Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) vs Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1520 vs Samsung Galaxy A14 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/12/2024 7:53 AM, updated: 3/12/2024 7:53 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A14 X Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 128GB/6GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

9 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	vs	21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 128GB/6GB)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)5% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)36% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+128GB (103GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+201 grams (7.04 ounces)4% Lighter
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
367 PPI	vs	+400 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"	vs	+6.6"10% Larger screen
(back) 20.1MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP183% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 13MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3400 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	AT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940 (Rogers/Telus/Bell)	Galaxy A14 4G (MediaTek) SM-A145P/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Middle East)
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2013	3/27/2023, Announced: 2/28/2023
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)	78 x 167.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.6 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	201 grams (7.04 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	6" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3	Android 13
Firmware update	Windows Phone 8.1	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	128GB (103GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20.1 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	5376x3744 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 128GB/6GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	25 hours (1 days)	feature not registered
Standby	768 hours (32 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Red • Windows Phone 8 Black UI • Qi Wireless Charging • Dolby Digital • USB On-the-go 1.3 • 7GB SkyDrive • Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display • Nokia PureView camera • Carl Zeiss optics • Dual capture camera • Panorama photo • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Green, Dark Red, Silver
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.5W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)