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Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G) vs LG L40 (Dual D170)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1020 vs LG L40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG L40 X Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G) 24Points
4.5"
AMOLED

768x1280

38.4
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.5"
IPS

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Lumia 1020 (4G)} 24 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G) vs L40 (Dual D170)} 5 Advantages LG L40 (Dual D170)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)
+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+32GB18 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1.68GB available)
+10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)14%
Thinner
vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+768x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+332 PPI101%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+4.5"29%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 38.4MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED and Xenon flash on main cameraAdvantage
The LED and Xenon flash on main camera helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+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)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (800x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+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
+2000 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1540 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+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+114 grams (3.99 ounces)39%
Lighter
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
+10 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 (4G)LG L40 (Dual D170)
ModelLumia 1020 (4G)L40 (Dual D170)
Other model namesAT&T Nokia Lumia 1020 RM-877, RM-875, Nokia EOS, Nokia ElvisLG L40 Dual Chip D170, LG L40 Dual Sim D170, LG D170
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaLG
Release date7/26/20134/1/2014
Depth10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 130.4 millimeters (2.81 x 5.13 in)59 x 109.4 millimeters (2.32 x 4.31 in)
Weight158 grams (5.53 ounces)114 grams (3.99 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1280 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)332 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)LG L40 (Dual D170)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 Amberfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UI 3.0

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM896032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)LG L40 (Dual D170)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB4GB (1.68GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
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, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Back camera (main camera)38.4 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution7152x5368 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsWVGA (800x480) 30 fps
FlashLED and Xenon flash on main cameraNot supported
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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionSmile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)LG L40 (Dual D170)
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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)LG L40 (Dual D170)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)LG L40 (Dual D170)
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)LG L40 (Dual D170)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5XW
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh1540 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy13.4 hoursfeature not registered
Standby384 hours (16 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)LG L40 (Dual D170)
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, 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
• 4G mobile hotspot
• Colors: Black, White
• Guest Mode
• Quick Memo
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)LG L40 (Dual D170)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.56W/kg (head), 0.65W/kg (body)
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