Category Breakdown
Nokia 800c
Nokia Lumia 900
Performance
52.352.3
Camera
15.415.4
Display
75.775.7
Battery
14.517.7
Build
0.215.4
Connectivity
30.532.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.027.6
Summary
- The Nokia 800c features a 3.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Nokia Lumia 900 has a larger 4.3-inch AMOLED display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 217 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 chipset and have identical CPU and GPU specifications, offering similar performance.
- The camera capabilities are also the same with an 8 MP rear camera, but the Lumia 900 includes a 1 MP front camera for selfies, absent in the 800c.
- In terms of battery, the Lumia 900 has a larger capacity at 1830 mAh compared to the 800c's 1450 mAh.
- Both phones run on Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango, providing a consistent software experience.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Lumia 900 being larger and heavier than the 800c.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 800c
Nokia Lumia 900
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
Also known as Nokia Lumia 800c
Also known as Nokia Lumia 900 RM-823
Display
Size
3.7"
4.3"
Type
AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655T Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm APQ8055 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.4 GHz Scorpion
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
16GB 512MB RAM
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash
Carl Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
VGA@15fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1830 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery (BV-5JW)
Non-removable Li-Ion 1830 mAh battery (BP-6EW)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116.5 x 61.2 x 12.1 mm, 76 cc (4.59 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
127.8 x 68.5 x 11.5 mm, 90 cc (5.03 x 2.70 x 0.45 in)
Weight
142 g
160 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Cyan
Black, cyan, white, magenta
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.29 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

