Apple iPhone 6 Plus (128GB) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 6 Plus vs Nokia Lumia 1520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/12/2017 8:15 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 11:05 AM

Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X Apple iPhone 6 Plus (128GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2915
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) Compare Apple iPhone 6 Plus X

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? Apple iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)

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11 Advantages Apple iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)	vs	9 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
+128GB (114GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)22% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)23% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+401 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	367 PPI
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+2300000 apps (App Store)2 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 64bit Dual-core (20nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
5.5"	vs	+6"9% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 20.1MP152% Higher resolution main camera
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.5" inches20% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
2915 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

32 Common items in both devices

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

+25 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)	Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Other model names	iPhone 6 Plus A1522 GSM, iPhone 6 Plus A1524 CDMA, iPhone 6L	AT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940 (Rogers/Telus/Bell)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Apple	Nokia
Release date	9/19/2014, Announced: 9/9/2014	11/1/2013
Depth	7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.8 x 158.1 millimeters (3.06 x 6.22 in)	85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
System version	iOS 8.0	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware update	iOS 12	Windows Phone 8.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A8 (20nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Typhoon (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (4-core)	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available) eMMC	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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, CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100 (A1522 CDMA/A1524)	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1522 CDMA model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1522 GSM model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1524 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 A1549 CDMA/A1549 GSM model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29) A1524 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	1.5µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW
Battery capacity	2915 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	384 hours (16 days)	768 hours (32 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
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	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: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Oleophobic coating • Touch ID • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • NFC Apple Pay only (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Red • Windows Phone 8 Black UI • Qi Wireless Charging • Dolby Digital • USB On-the-go 1.3 • 7GB SkyDrive • Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display • Nokia PureView camera • Carl Zeiss optics • Dual capture camera • Panorama photo • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.19W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)	feature not registered