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Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro vs Nokia Lumia 1520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS) 19Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940) Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro X
6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)

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 J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS) vs Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)} 5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (54GB available)93%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (28GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+181 grams (6.34 ounces)15%
Lighter
vs209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9%
Thinner
vs8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+401 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs367 PPI
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/1.7 (aperture)41%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP9 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+(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
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3600 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3400 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
5.5"vs+6"9%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 20.1MP57%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
+14 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
ModelGalaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Other model namesGalaxy J7 Pro J730GM/Dual-Sim (64GB)AT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940, Nokia Beastie
Country or region availableIndia
India
USA
USA
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date7/1/201711/1/2013
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)74.8 x 152.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI367 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieWindows Phone 8.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (28GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 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 Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20,28,66)
TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW
Battery capacity3600 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy24 hours (1 day)25 hours (1 days)
Standbyfeature not registered768 hours (32 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
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, Gold, Blue, Pink
• 2.5D glass screen
• Always on Display
• 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 J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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