Nokia Lumia 520 – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Name: Nokia Lumia 520
Brand: Nokia
Rating: 4.0 (3 reviews)

Added: 05.16.14 | Updated: 02.18.20

Model: Lumia 520
Brand: Nokia
Rating: 4.00 out of 5 (3 votes)
Price: 70 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2013
Dimensions: 119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm
Weight: 124 g
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8227
Built-in memory: 8 GB
Screen: IPS LCD 4 inches
Battery: 1430 mAh
Rear camera: Single, 5MP
Front camera: , 0MP

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Common

Brand and model	Nokia Lumia 520
Other names	Versions: Nokia Lumia 521 RM-917 (T-Mobile)
Launch date	2013, February

Price

First price	70 EUR

Design

Height	4.72 in (119.9 mm)
Width	2.52 in ( 64 mm)
Depth	0.39 in ( 9.9 mm)
Weight	4.37 oz (124 grams)
Build materials	Plastic body
Water resistant
Colors	Yellow, red, cyan, white/black
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	IPS LCD
Size	4 in
Screen Area	45.5 cm²
Resolution	480 x 800 px
Points per inch	233 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	5:3
Ratio (screen:body)	59.3%
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- Qualcomm MSM8227
CPU	- Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU	- Adreno 305

Memory

Internal Memory	8 GB, 512 MB RAM
Memory Card Slot	microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)

Software

Operating System (OS)	Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
User Interface

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4'', AF
Video Recording	720p@30fps

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras
Specs	-

Cellular

Bands	GSM / HSPA
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
SIM Card	Micro-SIM
Speed	HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
SAR EU	1.09 W/kg (head)
SAR	0.77 W/kg (head)

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	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
USB	microUSB 2.0

Battery

Capacity	1430 mAh
Type	Removable Li-Ion
Endurance
Standby - Up to 360 h (3G) Video playback - Up to 14 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 9 h 40 min (3G) Audio playback - Up to 61 h
Charging	-

Audio

Headphone Jack	Yes
Radio	FM Radio
Others	-Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity

Other specifications

Others

Nokia Lumia 520 AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Nokia Lumia 520 scores 7177 points in AnTuTu 7, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8227 chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score	7177 (Position 1935 out of 2128)

Antutu 7 Ranking
1929. Samsung Galaxy Core I8260	7332
1930. Nokia X+	7321
1931. Lava A97 2GB+	7320
1932. Sony Ericsson Xperia ray	7320
1933. Samsung Galaxy Core LTE	7277
1934. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S	7245
1935. Nokia Lumia 520	7177
1936. Nokia X	7115
1937. HTC Desire HD	7035
1938. HTC Sensation XL	7034
1939. Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus	6973
1940. Samsung Google Nexus S	6890
1941. Huawei Ascend Y300	6876

Geekbench Score

GeekBench 4 Single Core	292 (Position 995 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	550 (Position 995 out of 1022)

GeekBench 4 Single Core Ranking
989. Panasonic P95	309
990. Wiko Sunset2	307
991. HTC Desire 520	307
992. Wiko Rainbow Lite 4G	304
993. alcatel Idol 2	298
994. HTC Desire 600 dual sim	295
995. Nokia Lumia 520	292
996. Sony Xperia P	287
997. Acer Liquid E2	287
998. Lenovo A706	284
999. HTC Desire 700 dual sim	282
1000. Sony Xperia U	275
1001. HTC Desire S	274

GeekBench 4 Multi Core Ranking
989. Lenovo A369i	584
990. Lenovo A319	569
991. Orange Hiro	569
992. alcatel One Touch Idol	564
993. Wiko Sunset2	563
994. HTC Desire 520	563
995. Nokia Lumia 520	550
996. ZTE Blade G Lux	511
997. Sony Xperia P	504
998. Sony Xperia U	493
999. Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini	490
1000. Archos 40c Titanium	469
1001. Nokia X+	432

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Nokia. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Nokia Lumia 520 Release Date

The Nokia Lumia 520 was officially announced and released on February, 2013. It is available in Yellow, red, cyan, white/black.

Nokia Lumia 520 Price

The Nokia Lumia 520 starts at 70 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
8 GB	70 EUR
512 MB RAM	70 EUR

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Nokia Lumia 520 cost?

The price of the Nokia Lumia 520 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 70 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Nokia Lumia 520 come out?

The Nokia Lumia 520 was released on February, 2013.

What is the size and weight of Nokia Lumia 520 ?

The Nokia Lumia 520 has dimensions of Height: 119.9 mm Width: 64 mm Thickness: 9.9 mm and weighs approximately 124 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Nokia Lumia 520?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 4 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 480 x 800 px at a pixel density of 233 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Nokia Lumia 520 have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm MSM8227 with processor Dual-core 1.0 GHz. Nokia Lumia 520 is available with internal memory of 8 GB, 512 MB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Nokia Lumia 520?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4'', AF and features like

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Nokia Lumia 520?

The device comes with front camera setup with specs of and features like

What colors does the Nokia Lumia 520 come in?

The Nokia Lumia 520 is available in the following colors: Yellow, red, cyan, white/black.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Nokia Lumia 520?

The Nokia Lumia 520 scores 7177 points in AnTuTu 7.