Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589) vs Nokia Lumia 920

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

6/15/2013 11:39 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 10:35 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 920 X Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Nokia Lumia 920 Compare Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

768x1280

8.7
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non 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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	vs	25 Advantages Nokia Lumia 920
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+125 grams (4.38 ounces)48% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core136% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB	vs	+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (158MB available)	vs	+32GB206 times More internal storage for applications and files
12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)	vs	+10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)17% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+768x1280 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+332 PPI101% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+4.5"29% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 8.7MP176% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps31 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAh	vs	+2000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+3.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

+8 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Lumia 920
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Model	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Lumia 920
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos i589 CDMA	Nokia Lumia 920T, Nokia Lumia 920 RM-821, RM-820, Nokia Phi
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, India	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	2/1/2012	11/1/2012
Depth	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)	10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.9 x 112.4 millimeters (2.36 x 4.43 in)	70.8 x 130.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.13 in)
Weight	125 grams (4.38 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Lumia 920
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	768x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	332 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Lumia 920
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Lumia 920
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7627T	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Lumia 920
RAM memory	256MB	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB (158MB available)	32GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Lumia 920
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.1 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE RM-821: 800/900/1800/2100/2600 - RM-820: 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Lumia 920
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	8.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	3552x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Lumia 920
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x960 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
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Lumia 920
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Lumia 920
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	3.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Lumia 920
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Lumia 920
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	10 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Lumia 920
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Smile Shot/Panorama • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• 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
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Lumia 920
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.08W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.7W/kg (head)