Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) vs Nokia 9500

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1520 vs Nokia 9500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/12/2017 8:15 PM, updated: 2/18/2023 7:56 AM

Compare Nokia 9500 X Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) 35Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

01Point Nokia 9500 Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP

64MB
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!

35 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	vs	1 Advantage Nokia 9500
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core21 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	150MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR331 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	64MB SDRAM
+16GB (12GB available)161 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128MB (76MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 2GB MMC
+209 grams (7.32 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)171% Thinner	vs	23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels15 times Higher resolution screen	vs	640x200 pixels
+367 PPI146% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	149 PPI
+6"33% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(back) 20.1MP65 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 0.3MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	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)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	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	2G EDGE
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps846 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, 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
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+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 a/b [wifi2]
+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	1.1
+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
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

4 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 proprietary connector

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Nokia 9500
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Model	Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Nokia 9500
Other model names	AT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940 (Rogers/Telus/Bell)	Nokia Communicator 9500
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Nokia
Release date	11/1/2013	2/1/2005
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
Size (width x height)	85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)	56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Nokia 9500
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	6" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	640x200 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	149 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	Extra display: LCD 128x128
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Nokia 9500
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3	Symbian 7.0 S80 2nd Edition
Firmware update	Windows Phone 8.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Series 80 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Nokia 9500
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1510
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Nokia 9500
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	64MB SDRAM
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	128MB (76MB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 2GB MMC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Nokia 9500
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	0.177 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
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, HSCSD, 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)	Nokia 9500
Back camera (main camera)	20.1 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5376x3744 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	QCIF (176x144)
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	Only digital zoom
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)	Nokia 9500
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)	Nokia 9500
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD	3GP, MPEG4
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC, MIDI
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Nokia 9500
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	1.1
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Nokia 9500
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Nokia 9500
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-5L
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	25 hours (1 days)	6 hours
Standby	768 hours (32 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Nokia 9500
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
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: Tin Grey • Java games • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Nokia 9500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.52W/kg (head)