Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 730 Dual SIM
Samsung Z3
Performance
43.335.0
Camera
35.215.4
Display
76.080.4
Battery
20.422.4
Build
14.716.8
Connectivity
43.636.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.528.8
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 730 Dual SIM features a 4.7-inch OLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Z3 has a slightly larger 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset, whereas the Z3 uses a Spreadtrum SC7730, with the Lumia's CPU clocked at 1.2 GHz compared to the Z3's 1.3 GHz.
- The Lumia's rear camera is 6.7 MP, capable of recording 1080p video, while the Z3 has an 8 MP rear camera with 720p video recording.
- The Lumia has a 2200 mAh battery, while the Z3 offers a larger 2600 mAh capacity.
- Software-wise, the Lumia runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Windows 10, whereas the Z3 operates on Tizen 2.3, upgradable to 2.4.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 730 Dual SIM
Samsung Z3
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Also known as Nokia Lumia 730 Dual SIM RM-1040
Versions: Z300H/DD (India)
Display
Size
4.7"
5"
Type
OLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~316 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC7730
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
6.7 MP (6.1 MP effective), 1/3.4", AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, LED flash, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable (BV-T5A)
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
134.7 x 68.5 x 8.7 mm, 80.3 cc (5.30 x 2.70 x 0.34 in)
141.6 x 70 x 7.9 mm (5.57 x 2.76 x 0.31 in)
Weight
130 g
137 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Orange, green, white, black
Black, Silver, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.07 W/kg (head) 1.34 W/kg (body)
0.70 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Tizen 2.3, upgradable to 2.4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass, sensor core
Accelerometer, proximity

