Nokia 1 vs Nokia Lumia 638
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Nokia 1
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Nokia Lumia 638
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Nokia 1
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Nokia 1
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Nokia 1 | Nokia Lumia 638 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 854 | 854 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 480 |
| PPI | 218 | 218 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 61.6 | 64.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Nokia 1 | Nokia Lumia 638 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Mali-T720MP1 | Adreno 305 |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek MT6737M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | — |
| OS Version | 8.1 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Nokia 1 | Nokia Lumia 638 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 8GB 1GB RAM | 8GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Nokia 1 | Nokia Lumia 638 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 480p | Yes |
| Features | LED flash | Panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 5 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Nokia 1 | Nokia Lumia 638 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | — |
| Lens | 2 MP | — |
Battery
| Spec | Nokia 1 | Nokia Lumia 638 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2150 | 1830 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 53 h | — |
| stand by | Up to 360 h (3G) | — |
| talk time | Up to 9 h (3G) | — |
Body
| Spec | Nokia 1 | Nokia Lumia 638 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Plastic front, plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 133.6 | 129.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.5 | 9.2 |
| Weight (g) | 131 | 136 |
| Width (mm) | 67.8 | 66.7 |
Launch
| Spec | Nokia 1 | Nokia Lumia 638 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, February. Released 2018, April | 2014, December. Released 2014, December |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Nokia 1 | Nokia Lumia 638 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 - EMEA/APAC | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - RM-1010 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40 - EMEA/APAC | 3, 7, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nokia 1 | Nokia Lumia 638 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Nokia 1 | Nokia Lumia 638 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Nokia 1 | Nokia Lumia 638 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Nokia 1 and Nokia Lumia 638 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Nokia 1 packs a 2150 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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