Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)
Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1520 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
20.1
MP
MP
1.2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3400
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.71"
IPS
IPS
720x1650
50
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)
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20 Common items in both devices |
TFT IPS LCD |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
BSI sensor |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
+13 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | |
Model | Lumia 1520 (3G) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) |
Other model names | Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-939 HSPA+, Nokia RM-939, Nokia Beastie | Redmi 12C (22120RN86G) |
Country or region available | ![]() China | ![]() (Global, International) |
Brand | Nokia | Xiaomi |
Release date | 11/1/2013 | 1/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/2022 |
Depth | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in) | 76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in) |
Weight | 209 grams (7.32 ounces) | 192 grams (6.72 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6" inches | 6.71" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 720x1650 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 367 PPI | 268 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 2 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 500nits[typ] |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | |
System version | Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3 | Android 12 |
Firmware update | Windows Phone 8.1 | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | MIUI 13 / 14 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 3GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 32GB (28GB available) | 64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 42/5.76 Mbps | 300/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
๐ท Camera | ||
Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 20.1 megapixels | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP depth |
Main camera resolution | 5376x3744 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm (lens) | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" inches | 1/2.76" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.2 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x960 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.2 (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 |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 1 microphone |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.1 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 10W Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 25 hours (1 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | 768 hours (32 days) | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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 | โข Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Red โข Windows Phone 8 Black UI โข Qi Wireless Charging โข Dolby Digital โข USB On-the-go 1.3 โข 7GB SkyDrive โข Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display โข Nokia PureView camera โข Carl Zeiss optics โข Dual capture camera โข Panorama photo โข WiFi hotspot | โข Colors: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G) | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | |
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 |