Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105) vs Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom vs Nokia Lumia 830 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/6/2016 11:20 AM, updated: 2/11/2023 9:04 AM

Compare Nokia Lumia 830 X Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

10.1
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)

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10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	vs	11 Advantages Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
+1.5GB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+(back) 16MP57% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 10.1MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/2.3" inches48% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.4" inches
+(front) 2MP108% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+2330 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2200 mAh
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+16GB (14GB available)180% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
208 grams (7.28 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)39% Lighter
15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)81% Thinner
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+294 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5"16% Larger screen
f/3.1 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)41% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

28 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) HD (1280x720)

4G LTE

+21 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 S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
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Model	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Other model names	Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE SM-C105	AT&T Nokia Lumia 830 4G RM-983, Nokia Tesla
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Australia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Singapore	USA
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	8/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013	9/1/2014
Depth	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)	70.7 x 139.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.49 in)
Weight	208 grams (7.28 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Windows 10 Mobile
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41	16GB (14GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (3, 6, 7, 8)	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	10.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3840x2640 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Xenon flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/3.1 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/3.4" inches
Pixel size	1.3µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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 S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	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 S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BV-L4A
Battery capacity	2330 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	15 hours
Standby	570 hours (23.8 days)	530 hours (22.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black • Dropbox 50GB • S-Voice natural language	• Colors: Black, Orange, Green, White • Lumia Denim UI • Nokia ClearBlack Display • Dolby Digital Plus sound enhancement • Carl Zeiss optics • 15GB OneDrive • Qi wireless charging • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.33W/kg (head), 0.675W/kg (body)	0.87W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.255W/kg (head), 0.166W/kg (body)	0.46W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)