Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 1020
Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
48.347.0
Display
79.579.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.875.8
Overall
57.957.0
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 1020 features a solid build with Gorilla Glass 3 and a weight of 158g, while the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom is slightly heavier at 208g and has a bulkier design due to its camera module.
- The Lumia has a 4.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 768 x 1280 pixels, offering a sharper image compared to the S4 Zoom's 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display at 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is equipped with a Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset and 2GB of RAM, outperforming the S4 Zoom's dual-core Cortex-A9 and 1.5GB of RAM.
- The Lumia excels in camera capabilities with a 41 MP sensor and advanced optical image stabilization, while the S4 Zoom offers a 16 MP sensor with 10x optical zoom.
- Battery capacity is higher in the S4 Zoom at 2330mAh compared to the Lumia's 2000mAh, but both lack wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the Lumia runs on Windows Phone 8, while the S4 Zoom operates on Android 4.2.2, providing different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 1020
Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom
General
Release Date
2013, July 22
2013
Announced
2013, July 11
2013
Description
Also known as Nokia EOS, Nokia 909, Nokia RM-875, Nokia RM-877, Nokia RM-876
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom C1010, C101
Display
Size
4.5"
4.3"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
768 x 1280 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~332 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
768
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Pega-Dual +XMM6262
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 225
Mali-400
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM (Telefonica exclusive)
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
41 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
41 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/1.5", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
16 MP, 1/2.33", 24-240mm, 10x optical zoom, AF, OIS
Front Camera
1.2 MP
1.9 MP
Front Camera Details
1.2 MP
1.9 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 4x lossless digital zoom
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2330 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable (BV-5XW)
Li-Ion 2330 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
130.4 x 71.4 x 10.4 mm, 96.9 cc (5.13 x 2.81 x 0.41 in)
125.5 x 63.5 x 15.4 mm (4.94 x 2.5 x 0.61 in)
Weight
158 g
208 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Yellow, white, black, red (AT&T exclusive)
White, Dynamic Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

