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Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB) vs Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S10e vs Nokia Lumia 1020 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 1020 X Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB) 27Points
5.8"
AMOLED

1080x2280

12.2
MP

10mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G) Compare Samsung Galaxy S10e X
4.5"
AMOLED

768x1280

38.4
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)

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Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)} 27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB) vs Lumia 1020 (3G)} 3 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)174%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+128GB (109GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs158 grams (5.53 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)32%
Thinner
vs10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+1080x2280 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
vs768x1280 pixels
+435 PPI31%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs332 PPI
+5.8"29%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/1.5 (aperture)47%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 10MP7 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
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-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps47 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3100 mAh55%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MPvs+(back) 38.4MP36%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+LED and Xenon flash on main cameraAdvantage
The LED and Xenon flash on main camera helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.5" inches70%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.

24 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus
BSI sensor
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+17 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 S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
ModelGalaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Lumia 1020 (3G)
Other model namesGalaxy S10E (Snapdragon) SM-G970WZKAXAC 6GB RAMNokia Lumia 1020 3G RM-876, Nokia EOS, Nokia Elvis
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
feature not registered
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date3/8/2019, Announced: 2/20/20197/26/2013
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)69.9 x 142.2 millimeters (2.75 x 5.6 in)71.4 x 130.4 millimeters (2.81 x 5.13 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)158 grams (5.53 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size5.8" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2280 pixels (19:9)768x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)435 PPI332 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateAndroid 12Windows Phone 8.0 Amber
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPUOcta-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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 325192 (v7), 389694 (v8)
Geekbench: 10081 (v4.4), 2141 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 40fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
32GB
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/316 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µmSuper-Steady-video
38.4 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels7152x5368 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED and Xenon flash on main camera
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/1.5" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5XW
Battery capacity3100 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/167A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered13.4 hours
Standbyfeature not registered384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
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: Prism Black, White, Green, Blue, Canary Yellow, Flamingo Pink
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Colors: Black, White, Yellow
• Qi Wireless Charging
• Dolby Digital Plus
• USB On-the-go
• Nokia EOS
• 7GB SkyDrive
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display
• Nokia PureView camera
• BSI sensor of 41MP
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Dual capture camera
• Panorama photo
• 3G mobile hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.68W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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