAh65%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

24 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
4G LTE
150 Mbps
Capacitive
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/6GB)
ModelLumia 930 (Gold edition)5.3 (64GB/6GB)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 930 RM-1045, Lumia 930 Golden, Nokia MartiniNokia 5.3 TA-1223, TA-1227, TA-1229, TA-1234 (6GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date12/1/20144/2/2020, Announced: 3/19/2020
Depth9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)71 x 137 millimeters (2.8 x 5.39 in)76.6 x 164.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.47 in)
Weight167 grams (5.85 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/6GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI268 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered450nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/6GB)
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Android 10
Firmware updateWindows 10 MobileAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/6GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Prime 800 MSM8974 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/6GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (26GB available)64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/6GB)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Global version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
India version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)LTE Cat4
Global version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedGlobal:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
America:
850/900/1700/1900/2100
India:
850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixels(quad camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide 13mm
2MP macro
2MP depth
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/6GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/6GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5QW
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2420 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Not supported
Talk time autonomy15 hoursfeature not registered
Standby432 hours (18 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/6GB)
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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black/gold, White/gold
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Records 4K (after Denim update)
• Camera focal length of 26mm
• Dolby Digital Plus surround sound
• Internet Explorer 11
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, WhatsApp
• WiFi hotspot up to 8 devices
• Colors: Charcoal black, Cyan, Sand
• Android One
• 2.5D glass screen

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.03W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.7W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
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