Microsoft Lumia 1030
#2198
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (USA)
#2772Category Breakdown
Microsoft Lumia 1030
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (USA)
Performance
48.665.7
Camera
83.991.7
Display
80.284.3
Battery
22.425.9
Build
0.214.7
Connectivity
55.864.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.946.3
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
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, 1/1.2", AF, OIS
16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
3.7 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 4x lossless digital zoom
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1440p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, Gray, Silver
Frosted white, Charcoal black, Bronze Gold, Blossom Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.88 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, UV, heart rate, SpO2