Nokia Lumia 1020
#3747
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
#2350Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 1020
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Performance
51.362.5
Camera
48.347.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.961.1
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
48 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
Front Camera
1.2 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
1.2 MP
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 4x lossless digital zoom
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Yellow, white, black, red (AT&T exclusive)
Pearl White, Aurora Blue, Onyx Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 11
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 11
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes