Nokia Lumia 638 vs Nokia Lumia 730 Dual SIM
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Nokia Lumia 638
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Nokia Lumia 730 Dual SIM
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
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Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Nokia Lumia 730 Dual SIM
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Nokia Lumia 730 Dual SIM
Better display
Nokia Lumia 730 Dual SIM
Lighter body
Nokia Lumia 730 Dual SIM
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Nokia Lumia 638 | Nokia Lumia 730 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.5 | 4.7 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 854 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 720 |
| PPI | 218 | 316 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 64.6 | 64.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Nokia Lumia 638 | Nokia Lumia 730 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | Adreno 305 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
Memory
| Spec | Nokia Lumia 638 | Nokia Lumia 730 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 8GB 1GB RAM | 8GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Nokia Lumia 638 | Nokia Lumia 730 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes | 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec. |
| Features | Panorama | Zeiss optics, LED flash, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 6.7 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Nokia Lumia 638 | Nokia Lumia 730 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | — | 1 |
| Lens | — | 5 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Nokia Lumia 638 | Nokia Lumia 730 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1830 | 2200 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 60 h |
| stand by | — | Up to 600 h |
| talk time | — | Up to 22 h (2G) / Up to 17 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Nokia Lumia 638 | Nokia Lumia 730 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 129.5 | 134.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Weight (g) | 136 | 130 |
| Width (mm) | 66.7 | 68.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Nokia Lumia 638 | Nokia Lumia 730 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, December. Released 2014, December | 2014, September. Released 2014, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Nokia Lumia 638 | Nokia Lumia 730 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - RM-1010 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 3, 7, 38, 39, 40, 41 | — |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nokia Lumia 638 | Nokia Lumia 730 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Nokia Lumia 638 | Nokia Lumia 730 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Nokia Lumia 638 | Nokia Lumia 730 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, proximity, compass, sensor core |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Nokia Lumia 638 and Nokia Lumia 730 Dual SIM are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Nokia Lumia 730 Dual SIM packs a 2200 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Nokia Lumia 730 Dual SIM reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 6.7 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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