Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) vs Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1520 vs Apple iPhone 2G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/12/2017 8:15 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 5:07 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 2G X Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Apple iPhone 2G (16GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)

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!

31 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	vs	4 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	412MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR315 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)33% Thinner	vs	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels13 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+367 PPI122% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+6"71% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 20.1MP9 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps390 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3400 mAh143% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+16GB (15GB available)25% More internal storage for applications and files
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)55% Lighter
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+2300000 apps (App Store)2 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

11 Common items in both devices

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)

Hands-free calling

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📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
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Model	Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Other model names	AT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940 (Rogers/Telus/Bell)	Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Europe), Canada, USA
Brand	Nokia	Apple
Release date	11/1/2013	6/1/2007
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)	61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	6" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3	iOS 1.0
Firmware update	Windows Phone 8.1	iOS 3.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)	32bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	PowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	16GB (15GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	0.384 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G
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 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE
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
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20.1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5376x3744 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Not supported
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
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
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	25 hours (1 days)	8 hours
Standby	768 hours (32 days)	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• 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	• Colors: Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)