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Nokia Lumia 925 (3G) vs Nokia Lumia 820

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 925 vs Nokia Lumia 820 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 820 X Nokia Lumia 925 (3G) 12Points
4.5"
AMOLED

768x1280

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)

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Lumia 925 (3G)} 12 Advantages Nokia Lumia 925 (3G) vs Lumia 820} 5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 820
+16GB (13GB available)117%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (6GB available)
+139 grams (4.87 ounces)15%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)16%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+768x1280 pixels156%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+332 PPI53%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs217 PPI
+4.5"5%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 1.2MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+2000 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1650 mAh
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
3.0 + A2DPvs+3.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
1GB / 1GB LPDDR2
AMOLED
16 million
(back) 8MP
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)Nokia Lumia 820
 
ModelLumia 925 (3G)Lumia 820
Other model namesNokia Lumia 925 RM-910, Nokia RM-910, Nokia Lumia 925TNokia Lumia 820, Nokia Arrow
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date6/1/201311/1/2012
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)70.6 x 129 millimeters (2.78 x 5.08 in)68.5 x 123.8 millimeters (2.7 x 4.87 in)
Weight139 grams (4.87 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)Nokia Lumia 820
Display typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)332 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)Nokia Lumia 820
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.1Windows Phone 8.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)Nokia Lumia 820
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM896032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)Nokia Lumia 820
RAM memory1GB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)8GB (6GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)Nokia Lumia 820
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)Nokia Lumia 820
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)Nokia Lumia 820
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)Nokia Lumia 820
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)Nokia Lumia 820
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)Nokia Lumia 820
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)Nokia Lumia 820
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BL-4YW
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5T
Battery capacity2000 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12.8 hours8 hours
Standby432 hours (18 days)330 hours (13.8 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)Nokia Lumia 820
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gray
• USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ Display
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Dolby sound enhancement
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Wireless charging
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Gray, Red, Yellow, White, Blue, Violet
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Wireless charging
• Video stabilization
• HD Voice
• 4G hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)Nokia Lumia 820
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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