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Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) vs LG Spectrum (VS920)

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

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Compare LG Spectrum X Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) 17Points
6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points LG Spectrum (VS920) Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X
4.5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1830
mAh

(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!

Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)} 17 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) vs Spectrum (VS920)} 5 Advantages LG Spectrum (VS920)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core71%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (12GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)20%
Thinner
vs10.48 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+367 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs326 PPI
+6"33%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(back) 20.1MP152%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+3400 mAh86%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1830 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
209 grams (7.32 ounces)vs+142 grams (4.97 ounces)47%
Lighter
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 1.3MP7%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

20 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
4G LTE
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)LG Spectrum (VS920)
 
ModelLumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Spectrum (VS920)
Other model namesAT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940 (Rogers/Telus/Bell)Verizon LG Spectrum, LG-VS920, LGVS920, LG Revolution 2
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
USA
USA
BrandNokiaLG
Release date11/1/20131/19/2012
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)10.48 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)68.8 x 135.4 millimeters (2.71 x 5.33 in)
Weight209 grams (7.32 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)LG Spectrum (VS920)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)LG Spectrum (VS920)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.1Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)LG Spectrum (VS920)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8660
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)LG Spectrum (VS920)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)LG Spectrum (VS920)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)LTE Cat3 (Band 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)LG Spectrum (VS920)
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)LG Spectrum (VS920)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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 sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)LG Spectrum (VS920)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)LG Spectrum (VS920)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)LG Spectrum (VS920)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)LG Spectrum (VS920)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-49KH
Battery capacity3400 mAh1830 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)8.3 hours
Standby768 hours (32 days)348 hours (14.5 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)LG Spectrum (VS920)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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
• 16GB microSD included
• True HD Graphic Engine
• Dolby Digital Plus sound
• HAC (M3/T4)
• WiFi dual-band
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)LG Spectrum (VS920)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.86W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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