Technical sheet of Nokia Lumia 520

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Versions and prices
Nokia Lumia 520 Global · 512MB · 8GB $ 95

Release Date

Release dateFebruary 2013, 11 years ago

Design & Materials of Nokia Lumia 520

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    Structure

    Size
    64.0 mm119.9 mm9.9 mm
    Print 3D Model
    Weight 124 g
    Usable surface 59 %
    Colors
    White
    Red
    Yellow
    Cyan

    Screen

    Diagonal
    4"
    Type LCD IPS
    Aspect Ratio 5:3
    Resolution 480 x 800 px LowRes
    Density 233 ppi Medium Density
    Others
    • Without Notch
    • Scratch resistant
    • 2D hardened glass screen
    • Capacitive
    • Multi-touch
    • Nokia ClearBlack display
    Best mobile with small screenBest phones with IPS screen
    User reviews
    Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
    7.5

    53 reviews

    Do you think it's a nice phone?
    6.7

    53 reviews

    Is it comfortable?
    7.6

    53 reviews

    Can you see it well in the sunlight?
    5.6

    53 reviews

    Performance & Hardware of Nokia Lumia 520

    Processor

    Model Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
    CPU 2x Krait 1.0 GHz
    Type Dual-Core
    Nanometer 45 nm
    Frequency 1 GHz
    64 Bits No
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    Graphics

    GPU Qualcomm Adreno 305

    RAM

    RAM 512 MB
    Type --
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    Antutu

    Score
    7.468 Antutu v?
    Overall performance better than 41% of devices

    Storage

    Capacity 8 GB
    SD Slot Yes , Independent SD slot
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    Security

    Fingerprint No

    Sensors

    Fingerprint No
    Proximity Yes
    Light sensor Yes
    Accelerometer Yes
    Compass Yes
    Others
    Notifications LED --
    Cooling system No
    Gaming buttons No
    User reviews
    Does it have good sound?
    6.9

    53 reviews

    Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
    6.3

    53 reviews

    What's your experience been with demanding games?
    4.5

    53 reviews

    Camera of Nokia Lumia 520

    Rear camera

    Standard
    1
    Resolution 5 Mpx
    Sensor --
    Type Unknown
    Aperture ƒ/ 2.4
    ISO --
    Pixel size --
    Flash No
    Optical Stabilisation No
    Slow Motion Video No, 30 fps
    Features
    • Digital zoom
    • Autofocus
    • Touch focus
    • Continuous autofocus
    • Geotagging
    • Panorama
    • White balance settings
    • ISO settings
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    User reviews
    Quality of daytime photos
    7.1

    53 reviews

    Quality of nighttime photos
    4.2

    53 reviews

    Quality of selfies
    1.8

    53 reviews

    Does it have a powerful flash?
    1.2

    53 reviews

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    Network compatibility

    Connectivity of Nokia Lumia 520

    Bands

    3G B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B5 (850), B8 (900)
    2G B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B5 (850), B8 (900)

    SIM card

    Type Single SIM (Micro SIM)

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    Wi-Fi

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

    Bluetooth

    Version Bluetooth 4.0 LELow energy consumption
    Profiles
    • 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)

    Navigation

    Supports GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, S-GPS, Wi-Fi, Cell ID

    USB

    Charging Yes
    Mass Storage Yes

    SAR

    -- --
    Others
    NFC
    No
    Audio Jack
    Yes
    Radio FM
    Yes
    Computer sync
    Yes
    OTA sync
    Yes
    Tethering.
    Yes
    DLNA
    Yes
    User reviews
    Does it have good coverage for calls?
    8.0

    53 reviews

    Quality of the GPS
    7.4

    53 reviews

    And the WiFi?
    7.9

    53 reviews

    Battery of Nokia Lumia 520

    Capacity
    1430 mAh
    Type Li-Ion
    Fast charge No
    Others
    • Removable
    User reviews
    How long does the battery last?
    • 14%
      Two days or more
    • 16%
      More than one day
    • 29%
      One day
    • 41%
      Less than a day
    • 0%
      Less than half day

    53 reviews

    Software of Nokia Lumia 520

    Software

    Operating System Windows Phone 8.0
    Microsoft Windows Phone 8 Amber
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    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

    53 reviews

    Do you regularly receive updates?
    • 11%
      Every two months or less
    • 36%
      Every six months
    • 17%
      Once a year
    • 36%
      Never

    53 reviews

    User reviews about the Nokia Lumia 520

    Overall satisfaction
    6.2
    • 12
    • 19
    • 12
    • 7
    • 3
    53 reviews
    • Screen6.9
    • Performance6.0
    • Camera3.8
    • Connectivity7.8
    • Battery6.9
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    Latest reviews added

    • For $10 it's this or a lunch.

      It's not good, and the spec sheet certainly shows that. But at least the camera is alright at taking photos. You don't really notice a lot of the downsides due to not being able to test them due to the limitations of Windows phone. But eh I got this phone for $20 like 2 years ago and for that price (and you can find it for $10 now) you can't exactly go wrong if you're too broke to afford anything else. It works, it's reliable, and that's really what it's for.

      Pros
      • Clean OS
      • Reliable (dropped it quite a few times)
      • You can remove the battery
      Cons
      • No app support at all
      • Slow chipset (but works well with the OS)
      • Probably footage but I didn't shoot any
      • 6.9
      • Screen7.0
      • Performance6.6
      • Camera3.5
      • Connectivity4.3
      • Battery7.0
    • I loved windows phone, but has no updates and poor apps

      low cost smartphone, but only for basic user.

      Pros
      • light
      Cons
      • no flash
      • no front camera
      • 3.8
      • Screen3.3
      • Performance5.3
      • Camera2.0
      • Connectivity7.0
      • Battery9.0
    • Outdated but can be obtained pretty cheap

      Outdated buy only if you want a phone for calls text and basic Internet. Worth not more than 30$

      Pros
      • OTA security updates every month
      Cons
      • Only 4 inch screen
      • Battery is weak
      • Limited apps on Windows store
      • 5
      • Screen6.8
      • Performance5.3
      • Camera5.3
      • Connectivity8.7
      • Battery7.0

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    Questions · FAQ

    Frequently asked questions about the Nokia Lumia 520.

    What are the features of the Nokia Lumia 520?

    These are the main features and specifications of the Nokia Lumia 520:

    • Screen: 4" LCD IPS
    • Resolution: 480 x 800 px · LowRes
    • RAM: 512MB
    • Storage: 8GB
    • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227

    What is the price of Nokia Lumia 520?

    The Nokia Lumia 520 price in United States is 94$.

      How good is the Nokia Lumia 520?

      The Nokia Lumia 520 has an average score of 6.2 based on Kimovil user ratings.

      How long does the battery of the Nokia Lumia 520 last?

      The Nokia Lumia 520 battery has a capacity of 1430 mAh, and the estimated battery life is less than a day according to Kimovil users.

      In which colors is the Nokia Lumia 520 available?

      The Nokia Lumia 520 is available in 4 colors: White, Red, Yellow and Cyan.

      When was the Nokia Lumia 520 release date?

      The Nokia Lumia 520 was unveiled on Friday, February 1, 2013.

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      • 4.5 Performance & Hardware
      • 4.5 Camera
      • 4.5 Connectivity
      • 4.5 Battery
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