Nokia 3.2 (16GB) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 3.2 vs Nokia Lumia 1520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/1/2019 11:53 AM, updated: 11/18/2021 6:40 AM

Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X Nokia 3.2 (16GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) Compare Nokia 3.2 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 3.2 (16GB)

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!

14 Advantages Nokia 3.2 (16GB)	vs	13 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
+1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm)9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+181 grams (6.34 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+6.26"4% Larger screen	vs	6"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage 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)
+(front) 5MP3 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	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3400 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)20% More internal storage for applications and files
720x1520 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels89% Higher resolution screen
269 PPI	vs	+367 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 20.1MP57% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.5" inches20% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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 supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
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

19 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 3.2 (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	3.2 (16GB)	Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Other model names	Nokia 3.2 TA-1156, TA-1159, TA-1164, HMD Global	AT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940 (Rogers/Telus/Bell)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Nokia	Nokia
Release date	4/22/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019	11/1/2013
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.24 x 159.44 millimeters (3 x 6.28 in)	85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight	181 grams (6.34 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 3.2 (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.26" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels (19:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	269 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 3.2 (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware update	Android 10	Windows Phone 8.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 3.2 (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 504	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 3.2 (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 3.2 (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) India version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia 3.2 (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 3.2 (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 3.2 (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 3.2 (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 3.2 (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 3.2 (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	35 hours (1.5 days)	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	504 hours (21 days)	768 hours (32 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 3.2 (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black, Steel • Android One • 2.5D curved glass screen • LED notification • 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
	Nokia 3.2 (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
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