Nokia Lumia 925
#4317
Samsung Galaxy Note T879
#5012Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 925
Samsung Galaxy Note T879
Performance
51.748.4
Camera
47.419.1
Display
79.081.6
Battery
18.921.8
Build
14.415.8
Connectivity
54.446.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.629.8
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 925 features a more compact and lighter build compared to the Samsung Galaxy Note T879, which is larger and heavier.
- The Lumia has a 4.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 768 x 1280 pixels, while the Note offers a 5.3-inch Super AMOLED display at 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset, while the Note uses an older Snapdragon S3, which may affect overall speed and efficiency.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Lumia benefits from optical image stabilization (OIS), enhancing photo quality.
- The Note has a larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the Lumia's 2000 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Lumia runs on Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1, whereas the Note operates on Android 4.0.4, providing different user experiences and app ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 925
Samsung Galaxy Note T879
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
For T-MobileAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Note SGH-T879
Display
Size
4.5"
5.3"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
768 x 1280 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~332 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~285 ppi density)
PPI
768
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, 1/3.0", AF, OIS
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 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
2000 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable (BL-4YW)
Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
129 x 70.6 x 8.5 mm, 78 cc (5.08 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)
146.8 x 83.1 x 9.7 mm (5.78 x 3.27 x 0.38 in)
Weight
139 g
180 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Gray
Navy Blue, Ceramic White, Soft Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.42 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
0.19 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer