Nokia Lumia 1020
#3186
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
#1608Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 1020
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Performance
56.176.5
Camera
65.066.2
Display
79.079.4
Battery
18.929.1
Build
86.895.4
Connectivity
54.463.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.256.6
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 1020 features a compact build with a plastic frame and Gorilla Glass 3, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite has a more premium feel with its glass front and back and aluminum frame.
- The Lumia's 4.5-inch AMOLED display offers a resolution of 768 x 1280 pixels, whereas the Mi 9 Lite boasts a larger 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and HDR support.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is equipped with a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, while the Mi 9 Lite utilizes a more powerful octa-core Snapdragon 710.
- The Lumia's standout feature is its 41 MP camera with OIS, compared to the Mi 9 Lite's 48 MP triple-camera setup, which lacks OIS but supports 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity also differs significantly, with the Lumia at 2000 mAh and the Mi 9 Lite at 4030 mAh, supporting faster charging.
- Finally, the Lumia runs on Windows Phone 8.1, while the Mi 9 Lite operates on Android 9.0 with MIUI 11, providing a more versatile software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 1020
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
General
Release Date
2013, July 22
2019, September 16
Announced
2013, July 11
2019, September 16
Description
Also known as Nokia EOS, Nokia 909, Nokia RM-875, Nokia RM-877, Nokia RM-876
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
6.39"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED, HDR, 430 nits (typ)
Resolution
768 x 1280 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~332 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
768
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 616
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM (Telefonica exclusive)
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
41 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/1.5", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, Xenon & LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1.2 MP
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 4x lossless digital zoom
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
4030 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable (BV-5XW)
Li-Po 4030 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
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)
156.8 x 74.5 x 8.7 mm (6.17 x 2.93 x 0.34 in)
Weight
158 g
179 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Yellow, white, black, red (AT&T exclusive)
Pearl White, Aurora Blue, Onyx Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.23 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body)
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass