Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB) vs Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)

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

9/10/2014 1:36 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 8:26 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 830 X Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985) Compare Samsung Ativ S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

10.1
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)

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7 Advantages Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)	vs	9 Advantages Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+16GB14% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (14GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+306 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+(front) 2MP108% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1MP
+2300 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2200 mAh
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)2% Thinner
4.8"	vs	+5"4% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 10.1MP27% Higher resolution main camera
Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo	vs	+Windows Phone 8.1Advantage Windows Phone 8.1 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

16 million

720x1280 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 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
	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)	Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Other model names	Samsung Ativ S i8750, Samsung GT-i8750, Samsung Odyssey	T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 830 4G, Nokia RM-985, Nokia Tesla
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	12/1/2012	9/1/2014
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.5 x 137.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.4 in)	70.7 x 139.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.49 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.8" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	306 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo	Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB	16GB (14GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	Not supported	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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
	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	10.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3840x2640 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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
	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BV-L4A
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16.7 hours	15 hours
Standby	214 hours (8.9 days)	530 hours (22.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
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	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: Gray • Bing Maps • HAC (M3/T3) • Wifi dual-band DLNA • Wi-Fi Direct • Wi-Fi hotspot	• 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
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.87W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.46W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)