Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)

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

7/12/2017 8:15 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:57 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

12
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

1860
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940) Compare Samsung Galaxy Alpha X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)

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11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	vs	12 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)82% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)30% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 2.1MP69% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(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	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.8GHz 32bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core15% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32GB (25GB available)	vs	+32GB (28GB available)12% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
312 PPI	vs	+367 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"	vs	+6"28% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 20.1MP69% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1860 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh83% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

26 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

150 Mbps

Capacitive

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Other model names	Vodafone Samsung Galaxy Alpha 4G LTE SM-G850M	AT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940, Nokia Beastie
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	USA
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	9/1/2014	11/1/2013
Depth	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.5 x 132.4 millimeters (2.58 x 5.21 in)	85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware update	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Windows Phone 8.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (20nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T628 MP6	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available)	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	LTE 800/1800/2600	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	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
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x2592 pixels	5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
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 Alpha (SM-G850M)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW
Battery capacity	1860 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	768 hours (32 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	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: Black, Silver, White, Gold, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Dual Shot camera (video + photo) • Fingerprint sensor (PayPal certified) • Dropbox 50GB • ANT+ support	• 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 Alpha (SM-G850M)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.76W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered