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Nokia Lumia 920 vs Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 920 vs Samsung Galaxy S2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.5"
IPS

768x1280

8.7
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 920 X
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 920

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 920} 15 Advantages Nokia Lumia 920 vs Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+32GB146%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (13GB available)
+768x1280 pixels156%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+332 PPI53%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs217 PPI
+4.5"5%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(back) 8.7MP9%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+1/3" inches7%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.2" inches
+f/2.0 (aperture)30%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2000 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1650 mAh
+3.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
185 grams (6.48 ounces)vs+116 grams (4.06 ounces)59%
Lighter
10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)26%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 2MP56%
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
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

25 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
BSI sensor
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 920Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
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ModelLumia 920Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 920T, Nokia Lumia 920 RM-821, RM-820, Nokia PhiSamsung Galaxy S2 i9100, Galaxy S II (SGS2)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date11/1/20124/28/2012
Depth10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)70.8 x 130.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.13 in)66.1 x 125.3 millimeters (2.6 x 4.93 in)
Weight185 grams (6.48 ounces)116 grams (4.06 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 920Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size4.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)332 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 920Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 920Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM896032bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Dual 4210 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225ARM Mali-400 MP4 266Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 920Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB16GB (13GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 920Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 RM-821: 800/900/1800/2100/2600 - RM-820: 700/1700/2100Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 920Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8.7 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3552x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 920Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 920Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMAMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 920Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth3.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 920Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 920Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours8.7 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 920Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
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, White, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UI 4.0
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 920Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.08W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)0.16W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.7W/kg (head)0.34W/kg (head)
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