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Apple iPhone 4S (32GB) vs Nokia Lumia 820

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 4S vs Nokia Lumia 820 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 820 X Apple iPhone 4S (32GB) 12Points
3.5"
IPS

640x960

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1432
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 820

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!

iPhone 4S (32GB)} 12 Advantages Apple iPhone 4S (32GB) vs Lumia 820} 14 Advantages Nokia Lumia 820
+32GB (28GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (6GB available)
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)14%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)6%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+640x960 pixels60%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+330 PPI52%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs217 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+2300000 apps (App Store)2 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.1 + A2DP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core58%
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
3.5"vs+4.3"23%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1432 mAhvs+1650 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) 0.3MP
Full HD (1920x1080)
+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

iPhone 4S (32GB)Nokia Lumia 820
 
ModeliPhone 4S (32GB)Lumia 820
Other model namesiPhone 4S A1387, iPhone 4S A1431 CDMANokia Lumia 820, Nokia Arrow
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleNokia
Release date10/1/201111/1/2012
Depth9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)58.6 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)68.5 x 123.8 millimeters (2.7 x 4.87 in)
Weight140 grams (4.9 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

iPhone 4S (32GB)Nokia Lumia 820
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x960 pixels (3:2)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)330 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

iPhone 4S (32GB)Nokia Lumia 820
System versioniOS 5.0Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateiOS 9.0Windows Phone 8.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

iPhone 4S (32GB)Nokia Lumia 820
Chipset32bit: Apple A5 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX543 MP2 (200MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

iPhone 4S (32GB)Nokia Lumia 820
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
8GB (6GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

iPhone 4S (32GB)Nokia Lumia 820
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 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 850/900/1800/1900, A1431: CDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkA1387 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1431 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, 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

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

iPhone 4S (32GB)Nokia Lumia 820
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length35mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

iPhone 4S (32GB)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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

iPhone 4S (32GB)Nokia Lumia 820
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, iTunesMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

iPhone 4S (32GB)Nokia Lumia 820
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

iPhone 4S (32GB)Nokia Lumia 820
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

iPhone 4S (32GB)Nokia Lumia 820
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5T
Battery capacity1432 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.3 hours8 hours
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)330 hours (13.8 days)

โž• Other features

iPhone 4S (32GB)Nokia Lumia 820
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customized with tutorialPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Videocalling over WiFi only
โ€ข Siri natural language commands and dictation
โ€ข iCloud service
โ€ข iCloud
โ€ข Colors: Black, Gray, Red, Yellow, White, Blue, Violet
โ€ข USB OTG On-The-Go
โ€ข Nokia ClearBlack display
โ€ข Wireless charging
โ€ข Video stabilization
โ€ข HD Voice
โ€ข 4G hotspot

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

iPhone 4S (32GB)Nokia Lumia 820
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.18W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)feature not registered
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