BenQ A3
#6155
Nokia Lumia 900 AT&T
#5441Category Breakdown
BenQ A3
Nokia Lumia 900 AT&T
Performance
38.252.3
Camera
39.615.4
Display
55.275.7
Battery
18.917.7
Build
0.214.1
Connectivity
31.037.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.027.8
Summary
- The BenQ A3 features a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Nokia Lumia 900's 4.3-inch AMOLED display at 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A3 is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Play with 4GB of RAM, while the Lumia 900 uses a single-core Snapdragon S2 with 512MB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the A3.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Lumia 900 can record video at 720p, whereas the A3's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The A3 has a 2000 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Lumia 900's 1830 mAh, which may provide longer usage.
- The A3 runs on Android 4.1.2, offering a different software experience compared to the Lumia 900's Windows Phone 7.5, which may appeal to different user preferences.
- Build quality shows the A3 being lighter at 135g versus the Lumia's 160g, but the Lumia has a thicker profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BenQ A3
Nokia Lumia 900 AT&T
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
For AT&TAlso known as Nokia Lumia 900 RM-808
Display
Size
4.5"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
AMOLED
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
540
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
Qualcomm APQ8055 Snapdragon S2
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 203
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Carl Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
VGA@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1830 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 1830 mAh battery (BP-6EW)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
133.9 x 66 x 10 mm (5.27 x 2.60 x 0.39 in)
127.8 x 68.5 x 11.5 mm, 90 cc (5.03 x 2.70 x 0.45 in)
Weight
135 g
160 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Matte black, cyan, pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.51 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass