Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A) vs Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Google Nexus S vs Nokia Lumia 930 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/25/2017 6:01 AM, updated: 4/29/2020 9:52 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 930 X Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

24Points Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition) Compare Samsung Google Nexus S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2420
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)

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4 Advantages Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	vs	24 Advantages Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)29% Lighter	vs	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+32GB (26GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
10.88 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)11% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+441 PPI89% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5"25% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 20.1MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.2MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)23 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAh	vs	+2420 mAh61% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+11 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

📱 Model features
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Other model names	AT&T Samsung Nexus S i9020A, Samsung Soju	Nokia Lumia 930 RM-1045, Lumia 930 Golden, Nokia Martini
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	4/1/2011	12/1/2014
Depth	10.88 millimeters (0.43 inches)	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)	71 x 137 millimeters (2.8 x 5.39 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Windows 10 Mobile
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Prime 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC	32GB (26GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-5QW
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	2420 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	15 hours
Standby	428 hours (17.8 days)	432 hours (18 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Contour Display with curved glass screen • Panorama photo • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black/gold, White/gold • Nokia ClearBlack display • Nokia PureView camera • Carl Zeiss optics • Records 4K (after Denim update) • Camera focal length of 26mm • Dolby Digital Plus surround sound • Internet Explorer 11 • 7GB free SkyDrive storage • Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, WhatsApp • WiFi hotspot up to 8 devices
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
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

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Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A) vs Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Google Nexus S vs Nokia Lumia 930 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate