Nokia Lumia 505
#6670
Nokia N9
#6045Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 505
Nokia N9
Performance
32.441.4
Camera
12.715.4
Display
67.575.7
Battery
13.114.5
Build
16.115.1
Connectivity
25.140.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.725.4
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 505 features a 3.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Nokia N9 has a slightly larger 3.9-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, both offering similar pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia 505 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset with an 800 MHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, whereas the N9 utilizes a more powerful TI OMAP 3630 chipset with a 1.0 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the N9 supports autofocus and can record video at 720p, compared to the Lumia 505's 480p video capability.
- The Lumia 505 has a 1300 mAh battery, while the N9 has a slightly larger 1450 mAh battery.
- In terms of software experience, the Lumia 505 runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7.8, whereas the N9 operates on MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan, offering different user interfaces and app ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 505
Nokia N9
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
Also known as Nokia RM-923
Also known as Nokia N9-00, Nokia N9 Lankku
Display
Size
3.7"
3.9"
Type
AMOLED, 65K colors
AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~251 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
TI OMAP 3630
CPU
800 MHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz Cortex A8
GPU
Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
4GB 256MB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
Carl Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1450 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable (BP-3L)
Non-removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery (BV-5JW)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
118.1 x 61.2 x 11.3 mm, 76 cc (4.65 x 2.41 x 0.44 in)
116.5 x 61.2 x 12.1 mm, 76 cc (4.59 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
Weight
131 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red, Pink
Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy white
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.91 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)
1.18 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS; Ovi Maps
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.8
MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass