Samsung Epic 4G (SPH-D700) vs Nokia Lumia 520
Side by side comparison between Samsung Epic 4G vs Nokia Lumia 520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 520
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22 Common items in both devices |
512MB LPDDR2 |
16 million |
480x800 pixels |
233 PPI |
4" |
(back) 5MP |
Only digital zoom |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Samsung Epic 4G (SPH-D700) | Nokia Lumia 520 | |
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Model | Epic 4G (SPH-D700) | Lumia 520 |
Other model names | Sprint Samsung Epic 4G D700, Samsung Galaxy S Pro | Nokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915 |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Nokia |
Release date | 8/31/2010 | 3/1/2013 |
Depth | 14 millimeters (0.55 inches) | 9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 65 x 124 millimeters (2.56 x 4.88 in) | 64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in) |
Weight | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) | 124 grams (4.34 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Samsung Epic 4G (SPH-D700) | Nokia Lumia 520 | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 4" inches | 4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 480x800 pixels | 480x800 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 233 PPI | 233 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Samsung Epic 4G (SPH-D700) | Nokia Lumia 520 | |
System version | Android 2.1 Eclair | Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo |
Firmware update | Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread | Windows Phone 8.0 Amber |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Samsung Epic 4G (SPH-D700) | Nokia Lumia 520 | |
Chipset | 32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227 |
CPU | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR SGX540 | Qualcomm Adreno 305 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Samsung Epic 4G (SPH-D700) | Nokia Lumia 520 | |
RAM memory | 512MB LPDDR2 | 512MB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 512MB | 8GB (5GB available) |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Samsung Epic 4G (SPH-D700) | Nokia Lumia 520 | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 100 Mbps | 21/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Not supported | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | RM-915 model: UMTS 850/1900/2100 RM-917 model: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | WiMAX 802.16 | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAX | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Samsung Epic 4G (SPH-D700) | Nokia Lumia 520 | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 2592x1936 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/4" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | feature not registered | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | Not supported |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection | Face detection |
BSI sensor | feature not registered | Not supported |
HDR | feature not registered | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Samsung Epic 4G (SPH-D700) | Nokia Lumia 520 | |
Front camera (secondary) | 0.3 megapixels | Not supported |
Front camera resolution | 640x480 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | Not supported |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Samsung Epic 4G (SPH-D700) | Nokia Lumia 520 | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | feature not registered | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, H.263, H.264, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Samsung Epic 4G (SPH-D700) | Nokia Lumia 520 | |
USB | Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B) | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 2.1 + A2DP | 3.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | feature not registered | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | feature not registered | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Samsung Epic 4G (SPH-D700) | Nokia Lumia 520 | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Samsung Epic 4G (SPH-D700) | Nokia Lumia 520 | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J |
Battery capacity | 1500 mAh | 1430 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 5.5 hours | 9.7 hours |
Standby | 300 hours (12.5 days) | 360 hours (15 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Samsung Epic 4G (SPH-D700) | Nokia Lumia 520 | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Not supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, Flash player | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Retractable QWERTY keyboard | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI • Touch focus • WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2 or higher) • Java framework | • Colors: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White on black • Nokia ClearBlack Display • 7GB free SkyDrive storage |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Samsung Epic 4G (SPH-D700) | Nokia Lumia 520 | |
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 |