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Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G) vs HTC Windows Phone 8S

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1020 vs HTC Windows Phone 8S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S X Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G) 24Points
Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
AMOLED

768x1280

38.4
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

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03Points HTC Windows Phone 8S Compare Nokia Lumia 1020 X
HTC Windows Phone 8S
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)

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Lumia 1020 (4G)} 24 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G) vs Windows Phone 8S} 3 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs512MB LPDDR2
+32GB7 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT Super LCD
+768x1280 pixels156%
Higher resolution screen		vs480x800 pixels
+332 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs233 PPI
+4.5"13%
Larger screen		vs4"
+(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		vsLED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness		vsNot supported
+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsHD (1280x720)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+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
+2000 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1700 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		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
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
158 grams (5.53 ounces)vs+113 grams (3.96 ounces)40%
Lighter
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)1%
Thinner
18 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Windows Phone 8.0 Amber
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+11 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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πŸ“± Model features

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)HTC Windows Phone 8S
 
ModelLumia 1020 (4G)Windows Phone 8S
Other model namesAT&T Nokia Lumia 1020 RM-877, RM-875, Nokia EOS, Nokia ElvisHTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC Rio
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaHTC
Release date7/26/201311/1/2012
Depth10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 130.4 millimeters (2.81 x 5.13 in)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)
Weight158 grams (5.53 ounces)113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Display typeAMOLEDTFT Super LCD
Screen size4.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~60% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)332 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)HTC Windows Phone 8S
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 AmberWindows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM896032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8627
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)HTC Windows Phone 8S
RAM memory2GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB4GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE RM-875: 800/900/1800/2100/2600 - RM-877: 700/850/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Back camera (main camera)38.4 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution7152x5368 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED and Xenon flash on main cameraLED 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 focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
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

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)HTC Windows Phone 8S
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)HTC Windows Phone 8S
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)HTC Windows Phone 8S
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5XW		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13.4 hoursfeature not registered
Standby384 hours (16 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)HTC Windows Phone 8S
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, White, Yellow
β€’ Qi Wireless Charging
β€’ Dolby Digital Plus
β€’ USB On-the-go
β€’ Nokia EOS
β€’ 7GB SkyDrive
β€’ Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display
β€’ Nokia PureView camera
β€’ BSI sensor of 41MP
β€’ Carl Zeiss optics
β€’ Dual capture camera
β€’ Panorama photo
β€’ 4G mobile hotspot		β€’ Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
β€’ Studio-quality sound with Beats AudioΒ™ built in
β€’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage
β€’ Noise reduction
β€’ DLNA
β€’ Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone

☒️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)HTC Windows Phone 8S
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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