Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250)
Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1520 vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
20.1
MP
MP
1.2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3400
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.65"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
5
MP
MP
1.3mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1750
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
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19 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
(front) HD (1280x720) |
4G LTE |
Capacitive |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250) | |
Model | Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250) |
Other model names | AT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940 (Rogers/Telus/Bell) | Google Galaxy Nexus LTE, Samsung GT-i9250 |
Country or region available | Canada, USA | India |
Brand | Nokia | Samsung |
Release date | 11/1/2013 | 5/1/2012, Announced: 10/29/2011 |
Depth | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in) | 67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in) |
Weight | 209 grams (7.32 ounces) | 135 grams (4.73 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6" inches | 4.65" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 720x1280 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 367 PPI | 316 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 2 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250) | |
System version | Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3 | Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
Firmware update | Windows Phone 8.1 | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm) | 32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 7241 (v3) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 1GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) | 32GB (27GB available) |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17) | LTE Cat3 (Bands 30) |
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 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 20.1 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5376x3744 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | Not supported |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection | Face detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.2 megapixels | 1.3 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x960 pixels | 1280x1024 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | 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 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250) | |
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, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3 |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250) | |
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 | 3.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 3400 mAh | 1750 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 25 hours (1 days) | 8.3 hours |
Standby | 768 hours (32 days) | 270 hours (11.3 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), 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, Flash player |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Red • Windows Phone 8 Black UI • Qi Wireless Charging • Dolby Digital • USB On-the-go 1.3 • 7GB SkyDrive • Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display • Nokia PureView camera • Carl Zeiss optics • Dual capture camera • Panorama photo • WiFi hotspot | • Colors: Black, White • Curved glass screen (Contour Display) • Oleophobic coating resistance screen • Google Maps 5.0 3D • WiFi hotspot • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250) | |
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 |