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Nokia Lumia 530

Nokia Lumia 530

#8129
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160

Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160

#7477

Category Breakdown

Nokia Lumia 530
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
Performance
38.932.7
Camera
12.715.4
Display
16.940.0
Battery
14.315.2
Build
16.217.4
Connectivity
32.731.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.218.7

Summary

  • The Nokia Lumia 530 features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 has a slightly smaller 3.8-inch PLS LCD display at 480 x 800 pixels, both offering similar pixel densities.
  • In terms of performance, the Lumia 530 is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor, compared to the dual-core 800 MHz in the Ace 2, which may result in better multitasking and overall responsiveness for the Lumia.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Ace 2 can record video at 720p, while the Lumia is limited to 480p.
  • The Lumia 530 has a 1430 mAh battery, slightly less than the Ace 2's 1500 mAh, which may affect longevity.
  • Software-wise, the Lumia runs on Windows Phone 8.1, offering a different user experience compared to the Ace 2's Android 2.3, which can be upgraded to 4.1.2 with TouchWiz UI.
  • Build quality is comparable, with the Lumia being slightly thicker and heavier than the Ace 2.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Nokia Lumia 530
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160

General

Release Date

2014
2012

Announced

2014
2012

Description

Also known as Nokia Lumia 530 RM-1017
Available as Samsung Galaxy Ace II X S7560M for Bell Canada

Display

Size

4"
3.8"

Type

TFT
PLS LCD

Resolution

480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)

PPI

480
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
NovaThor U8500

CPU

Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 800 MHz

GPU

Adreno 302
Mali-400

Memory

4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, 1/4.0"
5 MP, f/2.7, AF

Main Camera Features

N/A
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

1430 mAh
1500 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

119.7 x 62.3 x 11.7 mm, 86.8 cc (4.71 x 2.45 x 0.46 in)
118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm (4.66 x 2.45 x 0.41 in)

Weight

129 g
122 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Bright orange, Bright green, White, Dark grey
Black, White, La Fleur

Foldable

SAR

0.77 W/kg (head)     0.99 W/kg (body)
0.52 W/kg (head)     0.76 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
3.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass