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Micromax Canvas 2 (A110) vs Nokia Lumia 520

Side by side comparison between Micromax Canvas 2 vs Nokia Lumia 520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 520 X Micromax Canvas 2 (A110) 11Points
5"
IPS

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Micromax Canvas 2 (A110)

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Canvas 2 (A110)} 11 Advantages Micromax Canvas 2 (A110) vs Lumia 520} 8 Advantages Nokia Lumia 520
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)2%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+5"25%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+2000 mAh40%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1430 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
4GB (1GB available)vs+8GB (5GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
168 grams (5.88 ounces)vs+124 grams (4.34 ounces)35%
Lighter
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
196 PPIvs+233 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Dual-core
512MB / 512MB LPDDR2
TFT IPS LCD
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
3G+ HSPA+
+14 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Micromax Canvas 2 (A110)Nokia Lumia 520
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ModelCanvas 2 (A110)Lumia 520
Other model namesMicromax A110 Canvas 2, Micromax Spice Mi-500Nokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915
Country or region availableIndia
India
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMicromaxNokia
Release date11/1/20123/1/2013
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 147 millimeters (3.01 x 5.79 in)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Micromax Canvas 2 (A110)Nokia Lumia 520
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)196 PPI233 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Micromax Canvas 2 (A110)Nokia Lumia 520
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanWindows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Micromax Canvas 2 (A110)Nokia Lumia 520
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6577 (40nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX531 Ultra 522MhzQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Micromax Canvas 2 (A110)Nokia Lumia 520
RAM memory512MB512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (1GB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Micromax Canvas 2 (A110)Nokia Lumia 520
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 2100RM-915 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
RM-917 model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Micromax Canvas 2 (A110)Nokia Lumia 520
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Micromax Canvas 2 (A110)Nokia Lumia 520
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Micromax Canvas 2 (A110)Nokia Lumia 520
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, 3GPMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Micromax Canvas 2 (A110)Nokia Lumia 520
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Micromax Canvas 2 (A110)Nokia Lumia 520
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Micromax Canvas 2 (A110)Nokia Lumia 520
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity2000 mAh1430 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours9.7 hours
Standby180 hours (7.5 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Micromax Canvas 2 (A110)Nokia Lumia 520
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White on black
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage

☢️ Radiation rate

Micromax Canvas 2 (A110)Nokia Lumia 520
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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