Nokia Lumia 530
#7677
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
#8639Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 530
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.252.3
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, 1/4.0"
5 MP, f/2.7, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Bright orange, Bright green, White, Dark grey
Black, White, La Fleur
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes