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Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1020 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini 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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15Points Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4) Compare Nokia Lumia 1020 X
4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4)

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)} 13 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G) vs Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core8%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR3
+32GB167%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+768x1280 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+332 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs326 PPI
+(back) 38.4MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+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
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
158 grams (5.53 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)32%
Lighter
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)14%
Thinner
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 2.1MP69%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
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+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAhvs+2100 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
4.5"
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+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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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4)
ModelLumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 1020 3G RM-876, Nokia EOS, Nokia ElvisUS Cellular Galaxy S5 mini G800R4 CDMA, Samsung Atlantic
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date7/26/20137/1/2014
Depth10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 130.4 millimeters (2.81 x 5.13 in)64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)
Weight158 grams (5.53 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)332 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 AmberAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM896032bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225ARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR21.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
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)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4)
Back camera (main camera)38.4 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution7152x5368 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED and Xenon flash on main cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
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)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5XW
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13.4 hours10 hours
Standby384 hours (16 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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: Black
• Panorama photo
• S-Voice

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.25W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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