Samsung Z (SM-Z9005) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)

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

7/12/2017 8:15 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 7:59 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X Samsung Z (SM-Z9005) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

13Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) Compare Samsung Z 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? Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)

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!

11 Advantages Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	vs	13 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+136 grams (4.76 ounces)54% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+(front) 2.1MP69% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+32GB (28GB available)133% More internal storage for applications and files
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
306 PPI	vs	+367 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.8"	vs	+6"25% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 20.1MP152% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	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
1500 apps	vs	+700000 apps (Marketplace)466 times More apps available to download and use
2600 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh31% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

26 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Other model names	Samsung SM-Z9005 for Indian developers, Samsung Redwood	Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-938, Nokia Beastie, Nokia Bandit
Country or region available	India	(Latin America), USA
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	8/1/2014	11/1/2013
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.8 x 138.2 millimeters (2.75 x 5.44 in)	85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight	136 grams (4.76 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.8" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.8% (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)	306 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
System version	Tizen 2.2.1	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware update	feature not registered	Windows Phone 8.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)	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
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
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	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	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	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	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
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
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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	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
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	768 hours (32 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, Brown • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• 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
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.96W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.734W/kg (head), 0.304W/kg (body)	feature not registered