Nokia Lumia 925
#4317
Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
#3995Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 925
Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
Performance
51.760.0
Camera
47.438.1
Display
79.082.8
Battery
18.923.0
Build
14.414.6
Connectivity
54.460.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.637.0
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 925 features a compact build with a 4.5-inch AMOLED display at 768 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active has a larger 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, whereas the S5 Active utilizes a more powerful quad-core Snapdragon 801.
- The camera on the S5 Active is significantly superior with a 16 MP rear sensor compared to the Lumia's 8 MP, and it supports 4K video recording, unlike the Lumia's 1080p.
- Battery capacity is also greater in the S5 Active at 2800 mAh versus the Lumia's 2000 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Lumia runs on Windows Phone 8, while the S5 Active operates on Android 4.4.2 with TouchWiz, providing a different user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 925
Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S5 Active G870A
Display
Size
4.5"
5.1"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
768 x 1280 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~332 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
PPI
768
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
16GB (11.2GB user available), 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, 1/3.0", AF, OIS
16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable (BL-4YW)
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
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)
145.3 x 73.4 x 8.9 mm (5.72 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
Weight
139 g
170.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Gray
Camo Green, Titanium Grey, Ruby Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.42 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
0.92 W/kg (head) 1.48 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
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 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate