Nokia Lumia 520
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Key Features
4.0 inches, 45.5 cm,2,(~59.3% screen-to-body ratio)
480 x 800
5 MP
720p@30fps
0.5GB RAM
Qualcomm MSM8227
Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
Full Specifications
Network
Technology: GSM / HSPA
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bands: HSDPA 900 / 2100 - RM-914
Speed: HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
Launch
Announced: 2013, February. Released 2013, April
Status: Discontinued
Body
Dimensions: 119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 75.7 cc (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
Weight: 124 g (4.37 oz)
Build: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM: Micro-SIM
Display
Type: IPS LCD
Size:
- 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm
- 2
- (~59.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
Protection: Scratch-resistant glass
Platform
OS: Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8227
CPU: Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU: Adreno 305
Memory
Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal: 8GB 512MB RAM
Main Camera
Single: 5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
Video: 720p@30fps
Selfie camera
Sound
Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes
Comms
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS
NFC: No
Radio: FM Radio
USB: microUSB 2.0
Features
Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity
Battery
Type: Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
Stand-by: Up to 360 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 14 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 9 h 40 min (3G)
Music play: Up to 61 h
Misc
Colors: Yellow, red, cyan, white/black
SAR: 0.77 W/kg (head)
SAR EU: 1.09 W/kg (head)
Price: About 70 EUR
Tests
Display: Contrast ratio: 834:1 (nominal) / 1.161:1 (sunlight)
Camera:
- Photo
- /
- Video
Loudspeaker: Voice 68dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 66dB
Audio quality: Noise -82.3dB / Crosstalk -81.8dB
Battery (old): Endurance rating 49h
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