Samsung Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730G) vs Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Discover vs Nokia Lumia 530 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/30/2014 2:16 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 10:27 AM

Compare Nokia Lumia 530 X Samsung Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730G) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) Compare Samsung Galaxy Discover X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)

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!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730G)	vs	14 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
+125 grams (4.38 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	129 grams (4.52 ounces)
+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)2% Thinner	vs	11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)110% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels167% Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+245 PPI48% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+4"14% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+FWVGA (854x480)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1300 mAh	vs	+1430 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

14 Common items in both devices

512MB / 512MB LPDDR2

4GB (2.68GB available) / 4GB (2.5GB available)

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+7 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 Discover (SGH-S730G)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730G)	Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Other model names	Galaxy Discover TracFone for Net10 and Straight Talk	Nokia Lumia 530 Single-SIM RM-1017, Nokia Rock
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	12/1/2012	8/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/2014
Depth	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)	11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	61 x 117 millimeters (2.4 x 4.61 in)	62.3 x 119.7 millimeters (2.45 x 4.71 in)
Weight	125 grams (4.38 ounces)	129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730G)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730G)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Denim UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730G)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM7225A	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730G)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
RAM memory	512MB	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2.68GB available)	4GB (2.5GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730G)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 850/1900	UMTS 900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 Discover (SGH-S730G)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
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	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730G)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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 Discover (SGH-S730G)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730G)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
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 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730G)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730G)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	1430 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8.5 hours	10 hours
Standby	264 hours (11 days)	528 hours (22 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730G)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Dark grey Internet Explorer 11 • OneDrive 15GB • Skype, Viber, WhatsApp
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730G)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered