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Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition) vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 930 vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Nexus X Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition) 21Points
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2420
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 930 X
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)

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Lumia 930 (Gold edition)} 21 Advantages Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition) vs Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core147%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (26GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (13GB available)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+441 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs316 PPI
+5"8%
Larger screen
vs4.65"
+(back) 20.1MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/2.4 (aperture)17%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+2420 mAh31%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1850 mAh
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
167 grams (5.85 ounces)vs+144 grams (5.04 ounces)16%
Lighter
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)3%
Thinner
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 1.3MP7%
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
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) HD (1280x720)
4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
+15 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 930 (Gold edition)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
ModelLumia 930 (Gold edition)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 930 RM-1045, Lumia 930 Golden, Nokia MartiniVerizon Google Galaxy Nexus CDMA, Toro
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date12/1/201412/15/2011, Announced: 10/29/2011
Depth9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)71 x 137 millimeters (2.8 x 5.39 in)67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)
Weight167 grams (5.85 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI316 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateWindows 10 MobileAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Prime 800 MSM8974 (28nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (26GB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)LTE Cat3 (Bands 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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 930 (Gold edition)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5QW
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2420 mAh1850 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Not supported
Talk time autonomy15 hours12 hours
Standby432 hours (18 days)150 hours (6.3 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black/gold, White/gold
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Records 4K (after Denim update)
• Camera focal length of 26mm
• Dolby Digital Plus surround sound
• Internet Explorer 11
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, WhatsApp
• WiFi hotspot up to 8 devices
• Colors: Black
• Curved glass screen (Contour Display)
• Oleophobic coating resistance screen
• Google Maps 5.0 3D
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.316W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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