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Samsung Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Nokia Lumia 1520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X Samsung Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB) 14Points
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
11Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 X
6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)

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 S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB) vs Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)} 11 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)58%
Lighter
vs209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)10%
Thinner
vs8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+441 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs367 PPI
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 2.1MP69%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
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)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
1.6GHz 32bit Octa-core (28nm)vs+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core41%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (12GB available)vs+32GB (28GB available)133%
More internal storage for applications and files
5"vs+6"20%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 20.1MP57%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/3.1" inchesvs+1/2.5" inches24%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2600 mAhvs+3400 mAh31%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

28 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
BSI sensor
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
ModelGalaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Other model namesGalaxy S4 Dual-Sim i9502AT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940, Nokia Beastie
Country or region available(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
USA
USA
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date5/1/2013, Announced: 3/15/201311/1/2013
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight132 grams (4.62 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI367 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.1 LollipopWindows Phone 8.1
User InterfaceTouchWiz UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 5410 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX544 MP3 (532MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 5.0
32GB (28GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length31mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/2.5" inches
Pixel size1.14µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW
Battery capacity2600 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours25 hours (1 days)
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)768 hours (32 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
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 Frost, Black Mist
• Dual Shot camera
• mDNIe
• S-Voice
• Group Play
• Smart Stay eye tracking
• Dropbox (50GB)
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Red
• Windows Phone 8 Black UI
• Qi Wireless Charging
• Dolby Digital
• USB On-the-go 1.3
• 7GB SkyDrive
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Dual capture camera
• Panorama photo
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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