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Nokia Lumia 520

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Network
Technology GSM / HSPA GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - RM-998
3G Network HSDPA 900 / 2100 - RM-914 HSDPA 900 / 2100 - RM-998
  HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - RM-915
  HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - RM-917
Speed HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
Launch
Announced 2013, February. Released 2013, April 2013, November. Released 2014, January
Status Discontinued Discontinued
Body
Dimensions 119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 75.7 cc (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in) 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) 124 g (4.37 oz)
Build Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM Micro-SIM Micro-SIM
Display
Type IPS LCD IPS LCD
Size 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~59.3% 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 Scratch-resistant glass Scratch-resistant glass
Platform
OS Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1 Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8227 Qualcomm MSM8227
CPU Dual-core 1.0 GHz Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU Adreno 305 Adreno 305
Memory
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 8GB 512MB RAM 8GB 1GB RAM
Main Camera
Modules 5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF 5 MP, 1/4.0", AF
Video 720p@30fps 720p@30fps
Selfie Camera
Modules No No
ADVERTISEMENT
Sound
Loudspeaker Yes Yes
3.5mm jack Yes Yes
Comms
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update 4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
Positioning GPS, GLONASS GPS, GLONASS
NFC No No
Infrared port No No
Radio FM Radio FM Radio
USB microUSB 2.0 microUSB 2.0
Features
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity Accelerometer, proximity
Battery
Type Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J) Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
Stand-by Up to 360 h (3G) Up to 336 h (2G) / Up to 336 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 14 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 9 h 40 min (3G) Up to 17 h (2G) / Up to 10 h 40 min (3G)
Music play Up to 61 h Up to 48 h
Misc
Colors Yellow, red, cyan, white/black Black, White, Yellow, Red
SAR 0.77 W/kg (head)    
SAR EU 1.09 W/kg (head)     0.72 W/kg (head)     0.79 W/kg (body)    
Price About 70 EUR About 120 EUR
Tests
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

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