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Samsung Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ) vs Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Amp 2 vs Nokia Lumia 930 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 930 X Samsung Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ) 08Points
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

vs
22Points Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045) Compare Samsung Galaxy Amp 2 X
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2420
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)

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 Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ) vs Lumia 930 (RM-1045)} 22 Advantages Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)27%
Lighter
vs167 grams (5.85 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)10%
Thinner
vs9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 2MP56%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core78%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GBvs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+32GB (26GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
207 PPIvs+441 PPI113%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+5"11%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 20.1MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2050 mAhvs+2420 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
4G LTE
150 Mbps
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
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ModelGalaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
Other model namesCricket Samsung Galaxy J1 SM-J120AZ (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 930 LTE RM-1045, Nokia Martini
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date4/1/20165/1/2014
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)71 x 137 millimeters (2.8 x 5.39 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows 10 Mobile
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
Chipset32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Prime 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
RAM memory1GB2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)32GB (26GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12)LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5QW
Battery capacity2050 mAh2420 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy12 hours15 hours
Standby240 hours (10 days)432 hours (18 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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• Colors: Black, White, Orange, Green
• 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

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.03W/kg (head), 0.439W/kg (body)feature not registered
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