Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7105 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1020 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/15/2013 11:34 AM, updated: 4/29/2020 9:56 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 2 X Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

768x1280

38.4
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7105 16GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 1020 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7105 16GB)

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!

8 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7105 16GB)
+32GB146% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+158 grams (5.53 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+768x1280 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+332 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 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	vs	LED flash
+f/2.2 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)11% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4.5"	vs	+5.5"22% Larger screen
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 2MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh55% 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 supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

30 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR2

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

BSI sensor

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) HD (1280x720)

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7105 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 1020 (4G)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7105 16GB)
Other model names	AT&T Nokia Lumia 1020 RM-877, RM-875, Nokia EOS, Nokia Elvis	Galaxy Note2 (4G LTE) N7105, Samsung GT-N7105T
Country or region available	feature not registered	Canada, USA, (Europe)
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	7/26/2013	11/1/2012
Depth	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.4 x 130.4 millimeters (2.81 x 5.13 in)	80.5 x 151.1 millimeters (3.17 x 5.95 in)
Weight	158 grams (5.53 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7105 16GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	332 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7105 16GB)
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Windows Phone 8.0 Amber	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7105 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	ARM Mali-400 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7105 16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7105 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE RM-875: 800/900/1800/2100/2600 - RM-877: 700/850/1700/1900/2100	LTE Cat3 (Bands 3, 7) N7105T version: LTE (Bands 3, 7, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7105 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	38.4 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	7152x5368 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED and Xenon flash on main camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7105 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7105 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7105 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7105 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7105 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-5XW	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	13.4 hours	15 hours
Standby	384 hours (16 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7105 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not 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: Titanium Gray, Marble White • Samsung TouchWiz interface • SoundAlive • S Pen stylus Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7105 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered