Nokia Lumia 900
#5484
Samsung I9100G Galaxy S II
#6017Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 900
Samsung I9100G Galaxy S II
Performance
52.342.5
Camera
15.419.1
Display
75.780.5
Battery
17.716.4
Build
15.40.2
Connectivity
32.734.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.625.5
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 900 features a solid build with a weight of 160g and dimensions of 127.8 x 68.5 x 11.5 mm, while the Samsung I9100G Galaxy S II is lighter at 116g and slimmer at 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm.
- Both devices have a 4.3" display, but the Galaxy S II uses Super AMOLED Plus technology, which generally offers better color reproduction compared to the Lumia's AMOLED.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy S II has a slightly faster dual-core CPU and more RAM (1GB) compared to the Lumia's single-core CPU and 512MB RAM.
- Both cameras are 8 MP, but the Galaxy S II can record video at 1080p, while the Lumia is limited to 720p.
- The Lumia's battery capacity is 1830mAh, slightly higher than the Galaxy S II's 1650mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the Lumia runs on Windows Phone 7.5, while the Galaxy S II operates on Android, with options for upgrades to newer versions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 900
Samsung I9100G Galaxy S II
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
Also known as Nokia Lumia 900 RM-823
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED Plus
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 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
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8055 Snapdragon S2
TI OMAP 4430
CPU
1.4 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 205
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
16GB 512MB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, 1/3.2", f/2.6, AF
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
VGA@15fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1830 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1830 mAh battery (BP-6EW)
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
127.8 x 68.5 x 11.5 mm, 90 cc (5.03 x 2.70 x 0.45 in)
125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm (4.93 x 2.60 x 0.33 in)
Weight
160 g
116 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, cyan, white, magenta
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.29 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass