Nokia Lumia 1020 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Nokia Lumia 1020 and the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,000 mAh | 2,330 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 5 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4.5 in | 4.3 in |
| Main camera | 41 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 158 g | 208 g |
| Released | Jul 2013 | Jul 2013 |
Summary: Nokia Lumia 1020 is ahead on our rating, screen size, main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom is ahead on battery.
★ 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 S4 Zoom |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED, PureMotion HD+ | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 4.5 inches | 4.3 inches |
| Resolution | 768 x 1280 pixels | 540 x 960 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom |
|---|
| OS | Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1 | Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8960) | Exynos 4212 |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | Adreno 225 | Mali-400 |
Memory
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom |
|---|
| Internal | 32GB or 64GB | 8GB (approx. 5GB user available), 1.5GB RAM |
| RAM | 2GB | — |
| Card slot | No | microSDXC, up to 64GB |
Main Camera
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Samsung Galaxy S4 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 | Autofocus, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), Xenon flash, LED light, control lens ring, various Smart Modes |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps, slow motion 768x512@120fps |
| Modules | — | 16 MP, 1/2.33" BSI CMOS sensor, 10x optical zoom (24-240mm equivalent), f/3.1-6.3 lens |
Selfie Camera
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom |
|---|
| Sensor | 1.2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 720p | Not specified |
| Modules | — | 1.9 MP |
Battery
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion |
| Charging | Qi wireless charging (with optional cover) | — |
| Capacity | — | 2330 mAh |
| Talk time | — | Up to 13 h (3G) |
| Music play | — | Up to 57 h |
Body
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom |
|---|
| Dimensions | 130.4 x 71.4 x 10.4 mm | 125.5 x 63.5 x 15.4 mm |
| Weight | 158 g | 208 g |
| Build | Polycarbonate body | — |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
Comms
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Samsung Galaxy S4 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, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM Radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, MHL-enabled |
Launch
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom |
|---|
| Announced | July 2013 | June 2013 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Release Date | July 22, 2013 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Nokia Lumia 1020 or Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom?
Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom — 2,000 mAh for the Nokia Lumia 1020 versus 2,330 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom.
Which is lighter, Nokia Lumia 1020 or Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom?
Nokia Lumia 1020 — 158 g for the Nokia Lumia 1020 versus 208 g for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom.
Is the Nokia Lumia 1020 or the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom rated higher?
We rate the Nokia Lumia 1020 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom 6/10.
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