Nokia Lumia 822
#5040
Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos
#5314Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 822
Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos
Performance
51.546.2
Camera
19.119.1
Display
75.780.5
Battery
17.417.4
Build
17.516.0
Connectivity
58.039.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.628.4
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 822 features a 4.3-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos has a slightly larger 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, also at 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset with a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU, offering better processing speed compared to the Galaxy S II Duos' Snapdragon S3 with a 1.2 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Galaxy S II Duos has a higher resolution 2.0 MP front camera compared to the Lumia's 1.2 MP.
- Both smartphones are equipped with an 1800 mAh battery and do not support wireless charging.
- The Lumia runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1, while the Galaxy S II Duos operates on Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), providing a distinct software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 822
Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2011
Description
For Verizon Wireless
For China Telecom
Display
Size
4.3"
4.52"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED Plus
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~206 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.2", AF
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss Tessar lens, F2.2, dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable (BP-4W)
Removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
127.8 x 68.4 x 11.2 mm, 95 cc (5.03 x 2.69 x 0.44 in)
129.8 x 68.9 x 9.7 mm (5.11 x 2.71 x 0.38 in)
Weight
141.6 g
138 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gray, White, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.79 W/kg (head)
0.79 W/kg (head) 0.73 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
3.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass