Nokia Lumia 1520
#3062
Samsung Galaxy On7 (2016)
#4848Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 1520
Samsung Galaxy On7 (2016)
Performance
60.664.2
Camera
81.219.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
86.926.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
56.846.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.030.7
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 1520 features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy On7 (2016) has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but higher pixel density at ~401 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a Snapdragon 800 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the On7 utilizes a more efficient Snapdragon 625 with an octa-core CPU, offering better multitasking with 3GB of RAM compared to the Lumia's 2GB.
- The Lumia's camera excels with a 20 MP rear sensor and optical image stabilization, while the On7 has a 13 MP rear camera without OIS.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Lumia at 3400 mAh compared to the On7's 3300 mAh, but the On7 supports faster charging at 18W.
- Software-wise, the Lumia runs on Windows Phone 8, upgradable to Windows 10, while the On7 operates on Android 6.0.1, upgradable to Android 8.0, providing a more versatile app ecosystem.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 1520
Samsung Galaxy On7 (2016)
General
Release Date
2013
2016
Announced
2013
2016
Description
RM-937 - global versionRM-938 - US versionRM-939 - WCDMA HSPA+ versionRM-940 - AT&T version
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 506
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
20 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.5", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
13 MP, f/1.9, AF
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
1.2 MP, f/2.4
8 MP, f/1.9
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps (after WP8 Denim update), 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3400 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable (BV-4BW)
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
Wireless (Qi)
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.8 x 85.4 x 8.7 mm, 120.3 cc (6.41 x 3.36 x 0.34 in)
151.7 x 75 x 8 mm (5.97 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
Weight
209 g
167 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Yellow, white, black, red, green (AT&T)
Gold, Rose Gold, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to Windows 10
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, sensor core
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity