Nokia Lumia 520 vs Nokia X+: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Nokia Lumia 520 vs Nokia X+. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Nokia Lumia 520Nokia Lumia 520Global · 512MB · 8GB
Nokia X+Nokia X+Global · 768MB · 4GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Nokia Lumia 520
Nokia Lumia 520
Global · 512MB · 8GB
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Nokia X+
Nokia X+
Global · 768MB · 4GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 5.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 4.5Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.5Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.5Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 4.5 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.5 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
6.2
53 reviews
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No user reviews

Technical specifications of the Nokia Lumia 520 vs Nokia X+

Specs Nokia Lumia 520 price comparison Nokia Lumia 520
Global · 512MB · 8GB 		Nokia X+ prices Nokia X+
Global · 768MB · 4GB
Inches 4" 4"
Resolution LowRes LowRes
Usable surface 59% useful 62% useful
Aspect Ratio 5:3 5:3
Dimensions 64.0 mm
119.9 mm
9.9 mm 		63.0 mm
115.5 mm
10.4 mm
Weight 124 g 128 g
Micro SnapD. S4
Dual-Core 		SnapD. S4
Dual-Core
RAM 512 MB RAM 768 MB RAM
Storage 8 GB 4 GB
AnTuTu 7.468
v? 		8.135
v?
Battery 1430 mAh 1500 mAh
Main Camera 1
5 Mpx · ƒ/2.4

1
3.2 Mpx · ƒ/2.8

Selfie Camera SELF -- · ƒ/-- SELF -- · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Windows Phone 8.0 Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Brand
Brand Nokia Nokia
Aliases -- Normandy, X+ Dual SIM, X plus Dual SIM

Release Date
Release date February 2013,
11 years ago 		February 2014,
10 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Nokia Lumia 520
Nokia X+
Nokia Lumia 520
Nokia X+
Size
64.0 mm • 119.9 mm • 9.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
63.0 mm • 115.5 mm • 10.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 124 g 128 g
Usable surface 59 % 62 %
Materials - -
Resistance - -
Colors
White

Red

Yellow

Cyan

Screen
Diagonal 4" 4"
Type LCD IPS • LCD IPS •
Aspect Ratio 5:3 5:3
Resolution LowRes
480 x 800 px 		LowRes
480 x 800 px
Density 233 Pixels per inch 233 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2D hardened glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Nokia ClearBlack display
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.5
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
6.7
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Is it comfortable?
7.6
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
5.6
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Number of reviews
53 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227 Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play MSM8225
CPU 2x Krait 1.0 GHz 2x Cortex-A5 1.0 GHz
Type Dual-Core Dual-Core
Manufacturing 45 nm 45 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 305 Qualcomm Adreno 203

RAM
RAM 512 MB 768 MB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
7.468
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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8.135
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 17% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 8 GB 4 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.9
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
6.3
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
4.5
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Number of reviews
53 reviews
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Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 5 Mpx 3.2 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type Unknown Unknown
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash No No
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Digital zoom
  • Panorama
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution -- --
Sensor
Type
Aperture
Pixel size
Pixel Binning
Sensor size
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.1
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Quality of nighttime photos
4.2
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Quality of selfies
1.8
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Does it have a powerful flash?
1.2
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Number of reviews
53 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE -- --
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • 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
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 3.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • SDAP (Service Discovery Application Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • FTP (File Transfer Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HS
  • DUN (Dial-Up Networking Profile)

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

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American measurement

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

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.0
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Quality of the GPS
7.4
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And the WiFi?
7.9
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Number of reviews
53 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
1430 mAh
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1500 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 41%
    Less than a day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 16%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
53 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Microsoft Windows Phone 8 Amber
    Windows Phone 8.0 , 11 years ago
  • Android Nokia X 1.0
    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 11 years ago
Google Services (official) -- Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 19%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 68%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 36%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 11%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
53 reviews
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Prices
From $ 95 --
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