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LG G5 (Dual H868) vs Nokia Lumia 520

Side by side comparison between LG G5 vs Nokia Lumia 520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5.3"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
01Point Nokia Lumia 520 Compare LG G5 X
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G5 (Dual H868)

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G5 (Dual H868)} 29 Advantages LG G5 (Dual H868) vs Lumia 520} 1 Advantage Nokia Lumia 520
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core166%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+4GB LPDDR47 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)29%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+554 PPI138%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+5.3"33%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+1/2.6" inches54%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/4" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2800 mAh96%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1430 mAh
+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)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
159 grams (5.57 ounces)vs+124 grams (4.34 ounces)28%
Lighter

17 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG G5 (Dual H868)Nokia Lumia 520
 
ModelLG G5 (Dual H868)Lumia 520
Other model namesLG G5 Dual Sim H868, LG G5 H868, LG H868Nokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915
Country or region availableChina
China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGNokia
Release date3/31/20163/1/2013
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)73.9 x 149.4 millimeters (2.91 x 5.88 in)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)
Weight159 grams (5.57 ounces)124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG G5 (Dual H868)Nokia Lumia 520
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.3" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)554 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG G5 (Dual H868)Nokia Lumia 520
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatWindows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG G5 (Dual H868)Nokia Lumia 520
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG G5 (Dual H868)Nokia Lumia 520
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG G5 (Dual H868)Nokia Lumia 520
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
RM-915 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
RM-917 model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

LG G5 (Dual H868)Nokia Lumia 520
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
16 megapixels
8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5312x2988 pixels2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length29mm lens28mm lens
Sensor size1/2.6" inches1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG G5 (Dual H868)Nokia Lumia 520
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG G5 (Dual H868)Nokia Lumia 520
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG G5 (Dual H868)Nokia Lumia 520
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG G5 (Dual H868)Nokia Lumia 520
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG G5 (Dual H868)Nokia Lumia 520
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity2800 mAh1430 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy20 hours9.7 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

LG G5 (Dual H868)Nokia Lumia 520
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Titan, Gold, Pink
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• LG Optimus UX 5.0 UI
• LG 360 VR supported
• LG CAM Plus supported
• 3D Arc Glass screen
• Modular battery
• Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Colors: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White on black
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage

☢️ Radiation rate

LG G5 (Dual H868)Nokia Lumia 520
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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