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Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (SCV32)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1520 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 X Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940) 08Points
6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Samsung Galaxy A8 (SCV32) Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8 (SCV32)

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Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)} 8 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940) vs Galaxy A8 (SCV32)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 (SCV32)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core22%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.9GHz 32bit Octa-core
+32GB (28GB available)12%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (25GB available)
+6"5%
Larger screen
vs5.7"
+(back) 20.1MP26%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+3400 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3050 mAh
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
209 grams (7.32 ounces)vs+153 grams (5.36 ounces)37%
Lighter
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+5.9 millimeters (0.23 inches)47%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
367 PPIvs+386 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)26%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 5MP3 times
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
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Galaxy A8 (SCV32)
ModelLumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Galaxy A8 (SCV32)
Other model namesAT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940, Nokia BeastieKDDI Samsung Galaxy A8 SM-A800J (4G LTE)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Japan
Japan
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date11/1/20137/24/2015
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)5.9 millimeters (0.23 inches)
Size (width x height)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)76.8 x 158 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in)
Weight209 grams (7.32 ounces)153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Galaxy A8 (SCV32)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI386 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Galaxy A8 (SCV32)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.1Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Galaxy A8 (SCV32)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core)
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330ARM Mali-T628 MP6 533Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Galaxy A8 (SCV32)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)32GB (25GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Galaxy A8 (SCV32)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 17, 18)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, WiMAX, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Galaxy A8 (SCV32)
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)31mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: 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 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Galaxy A8 (SCV32)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Galaxy A8 (SCV32)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Galaxy A8 (SCV32)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Galaxy A8 (SCV32)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Galaxy A8 (SCV32)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3400 mAh3050 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)18 hours
Standby768 hours (32 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Galaxy A8 (SCV32)
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 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, 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, Gold
• Samsung TouchWiz UX

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Galaxy A8 (SCV32)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.486W/kg (head), 1.252W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.256W/kg (head), 0.665W/kg (body)
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