Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Nokia Lumia 1520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/12/2017 8:15 PM, updated: 11/12/2021 1:48 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) Compare Samsung Galaxy S7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K)

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!

23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K)	vs	7 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)30% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+152 grams (5.32 ounces)38% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)10% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+576 PPI57% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	367 PPI
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.7 (aperture)41% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)3 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	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+32GB (28GB available)27% More internal storage for applications and files
5.1"	vs	+6"18% Larger screen
(back) 12.2MP	vs	+(back) 20.1MP65% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/2.5" inches2% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
3000 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

26 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K)	Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Other model names	KT Galaxy S7 G930K (Korea Telecom), Samsung Hero	Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-938, Nokia Beastie, Nokia Bandit
Country or region available	South Korea	(Latin America), USA
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	3/11/2016, Announced: 2/21/2016	11/1/2013
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.6 x 142.4 millimeters (2.74 x 5.61 in)	85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight	152 grams (5.32 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.1" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	576 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Windows Phone 8.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 8890 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz M1 Mongoose (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP12 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 80582 (v5), 175184 (v8)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) UFS 2.0	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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 S7 (SM-G930K)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	2K UHD (2560x1440)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	22mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.34µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Digital TV	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
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	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	28 hours (1.2 days)	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	768 hours (32 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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, White, Gold, Silver • Corning Gorilla Glass back panel • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • OneDrive 115GB • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)	• 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 S7 (SM-G930K)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered