Nokia Lumia 900 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 900 vs Samsung Galaxy 551 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/17/2012 10:13 AM, updated: 4/29/2020 10:25 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy 551 X Nokia Lumia 900 (4G) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

1mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1830
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510) Compare Nokia Lumia 900 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)

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19 Advantages Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core133% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+16GB (14.78GB available)86 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (173MB available)
+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)32% Thinner	vs	15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+480x800 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x400 pixels
+217 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	146 PPI
+4.3"34% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+(front) 1MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1830 mAh53% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 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
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
160 grams (5.6 ounces)	vs	+117 grams (4.1 ounces)37% 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	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

17 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR2 / 512MB

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+10 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 900 (4G)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Other model names	AT&T Nokia Lumia 900 LTE (RM-808), Nokia Eloko	Samsung Galaxy i5510, Samsung Callisto
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), (Europe)
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	4/8/2012	11/1/2010
Depth	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)	15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.5 x 127.8 millimeters (2.7 x 5.03 in)	55 x 111 millimeters (2.17 x 4.37 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	117 grams (4.1 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~47.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	240x400 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	146 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
System version	Windows Phone 7.5 Mango	Android 2.2 Froyo
Firmware update	Windows Phone 7.8	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8055	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB
Internal storage	16GB (14.78GB available)	512MB (173MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	7.2 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 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 900 (4G)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1280x720 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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 900 (4G)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
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	3GP, 3G2, MJPG, MP4, WMV, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BP-6EW	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1830 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	5 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	370 hours (15.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Matte Black, Cyan, Pink • Nokia ClearBlack Display • Corning Gorilla Curved Glass Screen • Dolby Digital Plus sound • Anti-glare polariser	• Colors: Black • 1GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
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