When it comes to displays, we have 5" Full HD AMOLED screens on both the S4 and Icon, with 441ppi pixel density, against the 5.2" LCD panel with 423ppi on the G2. Knowing Nokia's ClearBlack displays with high brightness mode and excellent viewing angles, the screen is likely to be a tad better than the S4 one in terms of maximum nits achievable, probably putting it on an even keel with the G2 in that respect, but with lower reflectivity ratio, meaning good outdoor visibility.
Nokia Lumia Icon seemingly has the best camera, as it sports a 20 MP shooter with superior optical image stabilization, against the 13 MP shooter with OIS on the back of the G2, and the same resolution camera on the S4 that has no image stabilizing. We should wait for the first samples, though, before drawing any conclusions, as the G2 and S4 both offer excellent mobile photography.
Nokia Lumia Icon vs Samsung Galaxy S4 vs LG G2
| Design | |||
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| OS | Windows Phone, 8 | Android (5.0, 4.4.2, 4.3, 4.2.2) | Android (5.0, 4.4.2, 4.2.2) |
| Dimensions | 5.39 x 2.79 x 0.39 inches (137 x 71 x 10 mm) | 5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 inches (136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm) | 5.45 x 2.79 x 0.35 inches (138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9 mm) |
| Weight | 5.86 oz (166 g) the average is 5.4 oz (155 g) | 4.59 oz (130 g) the average is 5.4 oz (155 g) | 5.04 oz (143 g) the average is 5.4 oz (155 g) |
| Materials | Main body: Plastic |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 5.0 inches | 5.0 inches | 5.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 1920 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. | 441 ppi | 441 ppi | 423 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. | AMOLED | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
Screen-to-body ratio
Screen-to-body ratio - Shows what part of the frontal area of a phone its screen occupies. | 71.04 % | 71.91 % | 76.28 % |
| Colors | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Peak brightness | 450 cd/m2 (nit) |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 20 megapixels | 13 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Flash | Dual LED | LED | 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. | F2.4 | F2.2 | F2.4 |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) - The lower (shorter) the focal length number, the wider the shot will be. Conversely, longer focal length cameras produce narrower frames, which can be used for telephoto (zoomed-in) purposes. | 26 mm | 31 mm | 29 mm |
| Camera sensor size
Camera sensor size - A bigger camera sensor is able to capture more light, and thus produce better photos. | 1/2.5" | 1/3.06" | 1/3.06" |
| Pixel size
Pixel size - The size of an individual pixel on a camera's sensor. The bigger, the better. | 1.14 μm | 1.12 μm | |
| Hardware Features | Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) | Autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) |
| Software Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Digital zoom, Touch to focus, Geo tagging | Digital image stabilization, Touch to focus, Face detection, Smile detection, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Self-timer, Voice activation | Touch to focus, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging |
| Camcorder | 3840x2160 (4K) (30 fps), 2560x1440 (QHD), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps) |
| Recording format | MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV | ||
| Features | Optical image stabilization, Continuous autofocus, Video light, Video calling, Video sharing | Digital image stabilization | Optical image stabilization |
| Front-facing camera | 1.2 megapixels | 2 megapixels | 2.1 megapixels |
| Video capture | 1280x720 (720p HD) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) |
| Hardware | |||
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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. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 8974-AA | Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 8974 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 |
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. | Quad-core, 2200 MHz, Krait 400 | Quad-core, 1900 MHz, Krait 300 | Quad-core, 2260 MHz, Krait 400 |
Graphics processor
Graphics processor - The graphics processor is important for the smooth operation of the system and especially in games and other applications that may involve complex graphics and animations. | Adreno 330 | Adreno 320 | Adreno 330 |
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. | 2 GB RAM (Dual-channel) / LPDDR3 | 2 GB RAM (Dual-channel) / LPDDR3 | 2 GB RAM (Dual-channel, 800 MHz) / LPDDR3 |
Built-in storage
Built-in storage - Bigger storage capacity allows you to keep more content saved onto your device, such as more applications, photos or video. Games and video content typically take up the biggest amount of storage space. | 32 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB |
Storage expansion
Storage expansion - Some handsets allow you to expand their storage capacity by using a memory expansion card – most often microSD. Expansion memory is mostly suitable for media storage, such as photo, video or music content. | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Capacity
Capacity - The bigger, the better! However, battery capacity is not the only factor that has an effect on battery life. Those include the chipset in use, the software running on the device, as well as the consumer's unique usage pattern. | 2420 mAh | 2600 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Wireless charging | Built-in | Optional | |
| Talk time | 34.30 hours the average is 20 h (1190 min) | ||
| Stand-by time | 18.0 days (432 hours) the average is 19 days (463 h) | 34.2 days (821 hours) the average is 19 days (463 h) | |
| Talk time (3G) | 16.40 hours the average is 18 h (1071 min) | 17.00 hours the average is 18 h (1071 min) | 21.30 hours the average is 18 h (1071 min) |
| Stand-by time (3G) | 15.4 days (370 hours) the average is 25 days (606 h) | 34.4 days (826 hours) the average is 25 days (606 h) | |
| Stand-by time (4G) | 13.3 days (320 hours) the average is 21 days (511 h) | ||
| Music playback | 75.00 hours | 62.00 hours | |
| Video playback | 9.00 hours | 11.00 hours |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen mirroring | DLNA | DLNA, Wireless screen share, MHL | DLNA, Wireless screen share, MirrorLink, SlimPort |
| Cellular | |||
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CDMA
CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life. | 800, 1900 MHz | ||
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| UMTS | 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| LTE (FDD) | Bands 13, 4 | Bands 18, 5, 8, 3, 1, 7 | Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 |
| Data | LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s | LTE Cat 3 (100/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS | LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s |
