Samsung GALAXY S II Plus vs Nokia Lumia 820
Nokia Lumia 820
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Available (since 09 Nov 2012)
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| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Device type | Smart phone | Smart phone | |
| OS | Android (4.1.2) Nature UX UI | Windows Phone 8 | |
| Form factor | Candybar | Candybar | |
| Dimensions | 4.93 x 2.60 x 0.35 inches (125.3 x 66.1 x 8.9 mm) | 4.87 x 2.70 x 0.39 inches (123.8 x 68.5 x 9.9 mm) | |
| Weight | 4.27 oz (121 g) the average is 4.4 oz (126 g) | 5.64 oz (160 g) the average is 4.4 oz (126 g) | |
| Side Keys | Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key | |
| Colors | Black, Yellow, Red, White, Gray |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 4.3 inches | 4.3 inches | |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels | |
Pixel density
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is. | 217 ppi | 217 ppi | |
Technology
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays. | Super AMOLED Plus | AMOLED | |
| Colors | 16 777 216 | ||
| Touchscreen | Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch | |
| Features | Light sensor, Proximity sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk time | 16.00 hours the average is 10 h (626 min) | 14.00 hours the average is 10 h (626 min) | |
| Stand-by time | 14.6 days (350 hours) the average is 18 days (435 h) | 13.8 days (330 hours) the average is 18 days (435 h) | |
| Talk time (3G) | 8.00 hours the average is 9 h (543 min) | 8.00 hours the average is 9 h (543 min) | |
| Stand-by time (3G) | 13.3 days (320 hours) the average is 23 days (561 h) | 13.8 days (330 hours) the average is 23 days (561 h) | |
| Music playback | 55.00 hours | ||
| Video playback | 5.00 hours | ||
| Capacity | 1650 mAh | 1650 mAh | |
| Type | Li - Ion | Li - Ion | |
| Not user replaceable | Yes |
| Hardware | |||
|---|---|---|---|
System chip
System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone. | Broadcom BCM28155 | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 | |
Processor
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance. | Dual core, 1200 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9 | Dual core, 1500 MHz, Krait | |
| Graphics processor | VideoCore-IV | Adreno 225 | |
System memory
System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running. | 1024 MB RAM (400 MHz) / LPDDR2 | 1024 MB RAM (Dual-channel, 500 MHz) / LPDDR2 | |
| Built-in storage | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| Storage expansion | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC up to 64 GB | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC up to 64 GB |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels | |
| Flash | LED | Dual LED | |
| Aperture size
Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass. | F2.2 | ||
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 28mm | ||
| Features | Auto focus, Geo tagging | Auto focus, Touch to focus, Exposure compensation, White balance presets, Geo tagging | |
| Camcorder | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) | |
| Recording format | MPEG4, H.264 | ||
| Features | Video calling | Continuous autofocus, Video calling | |
| Front-facing camera | 2 megapixels | 0.3 megapixels VGA | |
| Video capture | 640x480 (VGA) (30 fps) |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Music player | |||
| Filter by | Album, Artist, Playlists | Album, Artist, Playlists | |
| Features | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | |
| Supported formats | MP3, AAC, eAAC+, FLAC, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), MP4, AMR, 3GP, OGG, MIDI | MP3, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), MP4, AMR | |
| Video playback | |||
| Supported formats | MPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX, WMV | MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, 3GPP | |
| Radio | FM, RDS | ||
| Speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | ||
| Streaming | Audio, Video | Audio, Video | |
| YouTube player | Yes |
| Internet browsing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser | supports: supports: HTML, HTML5 | Internet Explorer 10, supports: supports: HTML, HTML5, XHTML, CSS 3, XML | |
| Built-in online services support | YouTube (upload), Picasa | Facebook, YouTube (upload), Flickr, Picasa, Twitter |
| Technology | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | |
| UMTS | 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz | |
| LTE | 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2600 MHz | ||
| Data | HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS | LTE Cat3 Downlink 100 Mbit/s, LTE Cat3/4 Uplink 50 Mbit/s, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS | |
| Micro SIM | Yes | ||
| Global Roaming | Yes | Yes | |
Positioning
Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones. | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, S-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | |
| Navigation | Yes | Turn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation |
| Phone features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Phonebook | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID | Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID | |
| Organizer | Calendar, Alarm, Calculator | Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), Calculator | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input | |
| IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange | IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange | ||
| Instant Messaging | Google Talk, ChatON | Windows Live / MSN | |
| OTA Software updates | Yes |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 3.0 | Yes | |
| Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP) | ||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a, b, g, n, n 5GHz | 802.11 a, b, g, n, n 5GHz | |
| Mobile hotspot | Yes | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes | |
| USB | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | |
| Connector | microUSB | microUSB | |
| Features | Mass storage device, USB charging | Mass storage device, USB charging | |
| Headphones connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | |
| Charging connector | microUSB | microUSB | |
| Other | NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, Computer sync, OTA sync |
| Other features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | |
| Additional microphone/s | for Noise cancellation | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | |
| Other | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording |
| Regulatory Approval | |||
|---|---|---|---|
FCC approval
FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC. | |||
| Date approved
Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission | 04 Feb 2013 | 18 Oct 2012 | |
| FCC ID value: A3LGTI9105 link | FCC ID value: PYARM-825 link | ||
FCC measured SAR
FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. | |||
| Head | 0.38 W/kg | 1.34 W/kg | |
| Body | 1.11 W/kg | 0.71 W/kg | |
| Product Specific Use | 1.11 W/kg | 0.99 W/kg | |
| Simultaneous Transmission | 1.23 W/kg | 1.58 W/kg |
| Availability | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Officially announced | 10 Jan 2013 | 05 Sep 2012 |
| Shopping information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessories | Nokia AC-50 MicroUSB Charger, Nokia Charging and Data Cable CA-190CD, Nokia Headset WH-208, Product user guide |
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