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Samsung Galaxy S4
16 GB| Global Score | |
| 69.3 | 76.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Nokia | Samsung |
| Android 11, 10 | Android 4.4.2, 4.3, 4.2.2 |
| 2020-04-02 | 2013-03-14 |
| 6.47 x 3.02 x 0.33 inches | 5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 inches |
| 6.53 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| Charcoal, Cyan and Sand | Black, Blue, Red and White |
| Plastic and Plastic | Polycarbonate |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 200.00 | $ 130.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.5 inches | 5 inches |
| 1600 x 720 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 270 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SM6125 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T chipset |
| Kryo 260, 64-bit, 11 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Krait 300 (Quad-Core 1900 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 610 GPU | Adreno 320 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 9.09 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 11.74 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| -- | 31.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.92 | 9.02 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Micro SIM |
| 6.6 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Battery | 2600mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 17 hours talk time |
| 5.92 | 4.56 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy S4 is a bit better than the Nokia 5.3, getting a global score of 76.1 against 69.3. Both of these phones use Android OS (Operating System), but the Samsung Galaxy S4 has a more recent 4.4.2 version while Nokia 5.3 has Android 11 version, so it gives some extra features. Samsung Galaxy S4's construction is way lighter and just a bit thinner than the Nokia 5.3, even though it was released many years before.
Galaxy S4 has an incredibly better looking display than Nokia 5.3, because although it has a lot smaller display, it also counts with a higher 1920 x 1080 resolution and a way higher pixel density. The Nokia 5.3 features a bit better hardware performance than Samsung Galaxy S4, because although it has doesn't have a graphics co-processor, it also counts with more RAM and a higher number of cores.
Galaxy S4 takes much clearer videos and photos than Nokia 5.3, although it has a smaller aperture which is not favorable for low light photos and videos, they both have the same video frame rates, a camera with a 13 MP and the same 1920x1080 (Full HD) video quality. Nokia 5.3 counts with much more storage for games and applications than Galaxy S4, because it has a slot for external memory cards that allows up to 512 GB and more internal memory.
Nokia 5.3 counts with a really longer battery life than Samsung Galaxy S4, because it has a 54 percent larger battery size.
Galaxy S4 is not only the best devices in our current comparison, but it's also by far the cheapest.
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