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Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) vs Nokia Lumia 1320 (3G)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1520 vs Nokia Lumia 1320 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 1320 X Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) 18Points
Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

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00Point Nokia Lumia 1320 (3G) Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X
Nokia Lumia 1320 (3G)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)} 18 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) vs Lumia 1320 (3G)} 0 Advantage Nokia Lumia 1320 (3G)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core51%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs1GB LPDDR3
+16GB (12GB available)50%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs8GB
+209 grams (7.32 ounces)5%
Lighter		vs220 grams (7.7 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)13%
Thinner		vs9.79 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen		vs720x1280 pixels
+367 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs245 PPI
+(back) 20.1MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness		vsNot supported
+1/2.5" inches60%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.		vs1/4" inches
+(front) 1.2MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
29 Common items in both devices
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
6"
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
f/2.4 (aperture)
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Nokia Lumia 1320 (3G)
ModelLumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Lumia 1320 (3G)
Other model namesAT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940 (Rogers/Telus/Bell)Nokia Lumia 1320 3G HSPA+ RM-996, Nokia Batman
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA		feature not registered
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date11/1/20131/1/2014
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)9.79 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)85.9 x 164.25 millimeters (3.38 x 6.47 in)
Weight209 grams (7.32 ounces)220 grams (7.7 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Nokia Lumia 1320 (3G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Nokia Lumia 1320 (3G)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.1Windows Phone 8.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Nokia Lumia 1320 (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Nokia Lumia 1320 (3G)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)8GB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Nokia Lumia 1320 (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)Nokia Lumia 1320 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.5" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
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)Nokia Lumia 1320 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
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)Nokia Lumia 1320 (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Nokia Lumia 1320 (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Nokia Lumia 1320 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Nokia Lumia 1320 (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW
Battery capacity3400 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)21 hours
Standby768 hours (32 days)672 hours (28 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Nokia Lumia 1320 (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
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, Yellow, White, Red
• Windows Phone 8 Black UI
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Qi Wireless Charging
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Internet Explorer 10
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Nokia Lumia 1320 (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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