Nokia Lumia 1020
#3186
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
#2402Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 1020
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
Performance
56.165.8
Camera
65.082.4
Display
79.084.4
Battery
18.924.2
Build
86.874.4
Connectivity
54.462.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.249.4
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 1020 features a compact build with a 4.5-inch AMOLED display at 768 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge offers a larger 5.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, whereas the Note Edge utilizes a more powerful quad-core Snapdragon 805.
- The Lumia excels in camera capabilities with a 41 MP rear camera, compared to the Note Edge's 16 MP, although both have optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is also notably different, with the Lumia at 2000 mAh and the Note Edge at 3000 mAh, providing longer usage for the latter.
- Software-wise, the Lumia runs on Windows Phone 8, while the Note Edge operates on Android 4.4.4, offering a more versatile app ecosystem.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 1020
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
General
Release Date
2013, July 22
2014
Announced
2013, July 11
2014
Description
Also known as Nokia EOS, Nokia 909, Nokia RM-875, Nokia RM-877, Nokia RM-876
Versions: N915FY (Europe), N915A (AT&T), N915T (T-Mobile), N915K/N915L/N915S (Korea), N915G (Singapore, Australia, Spain), N915D (Japan)
Display
Size
4.5"
5.6"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
768 x 1280 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~332 ppi density)
1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~524 ppi density)
PPI
768
1600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 420
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM (Telefonica exclusive)
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
41 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/1.5", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, Xenon & LED flash, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
1.2 MP
3.7 MP, f/1.9
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 4x lossless digital zoom
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1440p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable (BV-5XW)
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
15W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
130.4 x 71.4 x 10.4 mm, 96.9 cc (5.13 x 2.81 x 0.41 in)
151.3 x 82.4 x 8.3 mm (5.96 x 3.24 x 0.33 in)
Weight
158 g
174 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Yellow, white, black, red (AT&T exclusive)
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.23 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps or Cat4 150/50 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 after WP8 Denim update
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, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, UV, heart rate, SpO2