Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 830 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/10/2014 1:36 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 10:36 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 X Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

10.1
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

18Points Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 32GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 830 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 32GB)

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!

3 Advantages Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)	vs	18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 32GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (14GB available)	vs	+32GB (23GB available)64% More internal storage for applications and files
150 grams (5.25 ounces)	vs	+130 grams (4.55 ounces)15% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+441 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 10.1MP	vs	+(back) 13MP26% Higher resolution main camera
1/3.4" inches	vs	+1/3.1" inches10% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 1MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP125% 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 supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2200 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

f/2.2 (aperture)

+18 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 830 (RM-985)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 830 (RM-985)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 32GB)
Other model names	T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 830 4G, Nokia RM-985, Nokia Tesla	Galaxy S4 LTE (4G LTE) i9505, Samsung Altius
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2014	4/15/2013, Announced: 3/15/2013
Depth	8.5 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)	69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 32GB)
System version	Windows Phone 8.1	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 32GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (14GB available)	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)	LTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
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 830 (RM-985)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	10.1 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3840x2640 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.4" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.14µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x720 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BV-L4A	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2200 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	17 hours
Standby	530 hours (22.1 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 32GB)
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	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not 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: White Frost, Black Mist • Dual Shot camera • mDNIe • S-Voice • Group Play • Smart Stay eye tracking • Dropbox (50GB) • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 32GB)
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)	feature not registered