Nokia Lumia 928
#3131
Samsung Galaxy S5 (USA)
#2856Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 928
Samsung Galaxy S5 (USA)
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
46.645.5
Display
79.579.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
59.259.9
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 928 features a solid build with dimensions of 133 x 68.9 x 10.1 mm and weighs 162g, while the Samsung Galaxy S5 is lighter at 144.9g and has a slimmer profile at 142 x 72.4 x 7.9 mm.
- The Lumia's 4.5-inch AMOLED display has a resolution of 768 x 1280 pixels, whereas the Galaxy S5 boasts a larger 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, while the Galaxy S5 utilizes a more powerful quad-core Snapdragon 801, providing superior processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Galaxy S5 is significantly more advanced with a 16 MP 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 Galaxy S5 at 2800mAh versus the Lumia's 2000mAh.
- Finally, the Lumia runs on Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1, while the Galaxy S5 operates on Android 4.4.2, upgradable to 5.0.1, offering a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 928
Samsung Galaxy S5 (USA)
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
Versions: G900V (Verizon); G900R4 (US Cellular); G900P (Sprint)
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 MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF, OIS
16 MP, 1/2.6", 1.12µm, PDAF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR
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 (BV 4-NW)
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
Wireless (Qi)
Wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
133 x 68.9 x 10.1 mm, 92.8 cc (5.24 x 2.71 x 0.40 in)
142 x 72.4 x 7.9 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.31 in)
Weight
162 g
144.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Charcoal Black, Shimmery White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
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, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, HSPA
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 3.0 (MHL 2.1 TV-out), 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 5.0.1 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.1 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, heart rate
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes