Nokia Lumia 520 Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

Discover all the technical specs of the Nokia Lumia 520 - from its camera and display to performance and battery life.

Added by Richard Taylor on 05.16.14 | Last update 02.18.20

Nokia Lumia 520 Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

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General specs
Display
Camera
Performance
Connectivity
Audio
Other features

Nokia Lumia 520 is a 2013 smartphone. It measures 119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm and weighs 124 g. It has a IPS LCD display measuring 4" inches. The resolution is 480 x 800 and 233 ppi pixel density.

There is front camera with 0 MP. The main camera is Single with 5 MP.

It runs on Dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU with 8 GB, 512 MB RAM memory. The battery is 1430 mAh.

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Nokia Lumia 520 specs

General specs

Brand and model	Nokia Lumia 520
Release date	2013, February
Dimensions	119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
Weight	124 g (4.37 oz)
Body build	Plastic body
Colors	Yellow, red, cyan, white/black
Battery	1430 mAh, Removable Li-Ion
Battery life
Stand by time- Up to 360 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 14 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 9 h 40 min (3G) Music play - Up to 61 h
Approximate price	70 EUR

Screen

Technology	IPS LCD
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M
Screen size	4" inc
Screen area	45.5 cm²
Screen format	5:3 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	59.3%
Screen resolution	480 x 800 px
PPI /points per inch/	233 PPI
Screen protection	Scratch-resistant glass

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main	5 MP, Single
Camera specs
-5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4'', AF
Video	720p@30fps
Front (selfie) camera	0 MP,
Specifications

Performance

Operating system OS	Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8227
Other models with the same chipset include: Nokia Lumia 525, Nokia Lumia 720, Nokia Lumia 520, Sony Xperia M
Processor CPU
- Dual-core 1.0 GHz
Graphics processor GPU	- Adreno 305
External memory	microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal memory	8 GB, 512 MB RAM

Benchmark

Antutu 7 Score	7177 (Rank 1936 of 2128)
GeekBench 4 Single Core	292 (Rank 970 of 999)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	550 (Rank 970 of 997)

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card	Micro-SIM
Network	GSM / HSPA
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Speed	HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
GPRS	Class B
Edge	Up to 236.8 kbps
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC
USB	microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth	4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
Harmful irradiation
SAR - 0.77 W/kg (head) SAR EU - 1.09 W/kg (head)

Music and Audio

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

Other features

- Sensors - Accelerometer, proximity - Versions: Nokia Lumia 521 RM-917 (T-Mobile)

Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on publicly available information and official specifications from Nokia. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and reliable information, readers should be aware that specifications are subject to change and updates from Nokia may not be reflected.

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Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor is a technology expert and journalist based in the UK. With a degree in Computer Science from the University of Birmingham, he provides insightful analysis and expert reviews of the latest smartphones and technology. His technical expertise, passion for technology and years of experience make him a trusted source in the industry.

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Screen	4.3 " AMOLED	3.8 " TFT	4 " S-LCD	3.5 " LED-backlit IPS LCD
Camera	Single 8 MP	Single 5 MP	Single 5 MP	Single 5 MP
Weight	160 gr	127 gr	113 gr	137 gr
Battery	1650 mah	1300 mah	1700 mah	1420 mah
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