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Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A) vs Nokia Lumia 920

Side by side comparison between Samsung Gear S2 vs Nokia Lumia 920 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 920 X Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A) 07Points
1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.5"
IPS

768x1280

8.7
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Nokia Lumia 920

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Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)} 7 Advantages Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A) vs Lumia 920} 19 Advantages Nokia Lumia 920
+51 grams (1.79 ounces)3 times
Lighter
vs185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+424 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs332 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.1 + A2DP
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)vs+32GB15 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)25%
Thinner
360x360 pixelsvs+768x1280 pixels7 times
Higher resolution screen
1.2"vs+4.5"3 times
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 8.7MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1500 appsvs+700000 apps (Marketplace)466 times
More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
300 mAhvs+2000 mAh6 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

11 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)Nokia Lumia 920
 
ModelGear S2 (3G SM-R730A)Lumia 920
Other model namesAT&T Samsung Gear S2 SM-R730A, Samsung OrbisNokia Lumia 920T, Nokia Lumia 920 RM-821, RM-820, Nokia Phi
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date11/1/201511/1/2012
Depth13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)44 x 51.8 millimeters (1.73 x 2.04 in)70.8 x 130.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.13 in)
Weight51 grams (1.79 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)Nokia Lumia 920
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size1.2" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~20.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x360 pixels768x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI332 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)Nokia Lumia 920
System versionTizen 2.3Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateTizen 2.3.2Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)Nokia Lumia 920
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8x2632bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)Nokia Lumia 920
RAM memory512MB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)32GB
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)Nokia Lumia 920
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 850/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE RM-821: 800/900/1800/2100/2600 - RM-820: 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)Nokia Lumia 920
Back camera (main camera)Not supported8.7 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported3552x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)Nokia Lumia 920
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)Nokia Lumia 920
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)Nokia Lumia 920
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP3.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)Nokia Lumia 920
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)Nokia Lumia 920
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity300 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours10 hours
Standby48 hours (2 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)Nokia Lumia 920
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Stainless Steel body
• Samsung Pay
• S-Voice, S-Health
• Wireless Charging (Qi)
• IP68 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1.5m and 30min
• Colors: Black, Yellow, Red, White, Gray
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Wireless charging
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Video stabilization
• HD Voice
• 4G Mobile Hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)Nokia Lumia 920
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.737W/kg (head), 0.893W/kg (body)1.08W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.7W/kg (head)
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