Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB) vs Nokia Lumia 925 (4G 16GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Nokia Lumia 925 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
8
MP
MP
2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
2100
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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4.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
768x1280
8
MP
MP
1.2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
2000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
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25 Common items in both devices |
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core |
16 million |
(back) 8MP |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
1/3" inches |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
+18 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB) | Nokia Lumia 925 (4G 16GB) | |
Model | Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB) | Lumia 925 (4G 16GB) |
Other model names | Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 i535, Samsung Galaxy S III R530 | Nokia Lumia 925 LTE RM-892, T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 925 RM-893 |
Country or region available | USA | feature not registered |
Brand | Samsung | Nokia |
Release date | 7/12/2012 | 6/1/2013 |
Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in) | 70.6 x 129 millimeters (2.78 x 5.08 in) |
Weight | 133 grams (4.66 ounces) | 139 grams (4.87 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB) | Nokia Lumia 925 (4G 16GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
Screen size | 4.8" inches | 4.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 768x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 306 PPI | 332 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 2 | Gorilla Glass 2 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB) | Nokia Lumia 925 (4G 16GB) | |
System version | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS | Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo |
Firmware update | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean | Windows Phone 8.1 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB) | Nokia Lumia 925 (4G 16GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8260A (28nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 225 400Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 225 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB) | Nokia Lumia 925 (4G 16GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR2 | 1GB |
Internal storage | 32GB (25GB available) | 16GB (13GB available) |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB) | Nokia Lumia 925 (4G 16GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 100/50 Mbps | 100/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Not supported | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100 | LTE Cat3 RM-892: 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20), RM-893: 700/850/1700/1900/2100 (Bands 2,4,5,17) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB) | Nokia Lumia 925 (4G 16GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.6 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB) | Nokia Lumia 925 (4G 16GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | 1280x960 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.6 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB) | Nokia Lumia 925 (4G 16GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB) | Nokia Lumia 925 (4G 16GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 3.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB) | Nokia Lumia 925 (4G 16GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB) | Nokia Lumia 925 (4G 16GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BL-4YW |
Battery capacity | 2100 mAh | 2000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 15 hours | 12.8 hours |
Standby | 200 hours (8.3 days) | 432 hours (18 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB) | Nokia Lumia 925 (4G 16GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player | HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white • S-Voice natural language commands and dictation • USB OTG On-the-go • Smart Stay eye tracking • TouchWiz with Motion UX • WiFi hotspot • 4G Mobile Hotspot • Java framework | • Colors: Black, White, Gray • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • Nokia PureMotion HD+ Display • Nokia ClearBlack Display • Nokia PureView camera • Carl Zeiss optics • Dolby sound enhancement • 7GB free SkyDrive storage • Wireless charging • WiFi hotspot • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB) | Nokia Lumia 925 (4G 16GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.48W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.088W/kg (head) | feature not registered |