Nokia Lumia 520 specs, comparisons, faq, opinions

Name: Nokia Lumia 520
Brand: Nokia
SKU: P-CJN-AYC5W
Rating: 4.9 (1488 reviews)

Released 2013, April 124g, 9.9mm thickness Microsoft Windows Phone 8, up to 8.1 8GB storage, microSDXC
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Adreno 305 Micro-SIM About 78.4 USD
4" 480x800 pixels
5MP 720p
512GB RAM MSM8227
1430mAh Li-Ion

Nokia Lumia 520 overview

Nokia Lumia 520 is a smartphone that runs on Windows Phone. It was released on 2013, April. Nokia Lumia 520 has 4. inch, IPS LCD, a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels screen with Scratch-resistant glass. It uses Qualcomm MSM8227 chipset, Dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU, Adreno 305 GPU. It supports 2G, 3G networks with Micro-SIM. Nokia Lumia 520 has 5MP Single main camera. Nokia Lumia 520 uses Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J) battery. The price of Nokia Lumia 520 is about 78.4 USD.

Score the key features of Nokia Lumia 520 compared to the other phones on the market:

CPU Cores: 28 / 100 points
Camera pixels: 28 / 100 points
Screen resolution: 28 / 100 points
Battery capacity: 38 / 100 points
Price: 28 / 100 points

Nokia Lumia 520 full specifications

NETWORK
Technology	GSM / HSPA
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bands	HSDPA 900 / 2100 - RM-914 HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - RM-915 HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - RM-917
Speed	HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced	2013, February. Released 2013, April
Status	Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions	119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 75.7 cc (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
Weight	124 g (4.37 oz)
Build	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM	Micro-SIM
DISPLAY
Type	IPS LCD
Size	4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~59.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
Protection	Scratch-resistant glass
PLATFORM
OS	Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8227
CPU	Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU	Adreno 305
MEMORY
Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	8GB 512MB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Single	5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
Video	720p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA
	No
SOUND
Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes
COMMUNICATIONS
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC	No
Radio	FM Radio
USB	microUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity
BATTERY
Type	Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
Stand-by	Up to 360 h (3G)
Talk time	Up to 14 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 9 h 40 min (3G)
Music play	Up to 61 h
MISCELLANEOUS
Colors	Yellow, red, cyan, white/black
SAR	0.77 W/kg (head)
SAR EU	1.09 W/kg (head)
Price	About 78.4 USD
TESTS
Display	Contrast ratio: 834:1 (nominal) / 1.161:1 (sunlight)
Camera	Photo / Video
Loudspeaker	Voice 68dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 66dB
Audio quality	Noise -82.3dB / Crosstalk -81.8dB
Battery life	Endurance rating 49h