Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)

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

7/12/2017 8:15 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 10:44 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover X Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690) Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.65"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)

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!

28 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+32GB (28GB available)190 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (150MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)37% Thinner	vs	11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels13 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+367 PPI132% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	158 PPI
+6"64% Larger screen	vs	3.65"
+(back) 20.1MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3400 mAh127% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+100 grams (3.5 ounces)109% 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	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

14 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

Proximity sensor

+7 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-938, Nokia Beastie, Nokia Bandit	Samsung Galaxy Xtreme S5690
Country or region available	(Latin America), USA	(Global, International), (Europe)
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2013	10/1/2011
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)	65.9 x 121.5 millimeters (2.59 x 4.78 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	6" inches	3.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~49.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	158 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Windows Phone 8.1	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)	32bit: Marvell MG2 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARMv7 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	512MB
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available)	512MB (150MB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
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	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 RM-938)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
Back camera (main camera)	20.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5376x3744 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
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	Not supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
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 RM-938)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
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+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	25 hours (1 days)	6.6 hours
Standby	768 hours (32 days)	660 hours (27.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, 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: Gray • 2GB microSD included • WiFi hotspot • IP67 certified: dust tight and water proof up to 1m for 30min • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
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