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Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K) vs Nokia Lumia 510

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S2 HD vs Nokia Lumia 510 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 510 X Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K) 28Points
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)

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 S2 HD (SHV-E120K)} 28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K) vs Lumia 510} 2 Advantages Nokia Lumia 510
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core125%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs800MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+16GB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)21%
Thinner
vs11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+316 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+4.65"16%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1850 mAh42%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1300 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
140 grams (4.9 ounces)vs+129 grams (4.52 ounces)9%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

16 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+9 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 S2 HD (SHV-E120K)Nokia Lumia 510
 
ModelGalaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)Lumia 510
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy S2 HD LTE SHV-E120K, Samsung DaliNokia Lumia 510 RM-898, Lumia 510 RM-889, Nokia Glory
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date12/1/201111/1/2012
Depth9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)68.8 x 132.65 millimeters (2.71 x 5.22 in)64.9 x 120.7 millimeters (2.56 x 4.75 in)
Weight140 grams (4.9 ounces)129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)Nokia Lumia 510
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4.65" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)316 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)Nokia Lumia 510
System versionAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadWindows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)Nokia Lumia 510
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM866032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)Nokia Lumia 510
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2256MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB4GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)Nokia Lumia 510
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
RM-898 version:
UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 3)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)Nokia Lumia 510
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)Nokia Lumia 510
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
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 S2 HD (SHV-E120K)Nokia Lumia 510
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVDigital TVNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, 3GP
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)Nokia Lumia 510
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)Nokia Lumia 510
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)Nokia Lumia 510
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-3L
Battery capacity1850 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.9 hours8.4 hours
Standby290 hours (12.1 days)653 hours (27.2 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)Nokia Lumia 510
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Noble black, Ceramic white, Titanium silver
• Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI
• T-DMB TV (it doesnt work in USA, only Korea)
Java framework
• Colors: White, Cyan, Black, Red, Yellow
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Video stabilization
• Video zoom
• Bing Maps
• Containing up to 60% recycled materials
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)Nokia Lumia 510
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.31W/kg (head)feature not registered
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