Which smartphone the better purchase? We compare the Nokia Lumia 1020 and the HTC One to see which device is the better.

In terms of design and display the HTC One has a 4.7 inches long full HD type of touch screen that has a pixel density of 468ppi. It weighs 143 grams and has the following dimensions: 137.4 x 68.2 x 9.3 mm. It has an aluminum exterior case that comes in different color schemes: black, red, silver or blue and a slick look with rounded edges.

As for the Nokia Lumia 1020, it comes with a slightly smaller 4.5 inches display that has a pixel density of 334ppi. It is heavier than its counterpart, weighing 158 grams and has the following dimensions: 130.4 x 71.4 x 10.4 mm. The smartphone has a polycarbonate exterior case that also comes in different colors of choice: bright yellow, white and black.

In terms of hardware, The HTC One sports a quad core processor that is clockedbat 1.7GHz and also shows off a2GB of RAM, for a smooth experience regarding multi-tasking. The Nokia Lumia 1020 however, has a dual core processor working at 1.5GHz.

For the camera specs, the Nokia Lumia 1020 has a 41MP camera, with two camera apps to work with. The first is the standard Windows Phone 8 app, while the second, Nokia Pro Cam, focuses more on professional shoting: control over white balance, shutter speed, focus and ISO.

The HTC One has a 4MP camera that will deliver good color reproduction and decent shootings.

HTC One (with 32GB of internal storage space) cost around $395.00, while the Nokia Lumia 1020 is around $418.95.

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