Nokia Lumia 925
#4435
Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
#4102Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 925
Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
46.645.5
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.557.2
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
16 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, 1/3.0", AF, OIS
16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
2 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Gray
Camo Green, Titanium Grey, Ruby Red
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes