Nokia Lumia 2520 specs comparison vs Apple iPad vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
Nokia has revealed its first tablet, the 10-inch Lumia 2520, and it is the colorful pillow-shaped device that you’d expect from Nokia. It runs on Windows 8.1 RT and comes at a price of $500. The latter puts it in direct battle against the best of the largest tablets: the Apple iPad and the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. Does it have the hardware guts to beat that competition?
Add to this blazing fast cellular data speeds with 4G LTE connectivity on board, and support for expandable memory, and you arrive at an interesting combination running the latest Windows 8.1 RT. Take a look at how it fares against its direct rivals below.
Good news is that the Lumia 2520 has both the vibrant screen and powerful chip to at least be on par with the competition. It features the brightest ever display on a tablet, a 10.1” 1080 x 1920 pixel screen with very low reflectance and a whopping 650 nits of brightness. In simpler terms, it’s a great display for use in all conditions, but it stands out particularly under the sun where you can actually read text on your tablet.
Under the hood, the Lumia 2520 comes with the latest Snapdragon 800 quad-core system chip with Adreno 330 graphics and 2GB of RAM, a very powerful combo. And on its back, the tablet features an ambitious 6.7-megapixel camera with a Zeiss lens and wide f/1.9 aperture.
Add to this blazing fast cellular data speeds with 4G LTE connectivity on board, and support for expandable memory, and you arrive at an interesting combination running the latest Windows 8.1 RT. Take a look at how it fares against its direct rivals below.
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| Nokia Lumia 2520 | Apple iPad 4 | Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) |
Design
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 10.51 x 6.61 x 0.35 inches 267 x 168 x 8.9 mm |
9.50 x 7.31 x 0.37 inches 241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4 mm |
9.57 x 6.75 x 0.31 inches 243.1 x 171.4 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | ||
| 21.69 oz (615.0 g) | 23.35 oz (662.0 g) | 19.29 oz (547.0 g) |
| Features | ||
| Stylus | ||
| Keys | ||
| Right: Volume control, Other | ||
| Colors | ||
| Black, Blue, Red, White | Black, White | Black, White |
| Phone functionality | ||
| Yes | ||
| Tablet dock | ||
| Dock Features: Keyboard | ||
| Dock Features | ||
| Keyboard | ||
Display
| Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| 10.1-inch | 9.7-inch | 10.1-inch |
| Resolution | ||
| 1080x1920px, 218 PPI | 1536x2048px, 264 PPI | 1600x2560px, 299 PPI |
| Technology | ||
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | Super Clear LCD |
| Screen-to-body | ||
| 62.74 % | 65.03 % | 70.97 % |
| Colors | ||
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Peak brightness | ||
| 665 cd/m2 (nit) | ||
| Features | ||
| Ambient light sensor, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 2), Polarizing filter | Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor | Ambient light sensor |
Hardware
| System chip | ||
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 | Apple A6X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 |
| Processor | ||
| Quad-core 2200 MHz Krait 400 | Dual-core 1400 MHz |
Quad-core 2300 MHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | ||
| Adreno 330 | PowerVR SGX554 | Adreno 330 |
| RAM | ||
| 2GB (LPDDR3) | 1GB | 3GB (LPDDR3) |
| Internal storage | ||
| 32GB | 128GB | 16GB |
| Storage expansion | ||
| microSDHC up to 32 GB | microSDXC up to 64 GB | |
| OS | ||
| Windows (RT 8.1) | iOS (10.x, 9.x, 8.x, 7.x, 6.1, 6.x) | Android (4.4.2, 4.3), Samsung TouchWiz UI |
Battery
| Capacity | ||
|---|---|---|
| 8000 mAh | 8220 mAh | |
| Type | ||
| Li - Polymer | Li - Ion | |
Camera
| Rear | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single camera | Single camera | Single camera |
| Main camera | ||
| 6.7 MP (Autofocus, CMOS image sensor) Aperture size: F1.9 Focal length: 26 mm Sensor size: 1/3.4" |
5 MP (Autofocus, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.4 |
8 MP (Autofocus, BSI sensor) |
| Flash | ||
| LED | ||
| Video recording | ||
| 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps) Video calling |
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps) EIS |
1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Front | ||
| 2 MP, Video capture: 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps) | 1.2 MP, Video capture: 1280x720 (HD) | 2 MP |
Connectivity & Features
| Bluetooth | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| WLAN | ||
| 802.11 a,b,g,n,dual-band Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,dual-band Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,dual-band,ac Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| USB | ||
| microUSB, USB 3.0 | Lightning | microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| HDMI | ||
| Micro HDMI (Type D) | Yes | |
| Location | ||
| GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | A-GPS, Glonass, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
| Other | ||
| NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop | Computer sync, OTA sync, ANT+, Infrared |
Multimedia
| Headphones | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers | ||
| Multiple speakers | Loudspeaker | Multiple speakers |
| Features | ||
| Album art cover, Background playback, Dolby Headphone | Album art cover, Background playback, Dolby Digital | Album art cover, Background playback |
| Screen mirroring | ||
| DLNA,TV-out | TV-out | DLNA,MHL |
Cellular
| 4G (FDD) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bands 20(800 DD), 3(1800), 7(2600) | Bands 4(AWS-1), 17(700 b) | Bands 18(800 Lower), 5(850), 8(900), 3(1800), 1(2100), 7(2600) |
| 3G | ||
| Bands 5(850), 8(900), 3(1800), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) |
| Data Speed | ||
| LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS | LTE Cat 3 (100/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, UMTS | LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS |
| SIM type | ||
| Micro SIM | Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
Phone Features
| Notifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Flight mode, Silent mode | Silent mode, Speakerphone | Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone |
| Other features | ||
| Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice commands, Voice recording |
Regulatory Approval
| Measured SAR | ||
|---|---|---|
| Body: 1.77 W/kg | Body: 1.19 W/kg | |
Buyers information
| MSRP | ||
|---|---|---|
| $ 499 | $ 799 | |
| In The Box | ||
| Nokia Wall Charger AC-300, Quick guide, SIM Door Key | Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter | |
Availability
| Officially announced | ||
|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2013 | Oct 23, 2012 | Sep 04, 2013 |
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