Nokia Lumia 520 vs OnePlus 3T (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 520 vs OnePlus 3T phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/29/2016 6:28 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:19 PM

Compare OnePlus 3T X Nokia Lumia 520 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

27Points OnePlus 3T (128GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 520 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 3T (128GB)

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4 Advantages Nokia Lumia 520	vs	27 Advantages OnePlus 3T (128GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)27% Lighter	vs	158 grams (5.53 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core180% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+6GB LPDDR411 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+128GB (114GB available)22 times More internal storage for applications and files
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)35% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Optic AMOLEDAdvantage Optic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+401 PPI72% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5.5"38% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 16MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/4" inches	vs	+1/2.8" inches43% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+(front) 16MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1430 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh138% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 520	OnePlus 3T (128GB)
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Model	Lumia 520	OnePlus 3T (128GB)
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915	OnePlus Three, OnePlus 3T Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Canada, China, USA, (Europe), Hong Kong
Brand	Nokia	OnePlus
Release date	3/1/2013	11/22/2016
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)	74.7 x 152.7 millimeters (2.94 x 6.01 in)
Weight	124 grams (4.34 ounces)	158 grams (5.53 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 520	OnePlus 3T (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Optic AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 520	OnePlus 3T (128GB)
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Windows Phone 8.0 Amber	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 520	OnePlus 3T (128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 520	OnePlus 3T (128GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	128GB (114GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 520	OnePlus 3T (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	RM-915 model: UMTS 850/1900/2100 RM-917 model: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	North America model: CDMA2000 EV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 Europe/Asia model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China model: CDMA2000 EV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 North America model: LTE (Bands 1,2,4,5,7,8,12,17,30) Europe/Asia model: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) China model: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia Lumia 520	OnePlus 3T (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1936 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 520	OnePlus 3T (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia Lumia 520	OnePlus 3T (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 520	OnePlus 3T (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 520	OnePlus 3T (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 520	OnePlus 3T (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) 5V 4A
Battery capacity	1430 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9.7 hours	feature not registered
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 520	OnePlus 3T (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White on black • Nokia ClearBlack Display • 7GB free SkyDrive storage	• Colors: Gunmetal • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • OxygenOS 3.5 • LED notification (RGB) • Rear camera: Sony IMX298 sensor • Front camera: Samsung 3P8SP sensor • Slow motion 720p@120fps • Dash charge • Fast battery charging: 60% in 30min • Dirac HD Sound • Miracast • WiFi dual-band
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 520	OnePlus 3T (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered