Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) vs Microsoft Lumia 430

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 530 vs Microsoft Lumia 430 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/24/2015 9:48 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 10:27 AM

Compare Microsoft Lumia 430 X Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Microsoft Lumia 430 Compare Nokia Lumia 530 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

2
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 430

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	vs	12 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 430
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+245 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+(back) 5MP162% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+1/4" inches25% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/5" inches
+FWVGA (854x480)1% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	WVGA (848x480)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.5GB available)	vs	+8GB (4.5GB available)80% More internal storage for applications and files
129 grams (4.52 ounces)	vs	+128 grams (4.48 ounces)1% Lighter
11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)10% Thinner
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1430 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

21 Common items in both devices

Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT LCD

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Windows Phone 8.1

+14 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Microsoft Lumia 430
Change model
Model	Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Lumia 430
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 530 Single-SIM RM-1017, Nokia Rock	Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual-sim
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico	feature not registered
Brand	Nokia	Microsoft
Release date	8/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/2014	4/1/2015
Depth	11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 119.7 millimeters (2.45 x 4.71 in)	63.2 x 120.5 millimeters (2.49 x 4.74 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Microsoft Lumia 430
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Microsoft Lumia 430
System version	Windows Phone 8.1	Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	Denim UI	Denim UI
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Microsoft Lumia 430
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Microsoft Lumia 430
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB
Internal storage	4GB (2.5GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (4.5GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Microsoft Lumia 430
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Microsoft Lumia 430
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps	WVGA (848x480) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Microsoft Lumia 430
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Microsoft Lumia 430
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Microsoft Lumia 430
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Microsoft Lumia 430
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Microsoft Lumia 430
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1430 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	8.4 hours
Standby	528 hours (22 days)	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Microsoft Lumia 430
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Dark grey • Internet Explorer 11 • OneDrive 15GB • Skype, Viber, WhatsApp	• Colors: Black, Black with orange • Internet Explorer 11 • OneDrive 30GB
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Microsoft Lumia 430
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered