Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000) vs Nokia Lumia 820

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Nokia Lumia 820 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/5/2020 3:54 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 6:13 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 820 X Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.3"
AMOLED

1536x2152

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4380
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Nokia Lumia 820 Compare Samsung Galaxy Fold X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)

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27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	vs	7 Advantages Nokia Lumia 820
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)174% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+12GB LPDDR4X11 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+512GB (462GB available)76 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (6GB available)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)43% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+1536x2152 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+362 PPI67% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+7.3"70% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.5 (aperture)47% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 10MP + 8MP58 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps11 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4380 mAh165% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
263 grams (9.21 ounces)	vs	+160 grams (5.6 ounces)64% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nokia Lumia 820
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Model	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Lumia 820
Other model names	Galaxy Fold F9000 (Single-SIM), Samsung Winner	Nokia Lumia 820, Nokia Arrow
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	4/26/2019, Announced: 2/28/2019	11/1/2012
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	117.9 x 160.9 millimeters (4.64 x 6.33 in)	68.5 x 123.8 millimeters (2.7 x 4.87 in)
Weight	263 grams (9.21 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Folded: 15.5mm x 62.9mm x 160.9mm	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nokia Lumia 820
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	7.3" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2152 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	362 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+ Extra display: Super AMOLED 4.6" (720x1680)	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nokia Lumia 820
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware update	Android 12	Windows Phone 8.1
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nokia Lumia 820
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 363016 (v7) Geekbench: 11028 (v4.4) GFXBench: 32fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nokia Lumia 820
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512GB (462GB available) UFS 3.0	8GB (6GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nokia Lumia 820
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/150 Mbps	100/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat3 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 Fold (SM-F9000)	Nokia Lumia 820
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µm	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) HDR10 Cover camera: 10MP (f/2.2)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nokia Lumia 820
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 10 megapixels 8MP depth f/1.924mm1.22µm	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nokia Lumia 820
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nokia Lumia 820
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	3.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nokia Lumia 820
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nokia Lumia 820
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-5T
Battery capacity	4380 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging 9W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	32 hours (1.3 days)	8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	330 hours (13.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nokia Lumia 820
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	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, Space Silver, Martian Green, Astro Blue Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Black, Gray, Red, Yellow, White, Blue, Violet • USB OTG On-The-Go • Nokia ClearBlack display • Wireless charging • Video stabilization • HD Voice • 4G hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nokia Lumia 820
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