Nokia Lumia 520
T-Mobile - Available as Nokia Lumia 521 (since )
Pros
- Dual core processor
- Fast processor (1000 MHz)
- Fast mobile data support (4G)
Cons
- The camera lacks flash
- No front-facing camera
Description
Design
- Device type:
- Smart phone
- OS:
Windows Phone 8
- Form factor:
- Candybar
- Dimensions:
- 4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 inches (119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm)
- Weight:
- 4.37 oz (124 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)
- 4.37 oz (124 g)
- Side Keys:
- Right: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key
- Colors:
- Black, Yellow, Red, White
Display
- Physical size:
- 4.0 inches
- Resolution:
- 480 x 800 pixels
- Pixel density:
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.
- 235 ppi
- Technology:
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.
- IPS LCD
- Colors:
- 16 777 216
- Touchscreen:
- Capacitive, Multi-touch
- Features:
- Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass
Battery
- Talk time:
- 14.80 hours
the average is 10 h (615 min)
- 14.80 hours
- Talk time (3G):
- 9.60 hours
the average is 9 h (532 min)
- 9.60 hours
- Stand-by time (3G):
- 15.0 days (360 hours)
the average is 24 days (565 h)
- 15.0 days (360 hours)
- Music playback:
- 61.00 hours
- Video playback:
- 4.80 hours
- Capacity:
- 1430 mAh
Hardware
- System chip:
System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.
- Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
- Processor:
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.
- Dual core, 1000 MHz, Krait
- Graphics processor:
- Adreno 305
- System memory:
System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.
- 512 MB RAM
- Built-in storage:
- 8 GB
- Storage expansion:
- microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC up to 64 GB
Camera
- Camera:
- 5 megapixels
- Aperture size:
Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass.
- F2.4
- Focal length (35mm equivalent):
- 28mm
- Features:
- Auto focus, Touch to focus, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Geo tagging, Panorama
- Camcorder:
- 1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps)
- Recording format:
- MPEG4, H.264
Multimedia
- Music player:
- Filter by:
- Album, Artist, Playlists
- Features:
- Album art cover, Background playback
- Supported formats:
- MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, M4A (Apple lossless), AMR, 3GP
- Filter by:
- Video playback:
- Supported formats:
- MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV
- Supported formats:
- Speakers:
- Earpiece, Loudspeaker
- Streaming:
- Audio, Video
- YouTube player:
- Yes
Internet browsing
- Browser:
- Internet Explorer 10, supports: HTML, HTML5, XHTML, CSS 3, XML
- Built-in online services support:
- YouTube (upload), Picasa
Technology
- GSM:
- 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
- UMTS:
- 850, 1900, 2100 MHz
- Data:
- HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS
- Micro SIM:
- Yes
- Global Roaming:
- Yes
- Positioning:
Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.
- GPS, A-GPS, S-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
- Navigation:
- Turn-by-turn navigation
Phone features
- Phonebook:
- Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID
- Organizer:
- Calendar, Alarm, Calculator
- Messaging:
- SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input
- E-mail:
- IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
- Instant Messaging:
- Windows Live / MSN, Skype
- OTA Software updates:
- Yes
Connectivity
- Bluetooth:
- 3.0
- Profiles:
- Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Handsfree (HFP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP)
- Wi-Fi:
- 802.11 a, b, g, n
- Mobile hotspot:
- Yes
- USB:
- USB 2.0
- Connector:
- microUSB
- Features:
- Mass storage device, USB charging
- Headphones connector:
- 3.5mm
- Charging connector:
- microUSB
- Other:
- Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Other features
- Notifications:
- Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
- Additional microphone/s:
- for Noise cancellation
- Sensors:
- Accelerometer, Compass
- Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
Regulatory Approval
- FCC approval:
FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.
- Date approved:
Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission
- 06 Mar 2013
- FCC ID value:
FCC ID value - Shows the FCC Identifying value of the particular phone
QTLRM-915 link
- FCC ID value:
- Date approved:
- FCC measured SAR:
FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.
- Head:
- 0.86 W/kg
- Body:
- 0.88 W/kg
- Product Specific Use:
- 1.21 W/kg
- Simultaneous Transmission:
- 1.26 W/kg
- Head:
Availability
- Officially announced:
- 25 Feb 2013
Shopping information
- Accessories:
- High Efficiency Charger AC-20, Nokia Battery BL-5J, Nokia Charging and Data Cable CA-189CD, Nokia Stereo Headset WH-108, Quick guide
- MSRP price:
- € 139
- $ 184
This device is also known as Nokia Lumia 521
Alternative variants
We list only the specs that are different than the main variant
Nokia Lumia 520
- UMTS:
- 900, 2100 MHz
Nokia Lumia 521
- Hearing aid compatibility:
- M3, T4
- FCC approval:
FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.
- Date approved:
Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission
- 25 Apr 2013
- FCC ID value:
FCC ID value - Shows the FCC Identifying value of the particular phone
QTLRM-917 link
- FCC ID value:
- Date approved:
- FCC measured SAR:
FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.
- Head:
- 1.38 W/kg
- Body:
- 1.38 W/kg
- Product Specific Use:
- 1.21 W/kg
- Simultaneous Transmission:
- 1.58 W/kg
- Head:
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