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Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G) vs Nokia N96

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1020 vs Nokia N96 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N96 X Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G) 27Points
4.5"
AMOLED

768x1280

38.4
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.8"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)

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Lumia 1020 (3G)} 27 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G) vs N96} 5 Advantages Nokia N96
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs264MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR215 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+32GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB
+10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)73%
Thinner
vs18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+768x1280 pixels12 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+332 PPI132%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+4.5"61%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(back) 38.4MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED and Xenon flash on main cameraAdvantage
The LED and Xenon flash on main camera helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
+(front) 1.2MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+(front) HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) QVGA (320x240)
+700000 apps (Marketplace)13 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps11 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2000 mAh111%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs950 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 160GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
158 grams (5.53 ounces)vs+125 grams (4.38 ounces)26%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supportedvs+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

11 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Video calling
Vibrating alert
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Nokia N96
 
ModelLumia 1020 (3G)Nokia N96
Other model namesNokia Lumia 1020 3G RM-876, Nokia EOS, Nokia ElvisNokia N96 US, Nokia N96-3 RM-247
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date7/26/20139/4/2008
Depth10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 130.4 millimeters (2.81 x 5.13 in)55 x 103 millimeters (2.17 x 4.06 in)
Weight158 grams (5.53 ounces)125 grams (4.38 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Nokia N96
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~42.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1280 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)332 PPI143 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Nokia N96
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloSymbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 Amberfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Nokia N96
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM896032bit: STMicroelectronics Nomadik STn8815A12
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 264MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Nokia N96
RAM memory2GB LPDDR2128MB SDRAM
Internal storage32GB16GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 160GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Nokia N96
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Nokia N96
Back camera (main camera)38.4 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution7152x5368 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED and Xenon flash on main cameraDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Nokia N96
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)QVGA (320x240)
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

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Nokia N96
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Nokia N96
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Nokia N96
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Nokia N96
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5XW
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5F
Battery capacity2000 mAh950 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13.4 hours2.5 hours
Standby384 hours (16 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Nokia N96
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Yellow
• Qi Wireless Charging
• Dolby Digital Plus
• USB On-the-go
• Nokia EOS
• 7GB SkyDrive
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display
• Nokia PureView camera
• BSI sensor of 41MP
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Dual capture camera
• Panorama photo
• 3G mobile hotspot
• Colors: Black, Silver, Quartz
• Carl Zeiss optics
• N-Gage compatible
• TV DVB-H Class C (470-750MHz)
• Document viewer Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Nokia N96
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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