Nokia Lumia 928
#3005
Samsung Galaxy S5 (USA)
#2722Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 928
Samsung Galaxy S5 (USA)
Performance
55.960.8
Camera
63.554.9
Display
79.082.8
Battery
79.583.6
Build
14.214.3
Connectivity
58.162.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.546.6
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
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, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF, OIS
16 MP, 1/2.6", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, xenon flash, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR
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 (BV 4-NW)
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
Wireless (Qi)
Wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
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
Colors
Black, White
Charcoal Black, Shimmery White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.44 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
1.07 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body)
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
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 5.0.1 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, heart rate