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Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1520 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 X Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940) 07Points
6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Deca-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)

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!

Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)} 7 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940) vs Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)} 14 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)
+32GB (28GB available)27%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+6"9%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(back) 20.1MP57%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+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+2.1GHz 64bit Deca-core40%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
209 grams (7.32 ounces)vs+175 grams (6.13 ounces)19%
Lighter
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)4%
Thinner
367 PPIvs+401 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3400 mAhvs+4100 mAh21%
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)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
+22 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)
ModelLumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)
Other model namesAT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940, Nokia BeastieηΊ’η±³Note 4, Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek) Deca-Core, Xiaomi Nikel
Country or region availableUSA
USA
ChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
BrandNokiaXiaomi
Release date11/1/20138/1/2016
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)76 x 151 millimeters (2.99 x 5.94 in)
Weight209 grams (7.32 ounces)175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.1Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6797 Helio X20 (20nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Deca-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core)
4x 1.85GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330ARM Mali-T880 MP4 780Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
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
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12Β΅m pixel1.12Β΅m 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 sensorSupportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3400 mAh4100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)feature not registered
Standby768 hours (32 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)
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
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Red
β€’ Windows Phone 8 Black UI
β€’ Qi Wireless Charging
β€’ Dolby Digital
β€’ USB On-the-go 1.3
β€’ 7GB SkyDrive
β€’ Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display
β€’ Nokia PureView camera
β€’ Carl Zeiss optics
β€’ Dual capture camera
β€’ Panorama photo
β€’ WiFi hotspot
β€’ Colors: Black, Silver, Gray, Gold, Blue
β€’ USB OTG On-The-Go
β€’ Aluminum body
β€’ 2.5D curved glass
β€’ MIUI 8.0
β€’ 720p@120fps slow-motion
β€’ 24-bit/192kHz audio
β€’ WiFi display

☒️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)
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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