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ZTE Force N9100 vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Force N9100 vs Nokia Lumia 1520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X ZTE Force N9100 03Points
ZTE Force N9100
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1730
mAh

(Removable)

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16Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) Compare ZTE Force N9100 X
Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
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 16GB RM-940)

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Force N9100} 3 Advantages ZTE Force N9100 vs Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)} 16 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)37%
Lighter		vs209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use		vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core71%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.29GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)37%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+367 PPI58%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+6"50%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 20.1MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 1.2MP33%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
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
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1730 mAhvs+3400 mAh97%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
23 Common items in both devices
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
4G LTE
Capacitive
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE Force N9100Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
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ModelForce N9100Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Other model namesSprint Force, Sprint ZTE Force N9100, ZTE AuroraAT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940 (Rogers/Telus/Bell)
Country or region availablefeature not registeredCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandZTENokia
Release date3/1/201311/1/2013
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)64.5 x 124 millimeters (2.54 x 4.88 in)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight153 grams (5.36 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE Force N9100Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI367 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Force N9100Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Force N9100Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM896032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Force N9100Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (2.29GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Force N9100Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 1900LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTEGPRS, 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

ZTE Force N9100Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE Force N9100Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

ZTE Force N9100Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Force N9100Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Force N9100Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Force N9100Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW
Battery capacity1730 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9 hours25 hours (1 days)
Standby233.3 hours (9.7 days)768 hours (32 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE Force N9100Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• HAC M4/T3
• 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

ZTE Force N9100Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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