Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 mini vs Nokia Lumia 1520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
8
MP
MP
2.1mp
1.5GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2100
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
6"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
20.1
MP
MP
1.2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3400
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
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26 Common items in both devices |
16GB (12GB available) |
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
f/2.4 (aperture) |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
+19 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y) | Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | |
Model | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y) | Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) |
Other model names | Galaxy S5 mini G800Y 4G, Samsung Atlantic | AT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940 (Rogers/Telus/Bell) |
Country or region available | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Taiwan | ![]() ![]() Canada, USA |
Brand | Samsung | Nokia |
Release date | 7/1/2014 | 11/1/2013 |
Depth | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in) | 85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in) |
Weight | 120 grams (4.2 ounces) | 209 grams (7.32 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y) | Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 4.5" inches | 6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 326 PPI | 367 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 2 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y) | Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | |
System version | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3 |
Firmware update | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Windows Phone 8.1 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y) | Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 330 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y) | Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | |
RAM memory | 1.5GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.0 | 16GB (12GB available) |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y) | Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | |
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 | 150/50 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 Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 28) | LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17) |
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 S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y) | Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 20.1 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 5376x3744 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | 31mm (lens) | 26mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.5" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y) | Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 1280x960 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.4 (aperture) |
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 S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y) | Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y) | Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | 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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y) | Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y) | Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW |
Battery capacity | 2100 mAh | 3400 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 10 hours | 25 hours (1 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | 768 hours (32 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y) | Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | |
Call control | Voice recorder | 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: Black, Blue, White, Gold • Panorama photo • S-Voice | • 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 S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y) | Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.77W/kg (head), 0.94W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.862W/kg (head), 0.458W/kg (body) | feature not registered |