Nokia Lumia 820 vs Samsung Ativ Odyssey
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Nokia Lumia 820 and the Samsung Ativ Odyssey, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Nokia Lumia 820 | Samsung Ativ Odyssey |
|---|
| Price | $35 | $19 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 1,650 mAh | 2,100 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 1 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4.3 in | 4 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 160 g | 125 g |
| Released | Nov 2012 | Jan 2013 |
Summary: Nokia Lumia 820 is ahead on our rating, screen size, main camera. Samsung Ativ Odyssey is ahead on battery, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Nokia Lumia 820 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Ativ Odyssey is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Nokia Lumia 820 | Samsung Ativ Odyssey |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, ClearBlack display | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 4.3 inches | 4.0 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels, WVGA |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass | Not specified |
| Pixel Density | ~217 ppi | — |
Platform
| Nokia Lumia 820 | Samsung Ativ Odyssey |
|---|
| OS | Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1 | Microsoft Windows Phone 8 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus | Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait |
| GPU | Adreno 225 | Adreno 225 |
Memory
| Nokia Lumia 820 | Samsung Ativ Odyssey |
|---|
| Internal | 8GB | 8GB storage, 1GB RAM |
| RAM | 1GB | — |
| Card slot | microSDXC, up to 64GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB |
Main Camera
| Nokia Lumia 820 | Samsung Ativ Odyssey |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, Carl Zeiss optics | 5 MP, AF, LED flash |
| Features | Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging | Geo-tagging |
| Video | 1080p | 1080p |
Selfie Camera
| Nokia Lumia 820 | Samsung Ativ Odyssey |
|---|
| Single | VGA (0.3 MP) | 1.2 MP |
| Video | — | Not specified |
Battery
| Nokia Lumia 820 | Samsung Ativ Odyssey |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery | Removable Li-Ion |
| Stand-by | Up to 330 h (3G) | Up to 168 h |
| Talk time | Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 8 h (3G) | Up to 19 h |
| Capacity | — | 2100 mAh |
Body
| Nokia Lumia 820 | Samsung Ativ Odyssey |
|---|
| Dimensions | 123.8 x 68.5 x 9.9 mm | 122.4 x 63.8 x 10.9 mm (4.82 x 2.51 x 0.43 in) |
| Weight | 160 g | 125 g (4.41 oz) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Build | Plastic body, removable back shells for customization and wireless charging support | — |
Comms
| Nokia Lumia 820 | Samsung Ativ Odyssey |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 3.0, A2DP, EDR | 3.0, A2DP, EDR |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Nokia Lumia 820 | Samsung Ativ Odyssey |
|---|
| Announced | 2012, September | 2013, January |
| Status | Available. Released 2012, November | Released 2013, January |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Nokia Lumia 820 or Samsung Ativ Odyssey?
Samsung Ativ Odyssey — 1,650 mAh for the Nokia Lumia 820 versus 2,100 mAh for the Samsung Ativ Odyssey.
Which is lighter, Nokia Lumia 820 or Samsung Ativ Odyssey?
Samsung Ativ Odyssey — 160 g for the Nokia Lumia 820 versus 125 g for the Samsung Ativ Odyssey.
Which is newer, Nokia Lumia 820 or Samsung Ativ Odyssey?
Samsung Ativ Odyssey — Nov 2012 for the Nokia Lumia 820 versus Jan 2013 for the Samsung Ativ Odyssey.
Is the Nokia Lumia 820 or the Samsung Ativ Odyssey rated higher?
We rate the Nokia Lumia 820 7/10 and the Samsung Ativ Odyssey 6/10.
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