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Samsung Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P) vs Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 Refine vs Nokia Lumia 830 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 830 X Samsung Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P) 16Points
5.5"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983) Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Refine X
5"
IPS

720x1280

10.1
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)

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 Refine (SM-J737P)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P) vs Lumia 830 (RM-983)} 10 Advantages Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)90%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+5.5"10%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 13MP26%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 10.1MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)29%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP13 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1MP
+(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
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3300 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2200 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (14GB available)40%
More internal storage for applications and files
181 grams (6.34 ounces)vs+150 grams (5.25 ounces)21%
Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)1%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
267 PPIvs+294 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
+16 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 Refine (SM-J737P)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
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ModelGalaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Other model namesGalaxy J7 2018 (Sprint, Virgin, Boost Mobile) SM-J737PZDESPRAT&T Nokia Lumia 830 4G RM-983, Nokia Tesla
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date7/1/20189/1/2014
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 153.2 millimeters (3 x 6.03 in)70.7 x 139.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.49 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels (16:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieWindows 10 Mobile
User InterfaceOne UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (14GB available)
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/1700/1900
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (2, 4, 5, 12, 25, 26)
TD-LTE (41)
LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 J7 Refine (SM-J737P)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels10.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3840x2640 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (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 J7 Refine (SM-J737P)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BV-L4A
Battery capacity3300 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy31 hours (1.3 days)15 hours
Standby768 hours (32 days)530 hours (22.1 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Gold• Colors: Black, Orange, Green, White
• Lumia Denim UI
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Dolby Digital Plus sound enhancement
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 15GB OneDrive
• Qi wireless charging
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.87W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.46W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)
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