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Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A) vs Nokia Lumia 820

Side by side comparison between Samsung Google Nexus S vs Nokia Lumia 820 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 820 X Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A) 05Points
Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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14Points Nokia Lumia 820 Compare Samsung Google Nexus S X
Nokia Lumia 820
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 820

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Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)} 5 Advantages Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A) vs Lumia 820} 14 Advantages Nokia Lumia 820
+16GB (13GB available)117%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs8GB (6GB available)
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)24%
Lighter		vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsAMOLED
+233 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs217 PPI
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use		vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core122%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.88 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)10%
Thinner
4"vs+4.3"8%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
VGA (720x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAhvs+1650 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
21 Common items in both devices
16 million
480x800 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) 0.3MP
(front) VGA (640x480)
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)Nokia Lumia 820
 
ModelGoogle Nexus S (GT-i9020A)Lumia 820
Other model namesAT&T Samsung Nexus S i9020A, Samsung SojuNokia Lumia 820, Nokia Arrow
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date4/1/201111/1/2012
Depth10.88 millimeters (0.43 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)68.5 x 123.8 millimeters (2.7 x 4.87 in)
Weight129 grams (4.52 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)Nokia Lumia 820
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size4" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)Nokia Lumia 820
System versionAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanWindows Phone 8.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)Nokia Lumia 820
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)Nokia Lumia 820
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC		8GB (6GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)Nokia Lumia 820
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)Nokia Lumia 820
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)Nokia Lumia 820
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)Nokia Lumia 820
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)Nokia Lumia 820
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)Nokia Lumia 820
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)Nokia Lumia 820
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5T
Battery capacity1500 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.7 hours8 hours
Standby428 hours (17.8 days)330 hours (13.8 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)Nokia Lumia 820
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Contour Display with curved glass screen
• Panorama photo
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, Gray, Red, Yellow, White, Blue, Violet
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Wireless charging
• Video stabilization
• HD Voice
• 4G hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)Nokia Lumia 820
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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