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Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1520 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3 X Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) 10Points
6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
24Points Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4720
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)

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Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)} 10 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) vs Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)} 24 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+209 grams (7.32 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)20%
Thinner
vs10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+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
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
2.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)77%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+12GB LPDDR55 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+128GB (108GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
367 PPIvs+395 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"vs+6.67"11%
Larger screen
(back) 20.1MPvs+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.5" inchesvs+1/1.72" inches45%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 20MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
4G LTEvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3400 mAhvs+4720 mAh39%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
ModelLumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Other model namesAT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940 (Rogers/Telus/Bell)小米 BlackShark 3 5G (128GB + 12GB RAM), KLE-H0, KLE-A0
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaXiaomi
Release date11/1/20133/3/2020
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in)
Weight209 grams (7.32 ounces)222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size6" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered500nits[typ]
HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3Android 10
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.1feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR312GB LPDDR5
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)128GB (108GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)LTE Cat20
VoLTE
Global version (KLE-H0):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
China version (KLE-A0):
LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedGlobal version (KLE-H0):
SA/NSA (78)
China version (KLE-A0):
SA/NSA (41, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixels(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.3120°
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.5" inches1/1.72" inches
Pixel size1.12Âľm pixel0.8Âľm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9Âľm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3400 mAh4720 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging65W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)feature not registered
Standby768 hours (32 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
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: Lightning Black, Armor Gray, Star Silver
• Always-on display
• Stereo speakers
• Liquid Cooling System
• Physical pop-up gaming triggers

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/12GB)
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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