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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) vs Nokia Lumia 822

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G vs Nokia Lumia 822 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 822 X Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) 29Points
6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3200

108
MP

40mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)

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Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)} 29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) vs Lumia 822} 4 Advantages Nokia Lumia 822
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)175%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+12GB LPDDR511 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (104GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)27%
Thinner
vs11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+1440x3200 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+509 PPI135%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs217 PPI
+6.9"60%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(quad camera) 108MP + 48MP + 12MP + 0.3MP20 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+(front) 40MP31 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 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)
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps49 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh178%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1800 mAh
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+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
vs3.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 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
222 grams (7.77 ounces)vs+142 grams (4.97 ounces)56%
Lighter
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)Nokia Lumia 822
 
ModelGalaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)Lumia 822
Other model namesGalaxy S20 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon, 12GB RAM) - US CarriersVerizon Nokia Lumia 822 RM-845, Nokia Atlas
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/202011/19/2012
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 166.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.57 in)68.4 x 127.8 millimeters (2.69 x 5.03 in)
Weight222 grams (7.77 ounces)142 grams (4.97 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 S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)Nokia Lumia 822
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.9" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~90.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3200 pixels (20:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)509 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)Nokia Lumia 822
System versionAndroid 10Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateAndroid 13feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)Nokia Lumia 822
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 415976 (v7), 514485 (v8)
Geekbench: 12191 (v4.4), 2697 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 21fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)Nokia Lumia 822
RAM memory12GB LPDDR51GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.0
16GB
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)Nokia Lumia 822
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE 700
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 41, 66, 71)
mmWave (260, 261)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)Nokia Lumia 822
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
108 megapixels
48MP periscope telephoto f/3.5103mm1/2.0"0.8µmPDAFOIS4x-optical-zoom10x-hybrid-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video
0.3MP TOF 3D f/1.0
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution12000x9000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.33" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)Nokia Lumia 822
Front camera (secondary)40 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution7296x5472 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.7µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)Nokia Lumia 822
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesfeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
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 S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)Nokia Lumia 822
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE3.1 + 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)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)Nokia Lumia 822
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)Nokia Lumia 822
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-4W
Battery capacity5000 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered11.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)Nokia Lumia 822
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: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud White
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Colors: Black, Gray, White
• Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Carl Zeiss Tessar lens
• HD Voice
• Video stabilization
• Touch Focus
• Qi Wireless Charging
• DLNA
• Wi-Fi Direct
• 4G Mobile Hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)Nokia Lumia 822
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.94W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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