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Nokia Lumia 520 vs Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 520 vs Apple iPhone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points Apple iPhone 4 (16GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 520 X
3.5"
IPS

640x960

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 520

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Lumia 520} 14 Advantages Nokia Lumia 520 vs iPhone 4 (16GB)} 13 Advantages Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core26%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs512MB DDR
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+4"14%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+f/2.4 (aperture)17%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1430 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1420 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
8GB (5GB available)vs+16GB (14GB available)180%
More internal storage for applications and files
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)6%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+640x960 pixels60%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+330 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/4" inchesvs+1/3.2" inches25%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)2 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+9 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Nokia Lumia 520iPhone 4 (16GB)
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ModelLumia 520iPhone 4 (16GB)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915Apple iPhone 4
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaApple
Release date3/1/20136/1/2010
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)58.66 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredStainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Nokia Lumia 520iPhone 4 (16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~54% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels640x960 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI330 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Nokia Lumia 520iPhone 4 (16GB)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloiOS 4.0
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 AmberiOS 7.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Nokia Lumia 520iPhone 4 (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM822732bit: Apple A4
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 520iPhone 4 (16GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB DDR
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 520iPhone 4 (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkRM-915 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
RM-917 model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Nokia Lumia 520iPhone 4 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1936 pixels2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.75ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Nokia Lumia 520iPhone 4 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (720x480)
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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 520iPhone 4 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, iTunes

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 520iPhone 4 (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Nokia Lumia 520iPhone 4 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Nokia Lumia 520iPhone 4 (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1430 mAh1420 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9.7 hours12 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

โž• Other features

Nokia Lumia 520iPhone 4 (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White on black
โ€ข Nokia ClearBlack Display
โ€ข 7GB free SkyDrive storage
โ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Videocalling over Wi-Fi only
โ€ข iCloud service
โ€ข WiFi hotspot

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 520iPhone 4 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.17W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.93W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
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