Nokia 603
#7607
Nokia 701
#7595Category Breakdown
Nokia 603
Nokia 701
Performance
24.230.1
Camera
15.415.4
Display
53.842.2
Battery
3.213.1
Build
14.515.7
Connectivity
39.737.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.118.2
Summary
- The Nokia 603 and Nokia 701 both feature a 3.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, but the 701 uses an LED-backlit variant for potentially improved visibility.
- In terms of performance, the 701 has a slight edge with 8GB of RAM compared to the 603's 2GB, and its CPU can be updated to 1.3GHz, enhancing processing capabilities.
- The camera on the 701 is also superior with an 8 MP rear sensor versus the 5 MP on the 603, although both can record video at 720p.
- Battery capacity is another difference, with the 701 housing a 1300 mAh battery compared to the 603's 3.0 mAh, which may affect longevity.
- Both devices run on Symbian Belle, providing a similar software experience, but the 701's additional RAM and processing power may offer a smoother performance overall.
- Build quality is comparable, with the 603 being slightly lighter and thicker than the 701.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 603
Nokia 701
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
IPS LCD
LED-backlit IPS LCD
Resolution
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
PPI
360
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz ARM11 (1.3GHz after update)
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
2GB (340MB user available), 512MB RAM, 1GB ROM
8GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Features
fixed focus
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery (BP-3L)
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery (BL-5K)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
113.5 x 57.1 x 12.7 mm, 74 cc (4.47 x 2.25 x 0.5 in)
117.2 x 56.8 x 11 mm, 64 cc (4.61 x 2.24 x 0.43 in)
Weight
109.6 g
131 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, white (front panel)/ black, white, fuchsia, green, yellow, blue (back panel)
Steel dark, silver light, amethyst violet, white
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.33 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body)
1.21 W/kg (head) 0.92 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian Belle, upgradable to Belle FP1
Symbian Belle, upgradable to Belle FP1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass