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Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB) vs Nokia Lumia 520

Side by side comparison between Motorola Razr 40 vs Nokia Lumia 520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 520 X Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB) 31Points
6.9"
AMOLED

1080x2640

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)

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!

Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)} 31 Advantages Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB) vs Lumia 520} 7 Advantages Nokia Lumia 520
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+8GB LPDDR4X15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+256GB (230GB available)45 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)35%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage
LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2640 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+413 PPI77%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+6.9"73%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP14 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/1.7 (aperture)41%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 32MPAdvantage
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)
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps142 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4200 mAh194%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1430 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)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/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
189 grams (6.62 ounces)vs+124 grams (4.34 ounces)52%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Nokia Lumia 520
 
ModelRazr 40 (256GB/8GB)Lumia 520
Other model namesLenovo Moto Razr 40 XT2323-1Nokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaNokia
Release date6/21/2023, Announced: 6/1/20233/1/2013
Depth7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)73.95 x 170.82 millimeters (2.91 x 6.73 in)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)
Weight189 grams (6.62 ounces)124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, plastic back
Folded: 15.8 x 73,95 x 88.2 mm
feature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Display typeLTPO AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.9" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2640 pixels (22:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)413 PPI233 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate144Hzfeature not registered
Display features1400nits[peak]
HDR10+
120% DCI-P3
Extra display: AMOLED 1.5" (194x368) Gorilla Glass Victus
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Nokia Lumia 520
System versionAndroid 13Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.0 Amber
User InterfaceMy UXfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (SM7450-AB) (4nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Single-core)
3x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 644 (443MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 492284 (v9), 566401 (v10)
Geekbench: 2873 (v5.5), 2905 (v6.0)
GFXBench: 18fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Nokia Lumia 520
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 2.2
8GB (5GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
RM-915 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
RM-917 model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/3"1.12µmAF
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel size0.7µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
Slow motion
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.7µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Nokia Lumia 520
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Nokia Lumia 520
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Nokia Lumia 520
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity4200 mAh1430 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging5W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered9.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Sage Green, Vanilla Cream, Summer Lilac
• Ready For
• ThinkShield
• Colors: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White on black
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)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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