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Nokia Lumia 920 vs Nokia 4.2 (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 920 vs Nokia 4.2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 4.2 X Nokia Lumia 920 09Points
4.5"
IPS

768x1280

8.7
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.71"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 4.2 (32GB)

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Lumia 920} 9 Advantages Nokia Lumia 920 vs 4.2 (32GB)} 18 Advantages Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
+32GB45%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+332 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs295 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core101%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
185 grams (6.48 ounces)vs+161 grams (5.64 ounces)15%
Lighter
10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)28%
Thinner
768x1280 pixelsvs+720x1520 pixels11%
Higher resolution screen
4.5"vs+5.71"27%
Larger screen
(back) 8.7MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP70%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 8MP6 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) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAhvs+3000 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
3.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
1/3" inches
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Change model 
ModelLumia 9204.2 (32GB)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 920T, Nokia Lumia 920 RM-821, RM-820, Nokia PhiNokia 4.2 TA-1133, TA-1149, TA-1150, TA-1157, TA-1184
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date11/1/20124/1/2019
Depth10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)70.8 x 130.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.13 in)71.3 x 148.95 millimeters (2.81 x 5.86 in)
Weight185 grams (6.48 ounces)161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches5.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1280 pixels720x1520 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)332 PPI295 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3Android 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM896064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 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 850/900/1900/2100Global version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Latin America version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE RM-821: 800/900/1800/2100/2600 - RM-820: 700/1700/2100LTE Cat4
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Latin America version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (Bands 38)
India version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
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 920Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)8.7 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution3552x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inches1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMAMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours18 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
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, Yellow, Red, White, Gray
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Wireless charging
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Video stabilization
• HD Voice
• 4G Mobile Hotspot
• Colors: Black, Pink sand
• Android One
• 19:9 display ratio
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.08W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.7W/kg (head)feature not registered
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