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Samsung Google Nexus S 4G |
Nokia Lumia 520 |
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Samsung Google Nexus S 4G |
Nokia Lumia 520 |
| Network | ||
|---|---|---|
| Technology | CDMA / EVDO | GSM / HSPA |
| 2G bands | CDMA 800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions |
| 3G Network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | HSDPA 900 / 2100 - RM-914 |
| HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - RM-915 | ||
| HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - RM-917 | ||
| Speed | EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2011, March. Released 2011, May 08 | 2013, February. Released 2013, April |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Body | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 123.9 x 63 x 10.9 mm (4.88 x 2.48 x 0.43 in) | 119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 75.7 cc (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in) |
| Weight | 131 g (4.62 oz) | 124 g (4.37 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Size | 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~58.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~59.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density) | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density) |
| Protection | Oleophobic coating | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) | Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1 |
| Chipset | Hummingbird | Qualcomm MSM8227 |
| CPU | 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 | Dual-core 1.0 GHz |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX540 | Adreno 305 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 16GB 512MB RAM | 8GB 512MB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Modules | 5 MP, AF | 5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | w480p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Selfie Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Modules | VGA | No |
| Video | ||
ADVERTISEMENT
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiMAX, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR | 4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Infrared port | No | No |
| Radio | No | FM Radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, proximity |
| MP4/H.264 player MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player Organizer Photo/video editor Voice memo/dial/commands Predictive text input Near Field Communications |
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| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery | Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J) |
| Stand-by | Up to 428 h | Up to 360 h (3G) |
| Talk time | Up to 6 h | Up to 14 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 9 h 40 min (3G) |
| Music play | Up to 61 h | |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black | Yellow, red, cyan, white/black | SAR | 0.64 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body) | 0.77 W/kg (head) |
| SAR EU | 1.09 W/kg (head) | |
| Price | About 150 EUR | About 70 EUR |
| Tests | ||
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| Display | Contrast ratio: 834:1 (nominal) / 1.161:1 (sunlight) | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 68dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 66dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -82.3dB / Crosstalk -81.8dB | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 49h | |