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Nokia 206 (Dual-sim) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 (SPH-L720)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 206 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 X Nokia 206 (Dual-sim) 03Points
2.4"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP
N/A
1100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
29Points Samsung Galaxy S4 (SPH-L720) Compare Nokia 206 X
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 (SPH-L720)

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!

206 (Dual-sim)} 3 Advantages Nokia 206 (Dual-sim) vs Galaxy S4 (SPH-L720)} 29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 (SPH-L720)
+91 grams (3.19 ounces)43%
Lighter
vs130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
64MBvs+16GB (12GB available)191 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.4 millimeters (0.49 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)57%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+441 PPI164%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+5"108%
Larger screen
(back) 1.2MPvs+(back) 13MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.8 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)27%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps423 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, ANT+, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1100 mAhvs+2600 mAh136%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
WAP, HTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

4 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
MicroUSB 2.0 / MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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📱 Model features

Nokia 206 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S4 (SPH-L720)
Model206 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S4 (SPH-L720)
Other model namesNokia Asha 206 RM-872, Nokia 2060Sprint Galaxy S4 L720 CDMA, Samsung Altius
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date12/1/20124/27/2013, Announced: 3/15/2013
Depth12.4 millimeters (0.49 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)49.4 x 116 millimeters (1.94 x 4.57 in)69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)
Weight91 grams (3.19 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 206 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S4 (SPH-L720)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size2.4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~31.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI441 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 206 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S4 (SPH-L720)
System versionNokia Series OS S40 Platform 2.0Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 206 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S4 (SPH-L720)
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 206 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S4 (SPH-L720)
RAM memoryfeature not registered2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64MB16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 206 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S4 (SPH-L720)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800 - USA: 850/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (2)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800 - USA: 850/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 206 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S4 (SPH-L720)
Back camera (main camera)1.2 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x960 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144) 10 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.14µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 206 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S4 (SPH-L720)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 206 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S4 (SPH-L720)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 206 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S4 (SPH-L720)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredSupported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 206 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S4 (SPH-L720)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 206 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S4 (SPH-L720)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1100 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy20 hours17 hours
Standby680 hours (28.3 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 206 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S4 (SPH-L720)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Cyan , Magenta, Yellow, Black, White
• USB On-the-go support
• Java games
• 100% recoverable as materials and energy
• Java framework
• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist
• Dual Shot camera
• mDNIe
• S-Voice
• Group Play
• Smart Stay eye tracking
• Dropbox (50GB)
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 206 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S4 (SPH-L720)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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