Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) vs Nokia Asha 305

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 530 vs Nokia Asha 305 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/30/2014 2:16 PM, updated: 12/13/2021 3:19 AM

Compare Nokia Asha 305 X Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Nokia Asha 305 Compare Nokia Lumia 530 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x400

2
MP

32MB
RAM

Single-core

1110
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)

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!

20 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	vs	2 Advantages Nokia Asha 305
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core76% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR215 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	32MB SDRAM
+4GB409 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64MB (10MB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)9% Thinner	vs	12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+480x854 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x400 pixels
+245 PPI58% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	155 PPI
+4"33% Larger screen	vs	3"
+(back) 5MP162% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+FWVGA (854x480)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (176x144)
+700000 apps (Marketplace)699 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps88 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.	vs	Resistive
+1430 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1110 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
129 grams (4.52 ounces)	vs	+98 grams (3.43 ounces)32% Lighter
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

8 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

3.5mm jack

FM / FM (RDS)

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Asha 305
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Model	Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Asha 305
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 530 Single-SIM RM-1017, Nokia Rock	Nokia Asha 3050 Dual-Sim RM-766, Nokia 3050 RM-766
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico	(Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Nokia
Release date	8/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/2014	7/1/2012
Depth	11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)	12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 119.7 millimeters (2.45 x 4.71 in)	53.8 x 110.3 millimeters (2.12 x 4.34 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	98 grams (3.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Asha 305
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~43.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	240x400 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Resistive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	155 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Asha 305
System version	Windows Phone 8.1	Nokia Series OS S40 Platform 2.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	Denim UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Asha 305
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212	32bit
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Asha 305
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	32MB SDRAM
Internal storage	4GB eMMC 4.5	64MB (10MB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Asha 305
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Asha 305
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps	QCIF (176x144) 10 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Asha 305
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Asha 305
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Asha 305
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Asha 305
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Asha 305
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4U
Battery capacity	1430 mAh	1110 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	14 hours
Standby	528 hours (22 days)	528 hours (22 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Asha 305
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Dark grey • 15GB free storage OneDrive • Internet Explorer 11 • Skype, Viber, LINE, WhatsApp, WeChat	• Colors: Silver White, Red, Mid Blue, Dark Grey • 2GB microSD included • Containing up to 60% recycled materials • Change SIM cards without turning off your phone • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia Asha 305
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered