Comparing the technical specifications and specifications of the flagship models 1520 and I9500, we can conclude that it is better: “Nokia” or “Samsung”. They are located in the same price range. But their technical indicators differ. By analyzing their advantages and disadvantages, you can choose the best solution.
Nokia 1520
To answer the question of which is better: “Nokia” or “Samsung?”, We begin with a representative of the first company. The 1520 is based on Qualcomm's high-performance Snapdragon 800 processor. It is equipped with 4 cores operating at a frequency of 2.2 GHz. The graphic accelerator Adreno 330 is used to display graphic information. It has a screen diagonal of 6 inches (essentially a mini-tablet), and its resolution is 1920 by 1080 pixels (that is, the picture is in HD quality). The matrix itself is based on IPS technology. The memory subsystem of the 1520 is simply fantastic! Its operational capacity is 2 GB, and built-in - 32 GB. There is also an expansion slot with support for micro-SD up to 64 GB. The surprises do not end there. Her main camera is 20 megapixels. It supports HD recording with a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels. There is a second 1.3 megapixel camera for communication on Skype. Among communications, there is everything except the infrared port. But today they can be met quite rarely, so this can not be called a disadvantage. All this is running Windows 8. There is also support for all possible networks: GSM, 3G and LTE. In addition to this, the device is equipped with an ultra-high capacity 3400 mAh battery. With a non-intense load it will last for 2-3 days, which is an excellent indicator for a smartphone of this size.
Samsung I 9500
In order to finally decide on which is better: Nokia or Samsung, we give the characteristics of the model of the second manufacturer. The heart of the I9500 is the Octa 5410 CPU in the Exynos 5 line. This is Samsung's own development. It contains 8 cores, of which only 4 can work at a time. At the same time, 4 cores are built on the A15 architecture, and the rest on the A7. With a serious load, the first of them are included in the work, and in normal mode - the second of them. This allows you to more efficiently use the battery life without loss of performance. The graphics subsystem is implemented using the 544 MP3 PowerVR line. The diagonal of the screen is 5 inches with the same resolution and quality. The matrix itself is made on the basis of Super AMOLED technology. RAM - all the same 2 GB, but the amount of internal memory may vary. There are models with 16, 32 and 64 GB. Memory cards up to 64 GB are also supported. The main camera of the Samsung I9500 is 13 megapixels, but for Skype it is 2 megapixels. The communications kit is similar to 1520, except that an infrared port has been added. A smartphone from Samsung is running Android 4.2. Among the obvious shortcomings can be noted the lack of LTE, and all other types of networks are supported. He has a weaker battery - 2600 mAh.
Compare
We decide which is better: “Samsung-Galaxy” or “Nokia-Lumiya” (the described devices belong to these model series). In principle, their hardware component is identical. Processors show similar results in tests. With a screen resolution, the situation is similar - for both HD devices with a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels. The memory subsystem of the I9500 is slightly better due to the model with 64 GB “on board”. But this plus is not so important. But the camera is definitely better at Nokia, and there is no arguing (20 megapixels versus 13 megapixels). In addition to this, the screen is an inch wider. Also, the battery is more capacious, which means that it is able to work autonomously for a longer time. All these advantages would make it possible to give an unambiguous answer to the question of which is better: “Nokia” or “Samsung” - if it were not for one “but”. Windows 8 is a specific operating system. It has not yet received wide distribution. But if this is not critical for you, then it is better to choose a Finnish smartphone. But for those who need an “Android” - Samsung I9500.
Summary
If we compare the Samsung and Nokia phones described in the framework of this material, we can conclude that the Finnish device has a number of advantages and one significant drawback, which is the use of a small operating system. If this is not important for you, then the choice is obvious - 1520. And in all other cases it is better to buy I9500.