Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1520 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/4/2020 1:31 PM, updated: 1/19/2023 2:42 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 X Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)

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!

4 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	vs	23 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)36% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+128GB (106GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+199 grams (6.97 ounces)5% Lighter
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
367 PPI	vs	+395 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"	vs	+6.53"9% Larger screen
(back) 20.1MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP198% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.5" inches	vs	+1/2" inches25% 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) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 13MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(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 LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3400 mAh	vs	+5020 mAh48% 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) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Other model names	AT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940 (Rogers/Telus/Bell)	Mi Redmi Note 9 M2003J15SG Global version (NFC)
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Xiaomi
Release date	11/1/2013	5/12/2020, Announced: 4/30/2020
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)	77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	450nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3	Android 10
Firmware update	Windows Phone 8.1	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 11 / 12
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 200451 (v8) Geekbench: 1292 (v5.1)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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)	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Back camera (main camera)	20.1 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm118° 2MP macro f/2.41.75µmAF 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.7µm
Main camera resolution	5376x3744 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.5" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.3 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	5020 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging 9W Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	25 hours (1 days)	33 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	768 hours (32 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
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, HTML5
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: Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White • 22.5W charger (18W phone support)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.84W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.8W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)