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Nokia Lumia 520 vs Samsung Rex 60 (C3312R)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 520 vs Samsung Rex 60 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)

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02Points Samsung Rex 60 (C3312R) Compare Nokia Lumia 520 X
2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.3
MP
N/A
1000
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 Rex 60 (C3312R)} 2 Advantages Samsung Rex 60 (C3312R)
+8GB (5GB available)170 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs30MB
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)23%
Thinner
vs12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+233 PPI63%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+4"43%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(back) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 1.3MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsSupported
+700000 apps (Marketplace)69999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps88 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1430 mAh43%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1000 mAh
+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
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
124 grams (4.34 ounces)vs+90 grams (3.15 ounces)38%
Lighter
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

7 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
FM
3.0 + A2DP / 3.0
MicroUSB 2.0
+ 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 520Samsung Rex 60 (C3312R)
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ModelLumia 520Rex 60 (C3312R)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915Samsung Rex 60 Duos C3312R for India market
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
India
India
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date3/1/20133/1/2013
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)55 x 101.8 millimeters (2.17 x 4.01 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)90 grams (3.15 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 520Samsung Rex 60 (C3312R)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~43.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI143 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 520Samsung Rex 60 (C3312R)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloProprietary OS
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 Amberfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 520Samsung Rex 60 (C3312R)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM822732bit
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core XMM 2150 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 520Samsung Rex 60 (C3312R)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2feature not registered
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)30MB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 520Samsung Rex 60 (C3312R)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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
Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 520Samsung Rex 60 (C3312R)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1936 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsSupported
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 focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 520Samsung Rex 60 (C3312R)
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 520Samsung Rex 60 (C3312R)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 520Samsung Rex 60 (C3312R)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 520Samsung Rex 60 (C3312R)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 520Samsung Rex 60 (C3312R)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1430 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9.7 hours15 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)490 hours (20.4 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 520Samsung Rex 60 (C3312R)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
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, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White on black
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Colors: White, Gray, Blue
• Samsung TouchWiz Lite UI 2.0
• ChatON
• Opera browser
• Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 520Samsung Rex 60 (C3312R)
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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