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Samsung Galaxy Premier (GT-i9260 8GB) vs Nokia Lumia 720

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Premier vs Nokia Lumia 720 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 720 X Samsung Galaxy Premier (GT-i9260 8GB) 14Points
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.3"
IPS

480x800

6.1
MP

1.2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Premier (GT-i9260 8GB)

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 Premier (GT-i9260 8GB)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Premier (GT-i9260 8GB) vs Lumia 720} 4 Advantages Nokia Lumia 720
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)43%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)2%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+316 PPI46%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs217 PPI
+4.65"8%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(back) 8MP31%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 6.1MP
+(front) 2MP56%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2100 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
8GB (5GB available)vs+8GB (5.59GB available)12%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
130 grams (4.55 ounces)vs+128 grams (4.48 ounces)2%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness

26 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G+ HSPA+
21 Mbps
Capacitive
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Premier (GT-i9260 8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
 
ModelGalaxy Premier (GT-i9260 8GB)Lumia 720
Other model namesGalaxy Premier i9260Nokia Lumia 720 RM-885
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date12/1/20123/1/2013
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)68.1 x 133.97 millimeters (2.68 x 5.27 in)67.5 x 127.9 millimeters (2.66 x 5.04 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Premier (GT-i9260 8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.65" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~61% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)316 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Premier (GT-i9260 8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
System versionAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Premier (GT-i9260 8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX544 (384MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Premier (GT-i9260 8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
eMMC
8GB (5.59GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Premier (GT-i9260 8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Premier (GT-i9260 8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels6.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2848x2144 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (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 detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Premier (GT-i9260 8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Premier (GT-i9260 8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Premier (GT-i9260 8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Premier (GT-i9260 8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Premier (GT-i9260 8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BP-4GW
Battery capacity2100 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10.8 hours13.4 hours
Standby600 hours (25 days)520 hours (21.7 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Premier (GT-i9260 8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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: White
Java framework
• Colors: White, Red, Yellow, Cyan on black
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Wireless charging
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Premier (GT-i9260 8GB)Nokia Lumia 720
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.24W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.76W/kg (head)
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