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Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) vs Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) vs Apple iPhone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 4 X Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) 04Points
2.4"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

vs
25Points Apple iPhone 4 (16GB) Compare Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) X
3.5"
IPS

640x960

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)

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!

X5 (TD-SCDMA)} 4 Advantages Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) vs iPhone 4 (16GB)} 25 Advantages Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)
+Until 8GB microSDAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)14%
Lighter
vs137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
264MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MBvs+512MB LPDDR3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (80MB available)vs+16GB (14GB available)178 times
More internal storage for applications and files
14.7 millimeters (0.58 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)58%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
240x320 pixelsvs+640x960 pixels7 times
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+330 PPI98%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+3.5"46%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) QCIF (176x144)vs+(front) VGA (720x480)13 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)45 times
More apps available to download and use
3G TD-HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G TD-HSDPA) 2 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
950 mAhvs+1420 mAh49%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

13 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 0.3MP
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
+6 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)iPhone 4 (16GB)
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ModelNokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)iPhone 4 (16GB)
Other model namesNokia X5-00, Nokia X5 for China MobileiPhone 4
Country or region availableChina
China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaApple
Release date7/1/20106/1/2010
Depth14.7 millimeters (0.58 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)49.8 x 113 millimeters (1.96 x 4.45 in)58.66 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredStainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)iPhone 4 (16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size2.4" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~31.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~54% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels640x960 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI330 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)iPhone 4 (16GB)
System versionSymbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2iOS 4.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 7.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)iPhone 4 (16GB)
Chipset32bit32bit: Apple A4 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 264MHz ARM9 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)iPhone 4 (16GB)
RAM memory128MB512MB LPDDR
Internal storage256MB (80MB available)16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 8GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)iPhone 4 (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)iPhone 4 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 15 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.75ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)iPhone 4 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)VGA (720x480)
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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)iPhone 4 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263MPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, iTunes

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)iPhone 4 (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)iPhone 4 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)iPhone 4 (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5F
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity950 mAh1420 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.6 hours12 hours
Standby165 hours (6.9 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

โž• Other features

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)iPhone 4 (16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browserWAP, HTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Various
โ€ข Dual mode GSM/TD-SCDMA phone
Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Videocalling over Wi-Fi only
iCloud service

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)iPhone 4 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.17W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.93W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
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