Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 2520 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/18/2014 9:09 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:08 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 X Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.1"
IPS

1080x1920

6.1
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

8120
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 2520 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.4"
AMOLED

1600x2560

8
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)

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10 Advantages Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.9GHz 32bit Octa-core
+32GB179% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11.49GB available)
+10.1"20% Larger screen	vs	8.4"
+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+8120 mAh66% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4900 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
615 grams (21.53 ounces)	vs	+298 grams (10.43 ounces)106% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)35% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1600x2560 pixels98% Higher resolution screen
218 PPI	vs	+359 PPI65% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 6.1MP	vs	+(back) 8MP31% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP8% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
190000 apps (Windows Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 2520 4G LTE RX-113 Global	Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE SM-T705M, Samsung Klimt
Country or region available	(Global, International)	feature not registered
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	11/21/2013	7/1/2014
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)	168 x 267 millimeters (6.61 x 10.51 in)	125.6 x 212.8 millimeters (4.94 x 8.38 in)
Weight	615 grams (21.53 ounces)	298 grams (10.43 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	10.1" inches	8.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1600x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	218 PPI	359 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
System version	Windows RT 8.1	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	ARM Mali-T628 MP6
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB	16GB (11.49GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 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 850/900/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 800/1800/2600	LTE Cat3 800/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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
	Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	6.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2848x2144 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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
	Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 3.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	8120 mAh	4900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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	Dock with QWERTY keyboard	Dock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Cyan , Red, Black, White • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • 2 USB ports • Carl Zeiss optics • Nokia Power Keyboard dock with battery • Internet Explorer 11	• Colors: Dazzling White, Titanium Bronze • Samsung TouchWiz UI • 100.000:1 screen contrast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.63W/kg (head), 1.56W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.77W/kg (body)	0.26W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)

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Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 2520 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate