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Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G) vs Samsung Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1020 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+ Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.5"
AMOLED

768x1280

38.4
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

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28Points Samsung Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 1020 X
6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3120

50
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)

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!

Lumia 1020 (3G)} 5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G) vs Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)} 28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
+158 grams (5.53 ounces)20%
Lighter
vs190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+LED and Xenon flash on main cameraAdvantage
The LED and Xenon flash on main camera helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+1/1.5" inches4%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/1.56" inches
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+4.47GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+12GB LPDDR5X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GBvs+256.54GB (223.16GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)42%
Thinner
AMOLEDvs+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage
LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
768x1280 pixelsvs+1440x3120 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
332 PPIvs+513 PPI55%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+6.7"49%
Larger screen
(back) 38.4MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP87%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 12MP9 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+vs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps118 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAhvs+4900 mAh145%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices
16 million
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
BSI sensor
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
 
ModelLumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 1020 3G RM-876, Nokia EOS, Nokia ElvisGalaxy S25 Plus SM-S936B/Dual-SIM
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date7/26/20132/3/2025, Announced: 1/22/2025
Depth10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 130.4 millimeters (2.81 x 5.13 in)75.8 x 158.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.24 in)
Weight158 grams (5.53 ounces)190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
Display typeAMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~91.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1280 pixels1440x3120 pixels (19,5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)332 PPI513 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered2600nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 15
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 Amberfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 7.0

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM896064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 4.47GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core)
6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 2133477 (v10)
Geekbench: 9669 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR212GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage32GB256.54GB (223.16GB available)
UFS 4.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)38.4 megapixels(triple camera)
50 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady
Main camera resolution7152x5368 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashLED and Xenon flash on main cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.5" inches1/1.56" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
10-bit HDR10+

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels12 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5XW
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh4900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered15W Qi wireless charging
45W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy13.4 hoursfeature not registered
Standby384 hours (16 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
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: Blue Black, Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Wireless DeX

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)
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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