Microsoft Lumia 535 vs Nokia Lumia 1520: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Microsoft Lumia 535 vs Nokia Lumia 1520. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Microsoft Lumia 535Microsoft Lumia 535Global · 1GB · 8GB
Nokia Lumia 1520Nokia Lumia 1520Global · 2GB · 32GB
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Microsoft Lumia 535
Microsoft Lumia 535
Global · 1GB · 8GB
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Nokia Lumia 1520
Nokia Lumia 1520
Global · 2GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
6.2
36 reviews
8.7
30 reviews

Technical specifications of the Microsoft Lumia 535 vs Nokia Lumia 1520

Specs stores to buy Microsoft Lumia 535 Microsoft Lumia 535
Global · 1GB · 8GB 		Nokia Lumia 1520 price compare Nokia Lumia 1520
Global · 2GB · 32GB
Inches 5" 6"
Resolution LowRes FHD
Usable surface 68% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.4 mm
140.2 mm
8.8 mm 		85.4 mm
162.8 mm
8.7 mm
Weight 146 g 209 g
Micro SnapD. 200
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 800
Quad-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 8 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 26.680
v5 		25.467
v?
Battery 1905 mAh 3400 mAh
Main Camera 1
5 Mpx · ƒ/2.4

1
20.1 Mpx · ƒ/2.4

Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 1.2 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Windows Phone 8.1 Windows Phone 8.0

Brand
Brand Microsoft Nokia
Aliases -- Bandit, RM-937, RM-938, RM-939

Release Date
Release date November 2014,
9 years ago 		October 2013,
10 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Microsoft Lumia 535
Nokia Lumia 1520
Microsoft Lumia 535
Nokia Lumia 1520
Size
72.4 mm • 140.2 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
85.4 mm • 162.8 mm • 8.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 146 g 209 g
Usable surface 68 % 71 %
Materials Plastic -
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Blue

Gray

Green

Orange

Screen
Diagonal 5" 6"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution LowRes
540 x 960 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 220 Pixels per inch 367 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Refresh rate 60 Hz
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 2
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • ClearBlack display
  • Sunlight readability enhancements
  • Anti-glare polariser

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.9
8.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
6.7
8.7
Is it comfortable?
7.4
7.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
5.3
8.9
Number of reviews
36 reviews
30 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212 Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974
CPU 4x Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 302 Qualcomm Adreno 330

RAM
RAM 1 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
26.680
Antutu v5
Overall performance better than 40% of devices
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25.467
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 26% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 8 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.4
8.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
6.9
8.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
5.1
8.1
Number of reviews
36 reviews
30 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 5 Mpx 20.1 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type Unknown CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.4
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.39 µm 1.07 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Self-timer
  • Dual capture

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 1.2 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
6.7
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
4.8
8.5
Quality of selfies
6.7
7.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.5
8.8
Number of reviews
36 reviews
30 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE --
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Wi-Fi
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • S-GPS
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cell ID

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.550 W/Kg on head
0.560 W/Kg on body 		0.640 W/Kg on head
0.200 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.480 W/Kg on head
0.460 W/Kg on body 		1.320 W/Kg on head
0.400 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.6
9.2
Quality of the GPS
7.0
9.3
And the WiFi?
7.7
8.9
Number of reviews
36 reviews
30 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
1905 mAh
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3400 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 50%
    One day
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 40%
    One day
  • 43%
    More than one day
  • 17%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
36 reviews
30 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
    Windows Phone 8.1 , 9 years ago
  • Microsoft Windows Phone 8 Black
    Windows Phone 8.0 , 11 years ago
Google Services (official) -- --

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 14%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 72%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 20%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 70%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 10%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 9%
    Never
  • 21%
    Once a year
  • 26%
    Every six months
  • 44%
    Every two months or less
  • 10%
    Never
  • 23%
    Once a year
  • 37%
    Every six months
  • 30%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
36 reviews
30 reviews
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