Nokia 603 vs Nokia C7 Astound
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Nokia 603
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Nokia C7 Astound
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Nokia C7 Astound
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Nokia 603
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Nokia 603 | Nokia C7 Astound |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 640 | 640 |
| Resolution Width | 360 | 360 |
| PPI | 210 | 210 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Screen-to-body | 52.1 | 50.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Nokia 603 | Nokia C7 Astound |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1.0 GHz | 680 MHz ARM 11 |
| GPU | — | Broadcom BCM2727 |
Memory
| Spec | Nokia 603 | Nokia C7 Astound |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | — | 8GB 0.25GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Nokia 603 | Nokia C7 Astound |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@25fps, 720p@30fps (via SW update) |
| Features | fixed focus | Dual-LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 8 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Nokia 603 | Nokia C7 Astound |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | — | 1200 |
| music play | Up to 75 h | Up to 54 h |
| stand by | Up to 460 h (2G) / Up to 490 h (3G) | Up to 555 h (2G) / Up to 656 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up 16 h (2G) / Up to 7 h (3G) | Up to 9 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 5 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Nokia 603 | Nokia C7 Astound |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 113.5 | 117.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 12.7 | 10.5 |
| Weight (g) | 109.6 | 130 |
| Width (mm) | 57.1 | 56.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Nokia 603 | Nokia C7 Astound |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2011, October. Released 2011, October | 2011, March. Released 2011, April 6th |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Nokia 603 | Nokia C7 Astound |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 10.2/2 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nokia 603 | Nokia C7 Astound |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 3 | 3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS; Ovi Maps 3.0 |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | Stereo FM radio, RDS; FM transmitter |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Nokia 603 | Nokia C7 Astound |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Nokia 603 | Nokia C7 Astound |
|---|---|---|
| browser | — | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, Adobe Flash Lite |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Nokia 603 and Nokia C7 Astound are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Nokia C7 Astound reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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