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Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 830 vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) X Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984) 04Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

10.1
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
21Points Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) Compare Nokia Lumia 830 X
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)

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Lumia 830 (RM-984)} 4 Advantages Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984) vs Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)24%
Lighter
vs186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core129%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR42 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (14GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)57%
More internal storage for applications and files
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+386 PPI31%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.7"14%
Larger screen
(back) 10.1MPvs+(back) 16MP57%
Higher resolution main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 16MP16 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
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2200 mAhvs+3600 mAh64%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
+19 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-984)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
ModelLumia 830 (RM-984)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 830 4G, Nokia RM-984, Nokia TeslaSamsung Galaxy A7 SM-A720F Single-Sim
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)AlgeriaAustraliaIsraelTurkey
(Global, International), Algeria, Australia, Israel, Turkey
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date9/1/20141/13/2017
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)70.7 x 139.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.49 in)77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI386 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR23GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (14GB available)32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Back camera (main camera)10.1 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution3840x2640 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
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-984)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (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-984)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BV-L4A
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2200 mAh3600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy15 hours23 hours
Standby530 hours (22.1 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
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, Blue, Pink
• Metal body
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Samsung Grace UX
• Fast battery charging
• ANT+
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5meter and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.87W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.46W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)0.21W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)
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