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Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)

Side by side comparison between Huawei GR5 (2017) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB) 13Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) Compare Huawei GR5 (2017) X
6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)

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GR5 2017 (32GB)} 13 Advantages Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB) vs Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)} 12 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core36%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+162 grams (5.67 ounces)29%
Lighter
vs209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)6%
Thinner
vs8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+401 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs367 PPI
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
32GB (22GB available)vs+32GB (28GB available)27%
More internal storage for applications and files
5.5"vs+6"9%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 2MPvs+(back) 20.1MP46%
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
1/2.9" inchesvs+1/2.5" inches16%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3340 mAhvs+3400 mAh2%
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
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE
+13 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

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
ModelGR5 2017 (32GB)Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Other model namesHuawei Mate 9 Lite BLL-L22, Huawei BrooklynNokia Lumia 1520 RM-938, Nokia Beastie, Nokia Bandit
Country or region availableAustraliaEgypt(Europe)PhilippinesJapanNew ZealandSingaporeThailandTaiwanTurkeyVietnam
Australia, Egypt, (Europe), Philippines, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Turkey, Vietnam
(Latin America)USA
(Latin America), USA
BrandHuaweiNokia
Release date1/1/201711/1/2013
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 150.9 millimeters (3 x 5.94 in)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI367 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatWindows Phone 8.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 655 (16nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP2 900MhzQualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)32GB (28GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkBLL-L21 model:
UMTS 900/1900/2100
BLL-L22 model:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
BLL-L21 model:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 38)
BLL-L22 model:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 19, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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

📷 Camera

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
2MP depth
20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3968x2976 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.9" inches1/2.5" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel1.12µm 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

📸 Front camera

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Nokia 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.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + 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 portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW
Battery capacity3340 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy23 hours25 hours (1 days)
Standby650 hours (27.1 days)768 hours (32 days)

➕ Other features

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Nokia 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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black/gray, White/silver, White/gold
• Metal body
• Emotion UI 4.1
• 2.5D glass screen
• LED notification
• DTS audio
• 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

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Nokia 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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