Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) vs Nokia 701 (DTV)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1520 vs Nokia 701 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/12/2017 8:15 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 9:55 PM

Compare Nokia 701 X Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Nokia 701 (DTV) Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

360x640

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
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!

23 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	vs	4 Advantages Nokia 701 (DTV)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+16GB (12GB available)50% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)26% Thinner	vs	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen	vs	360x640 pixels
+367 PPI75% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	210 PPI
+6"71% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 20.1MP152% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	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) 1.2MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)35 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) QCIF (176x144)
+700000 apps (Marketplace)13 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3400 mAh162% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1300 mAh
+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/n [wifi4]
+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	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)60% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supported	vs	+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

20 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Nokia 701 (DTV)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	701 (DTV)
Other model names	AT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940 (Rogers/Telus/Bell)	Nokia 701 DTV RM-774, Nokia Helen
Country or region available	Canada, USA	Brazil
Brand	Nokia	Nokia
Release date	11/1/2013	4/1/2012
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)	56.8 x 117.2 millimeters (2.24 x 4.61 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Nokia 701 (DTV)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	360x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	210 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Nokia 701 (DTV)
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle
Firmware update	Windows Phone 8.1	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Nokia 701 (DTV)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Broadcom BCM2763 250MHz 128Mb
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Nokia 701 (DTV)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	512MB
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	8GB
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Nokia 701 (DTV)
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	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)	Nokia 701 (DTV)
Back camera (main camera)	20.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5376x3744 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
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	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
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)	Nokia 701 (DTV)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	QCIF (176x144)
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)	Nokia 701 (DTV)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Digital TV
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Nokia 701 (DTV)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Nokia 701 (DTV)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Nokia 701 (DTV)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5K
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	25 hours (1 days)	6.8 hours
Standby	768 hours (32 days)	551 hours (23 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Nokia 701 (DTV)
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, Flash player
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: Steel dark, Silver light, Amethyst violet, White • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • OpenVG 1.1 • OpenGL ES 2.0 • Flash 4.0 • Nokia Maps 3.6 • Earphone with digital TV receiver ISDB-T Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Nokia 701 (DTV)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.21W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.08W/kg (head)