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Nokia N8 vs Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N8 vs Microsoft Lumia 535 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.5"
AMOLED

360x640

12
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
19Points Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089) Compare Nokia N8 X
5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1905
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

N8} 9 Advantages Nokia N8 vs Lumia 535 (RM-1089)} 19 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
+16GB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+(back) 12MP138%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+1/1.83" inches119%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/4" inches
+HD (1280x720)126%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (848x480)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
680MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core159%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Flash (EEPROM)vs+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)47%
Thinner
360x640 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
210 PPIvs+220 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+5"43%
Larger screen
f/2.8 (aperture)vs+f/2.4 (aperture)17%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) QCIF (176x144)vs+(front) WVGA (848x480)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+700000 apps (Marketplace)13 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1200 mAhvs+1905 mAh59%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

16 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+9 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Nokia N8Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
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ModelNokia N8Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Other model namesNokia N8-00 RM-596, Nokia VascoNokia Lumia 535 Single-SIM RM-1089, RM-1091
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)CanadaUSAMexico
(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico
BrandNokiaMicrosoft
Release date9/29/201012/1/2014, Announced: 11/11/2014
Depth12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)72.45 x 140.2 millimeters (2.85 x 5.52 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N8Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)210 PPI220 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N8Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
System versionSymbian ^3 S60 5.2Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateSymbian ^3 Nokia BelleWindows 10 Mobile
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N8Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Chipset32bit: Samsung K5W4G2GACA-AL54 ASIC32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerBroadcom BCM2727Qualcomm Adreno 302
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N8Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB
Flash (EEPROM)
8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N8Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload10.2/2 Mbps42/5.76 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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 N8Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsWVGA (848x480) 30 fps
FlashXenon flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.83" inches1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia N8Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)WVGA (848x480)
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 N8Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N8Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N8Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N8Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BL-4D
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-L4A
Battery capacity1200 mAh1905 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.8 hours13 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)552 hours (23 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N8Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Dark Grey, Silver White, Green, Blue, Orange, Pink, Bronze
• 8GB microsSD included
• OpenGL ES 1.1 and 2.0
• OpenVG 1.0
• Dolby Digital Plus surround sound
• Ovi Maps 3.0
• 30FPS video recording only via an update
• Java framework
• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Black, Gray, Blue
• Microsoft Cortana
• 15GB free OneDrive storage

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N8Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.09W/kg (head), 0.85W/kg (body)0.46W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.02W/kg (head)0.62W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
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