Microsoft Lumia 1030
#3521
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (USA)
#3535Category Breakdown
Microsoft Lumia 1030
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (USA)
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
50.350.0
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
58.358.3
Summary
- The Microsoft Lumia 1030 features a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has a slightly larger 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Note 4 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 chipset with a faster CPU and more RAM (3GB) compared to the Lumia's quad-core processor and 2GB RAM.
- The Lumia's camera offers a 20 MP rear sensor with 4K video recording, while the Note 4 has a 16 MP rear camera but supports 4K video at 30fps and 1080p at 60fps.
- The Note 4 also has a larger battery capacity of 3220 mAh and supports faster charging at 15W, compared to the Lumia's 2600 mAh battery with no fast charging.
- Software-wise, the Lumia runs on Windows 8.1, while the Note 4 operates on Android 4.4.4, upgradable to 6.0.1, providing a more versatile app ecosystem.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Lumia 1030
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (USA)
General
Release Date
N/A
2014
Announced
N/A
2014
Description
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Versions: N910M (Vodafone), N910V (Verizon), N910A (AT&T), N910T (T-Mobile), N910P (Sprint), N910R4 (US Cellular)
Display
Size
5.5"
5.7"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~518 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core
Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450
GPU
N/A
Adreno 420
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
20 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
20 MP, 1/1.2", AF, OIS
16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Front Camera
2 MP
3.7 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
3.7 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 4x lossless digital zoom
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1440p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3220 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery (BV-F4A)
Li-Ion 3220 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
15W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5 mm (6.04 x 3.09 x 0.33 in)
Weight
N/A
176 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gray, Silver
Frosted white, Charcoal black, Bronze Gold, Blossom Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, UV, heart rate, SpO2
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes