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Nokia Lumia 520 vs Nokia N-Gage

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 520 vs Nokia N-Gage 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
2.1"
TFT

176x208

N/A
16MB
RAM

Single-core

850
mAh

(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} 25 Advantages Nokia Lumia 520 vs N-Gage} 0 Advantage Nokia N-Gage
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core11 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs104MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR231 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs16MB SDRAM
+8GB (5GB available)1467 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16MB (3.49MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 8GB MMC
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)104%
Thinner
vs20.2 millimeters (0.8 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million3999 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs4 thousand
+480x800 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
vs176x208 pixels
+233 PPI79%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs130 PPI
+4"90%
Larger screen
vs2.1"
+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+700000 apps (Marketplace)13 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs2G GPRS
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps437 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1430 mAh68%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs850 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vs2.5mm jack
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs1.1
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 1.1 proprietary connector
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported

2 Common items in both devices
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
FM
+ 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

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia N-Gage
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ModelLumia 520Nokia N-Gage
Other model namesNokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915Nokia N-Gage NEM-4, Nokia Starship
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date3/1/201310/1/2003
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)20.2 millimeters (0.8 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)69.7 x 133.7 millimeters (2.74 x 5.26 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia N-Gage
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches2.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~15.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels176x208 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI130 PPI
Colors16 million4 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia N-Gage
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloSymbian 6.1 S60 1st Edition Pearl
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 Amberfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia N-Gage
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM822732bit: ARM 920T
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 104MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia N-Gage
RAM memory512MB LPDDR216MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)16MB (3.49MB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 8GB MMC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia N-Gage
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps0.048 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkRM-915 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
RM-917 model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, HSCSD, GPRS
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia N-Gage
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution2592x1936 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length28mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia N-Gage
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot 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

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia N-Gage
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia N-Gage
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 1.1 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack2.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP1.1
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia N-Gage
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia N-Gage
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C
Battery capacity1430 mAh850 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9.7 hours3 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)175 hours (7.3 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia N-Gage
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White on black
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Colors: Gray
• Five-way directional controller
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia N-Gage
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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