LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)

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Side by side comparison between LG Rumor Reflex vs Nokia Lumia 1520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/22/2013 8:19 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 4:59 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x400

2
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

27Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937) Compare LG Rumor Reflex 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? Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)

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!

2 Advantages LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	vs	27 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)57% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1x 480MHz	vs	+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core6 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB	vs	+2GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
480MB	vs	+32GB (28GB available)59 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)75% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels21 times Higher resolution screen
155 PPI	vs	+367 PPI137% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"	vs	+6"100% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 20.1MP9 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+700000 apps (Marketplace)69999 times More apps available to download and use
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 2.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps62 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

8 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS

+ specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
Other model names	Boost Mobile LG Rumor Reflex LN272, LG Freedom, LG LN272	Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-937, Nokia Beastie
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Nokia
Release date	3/29/2012	11/1/2013
Depth	15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	53 x 107 millimeters (2.09 x 4.21 in)	85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight	133 grams (4.66 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x400 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	155 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
System version	Proprietary OS	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware update	feature not registered	Windows Phone 8.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
Chipset	feature not registered	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 480MHz	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
RAM memory	256MB	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	480MB	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2.4 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	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
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
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
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.3 hours	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	768 hours (32 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Titan Grey	• 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
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
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