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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A vs Nokia Lumia 1520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A 09Points
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

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12Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A X
Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)

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!

Redmi Note 5A} 9 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A vs Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)} 12 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)39%
Lighter		vs209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)14%
Thinner		vs8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.		vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 1.2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use		vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs4.0 + A2DP
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core29%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (10GB available)vs+32GB (28GB available)180%
More internal storage for applications and files
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
267 PPIvs+367 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+6"9%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 20.1MP57%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
3080 mAhvs+3400 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
23 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
+16 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Redmi Note 5ANokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
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ModelRedmi Note 5ALumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Other model namesηΊ’η±³Note 5A 2GB RAM, MDT6, MDE6, Xiaomi Redmi Y1 LiteNokia Lumia 1520 RM-938, Nokia Beastie, Nokia Bandit
Country or region availableChina
China		(Latin America)USA
(Latin America), USA
BrandXiaomiNokia
Release date9/1/201711/1/2013
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 153 millimeters (3 x 6.02 in)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Redmi Note 5ANokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI367 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Redmi Note 5ANokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 NougatWindows Phone 8.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Redmi Note 5ANokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 500MhzQualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Redmi Note 5ANokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)32GB (28GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Redmi Note 5ANokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)		Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100		UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)		LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Redmi Note 5ANokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12Β΅m pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Redmi Note 5ANokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 5ANokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi Note 5ANokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 5ANokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Redmi Note 5ANokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW
Battery capacity3080 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy35 hours (1.5 days)25 hours (1 days)
Standby264 hours (11 days)768 hours (32 days)

βž• Other features

Redmi Note 5ANokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Gold, Dark Grey, Rose
β€’ 450-nits brightness
β€’ MIUI 8.0		β€’ Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Red
β€’ Windows Phone 8 Black UI
β€’ Qi Wireless Charging
β€’ Dolby Digital
β€’ USB On-the-go 1.3
β€’ 7GB SkyDrive
β€’ Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display
β€’ Nokia PureView camera
β€’ Carl Zeiss optics
β€’ Dual capture camera
β€’ Panorama photo
β€’ WiFi hotspot

☒️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 5ANokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
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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