Nokia Lumia 505
#6670
Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G R940
#6077Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 505
Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G R940
Performance
32.432.0
Camera
12.714.1
Display
67.580.5
Battery
13.116.2
Build
16.117.3
Connectivity
25.134.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.725.3
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 505 features a compact build with a 3.7-inch AMOLED display, while the Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G R940 has a larger 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset with an 800 MHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, whereas the Galaxy S Lightray utilizes a 1.0 GHz Exynos 3210 CPU with 1.4GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy S Lightray supports autofocus and captures video at 720p, compared to the Lumia's 480p.
- The Galaxy S Lightray also has a larger 1600 mAh battery compared to the Lumia's 1300 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Lumia runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7.8, while the Galaxy operates on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), providing different user experiences and app ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 505
Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G R940
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
Also known as Nokia RM-923
For MetroPCSAlso known as Samsung SCH-R940
Display
Size
3.7"
4.3"
Type
AMOLED, 65K colors
Super AMOLED Plus
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
Exynos 3210
CPU
800 MHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
4GB 256MB RAM
1.4GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable (BP-3L)
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
118.1 x 61.2 x 11.3 mm, 76 cc (4.65 x 2.41 x 0.44 in)
130 x 68 x 11.7 mm (5.12 x 2.68 x 0.46 in)
Weight
131 g
142 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red, Pink
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.91 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)
0.72 W/kg (head) 0.45 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.8
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass