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Nokia X vs Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia X vs Apple iPhone 3G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4"
IPS

480x800

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
03Points Apple iPhone 3G (16GB) Compare Nokia X X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia X

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!

X} 25 Advantages Nokia X vs iPhone 3G (16GB)} 3 Advantages Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs412MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+eMMC 4.41Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsFlash (EEPROM)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs133 grams (4.66 ounces)
+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)17%
Thinner
vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+233 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+4"14%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+FWVGA (854x480)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1150 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
4GB (2GB available)vs+16GB (14GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
+7 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 XiPhone 3G (16GB)
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ModelNokia XiPhone 3G (16GB)
Other model namesNokia X Dual-sim RM-980, Nokia X A110, Nokia NormandyiPhone 3G, iPhone 2
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaApple
Release date2/24/20147/1/2008
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 115.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.55 in)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight129 grams (4.52 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia XiPhone 3G (16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia XiPhone 3G (16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeaniOS 2.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 4.0
User InterfaceNokia X 1.0 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia XiPhone 3G (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)32bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)PowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia XiPhone 3G (16GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2128MB SDRAM
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)
eMMC 4.41
16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia XiPhone 3G (16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps3.6 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 900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia XiPhone 3G (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)FWVGA (854x480) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia XiPhone 3G (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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 XiPhone 3G (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation1 microphone1 microphone
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, iTunes

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia XiPhone 3G (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia XiPhone 3G (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia XiPhone 3G (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BN-01
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy10.5 hours10 hours
Standby408 hours (17 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia XiPhone 3G (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Bright green, Bright red, Cyan, Yellow
Nokia ClearBlack
• Nokia Here Maps
• Skype
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia XiPhone 3G (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.52W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.56W/kg (head), 0.23W/kg (body)
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