Nokia Lumia 1020 vs Samsung Galaxy K Zoom
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Nokia Lumia 1020 and the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,000 mAh | 2,430 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4.5 in | 4.8 in |
| Main camera | 41 MP | 20.7 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 158 g | 200 g |
| Released | Jul 2013 | Apr 2014 |
Summary: Nokia Lumia 1020 is ahead on our rating, main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy K Zoom is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Nokia Lumia 1020 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED, PureMotion HD+ | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 4.5 inches | 4.8 inches |
| Resolution | 768 x 1280 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels, 306 ppi density |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
Platform
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| OS | Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1 | Android 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradable to 4.4.4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8960) | Exynos 5 Hexa (Exynos 5260) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait | Hexa-core (2x1.7 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7) |
| GPU | Adreno 225 | Mali-T624 |
Memory
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| Internal | 32GB or 64GB | 8GB, 2GB RAM |
| RAM | 2GB | — |
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB |
Main Camera
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| Sensor | 41 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/1.5" sensor, OIS (PureView, Carl Zeiss optics) | — |
| Features | Xenon flash, LED video light, mechanical shutter, RAW (DNG) capture | Pro Suggest mode, separate focus and exposure areas |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps (slow motion without audio) |
| Single | — | 20.7 MP, 1/2.3" sensor, 10x optical zoom (24-240mm), OIS, Xenon flash, AF |
Selfie Camera
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| Sensor | 1.2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 720p | — |
| Single | — | 2 MP |
Battery
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 2430 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Qi wireless charging (with optional cover) | — |
Body
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| Dimensions | 130.4 x 71.4 x 10.4 mm | 137.5 x 70.8 x 16.6 mm (5.41 x 2.79 x 0.65 in) |
| Weight | 158 g | 200 g (7.05 oz) |
| Build | Polycarbonate body | — |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
Comms
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE/aptX | 4.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM Radio | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| Announced | July 2013 | 2014, April |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Release Date | July 22, 2013 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Nokia Lumia 1020 or Samsung Galaxy K Zoom?
Samsung Galaxy K Zoom — 2,000 mAh for the Nokia Lumia 1020 versus 2,430 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom.
Which is lighter, Nokia Lumia 1020 or Samsung Galaxy K Zoom?
Nokia Lumia 1020 — 158 g for the Nokia Lumia 1020 versus 200 g for the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom.
Which is newer, Nokia Lumia 1020 or Samsung Galaxy K Zoom?
Samsung Galaxy K Zoom — Jul 2013 for the Nokia Lumia 1020 versus Apr 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom.
Is the Nokia Lumia 1020 or the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom rated higher?
We rate the Nokia Lumia 1020 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom 6/10.
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