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Samsung Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X Samsung Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000) 15Points
6"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937) Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) X
6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)

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!

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000) vs Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)} 7 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core9%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+200 grams (7 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)18%
Thinner
vs8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/1.9 (aperture)26%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3400 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
32GB (24GB available)vs+32GB (28GB available)17%
More internal storage for applications and files
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 20.1MP57%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/3" inchesvs+1/2.5" inches20%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

29 Common items in both devices
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
367 PPI
6"
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
+22 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

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
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ModelGalaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
Other model namesGalaxy A9 Duos A9000, Galaxy A9-6Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-937, Nokia Beastie
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date1/1/201611/1/2013
Depth7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)80.9 x 161.7 millimeters (3.19 x 6.37 in)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight200 grams (7 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI367 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowWindows Phone 8.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 510 600MhzQualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)32GB (28GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 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 networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3" inches1/2.5" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW
Battery capacity4000 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy32 hours (1.3 days)25 hours (1 days)
Standbyfeature not registered768 hours (32 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Samsung Pay
• ANT+
• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Red
• Windows Phone 8 Black UI
• Qi Wireless Charging
• Dolby Digital
• USB On-the-go 1.3
• 7GB SkyDrive
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Dual capture camera
• Panorama photo
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.19W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.183W/kg (head), 0.548W/kg (body)feature not registered
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