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Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 830 vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime X Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983) 16Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

10.1
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
08Points Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS) Compare Nokia Lumia 830 X
5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)

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!

Lumia 830 (RM-983)} 16 Advantages Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983) vs Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
+16GB (14GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (3GB available)
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)7%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)5%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+294 PPI34%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs220 PPI
+(back) 10.1MP27%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
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
+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
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core35%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+1.5GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 5MP4 times
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
2200 mAhvs+2600 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
5"
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)
+17 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 830 (RM-983)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
ModelLumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Other model namesAT&T Nokia Lumia 830 4G RM-983, Nokia TeslaGalaxy J2 Prime Duos G532G/Dual-Sim
Country or region availableUSA
USA
PhilippinesIndiaIndonesiaMalaysiaThailandTaiwan
Philippines, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date9/1/201411/1/2016
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)70.7 x 139.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.49 in)72.1 x 144.8 millimeters (2.84 x 5.7 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT PLS
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI220 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateWindows 10 Mobilefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6737T (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzARM Mali-T720 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (14GB available)8GB (3GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,17)LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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 830 (RM-983)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Back camera (main camera)10.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3840x2640 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BV-L4A
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2200 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy15 hours12 hours
Standby530 hours (22.1 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Orange, Green, White
• Lumia Denim UI
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Dolby Digital Plus sound enhancement
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 15GB OneDrive
• Qi wireless charging
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, Gold, Silver, Pink
• Samsung Grace UX

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.87W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)0.45W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.46W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)0.47W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
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