Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937) vs Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1520 vs Google Pixel 6a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/23/2022 8:02 AM, updated: 5/21/2025 1:55 AM

Compare Google Pixel 6a X Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

26Points Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4410
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)

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5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)	vs	26 Advantages Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1/2.5" inches2% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)63% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (28GB available)	vs	+128GB (103GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+178 grams (6.23 ounces)17% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
367 PPI	vs	+431 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"	vs	+6.1"2% Larger screen
(back) 20.1MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP20% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)41% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 8MP6 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 LTE	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3400 mAh	vs	+4410 mAh30% 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	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)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 [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
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	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
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Model	Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)	Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-937, Nokia Beastie	Pixel 6a GX7AS (AT&T, T-Mobile)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA, India, Singapore, Taiwan
Brand	Nokia	Google
Release date	11/1/2013	7/21/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022
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)	71.8 x 152.2 millimeters (2.83 x 5.99 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	OLED
Screen size	6" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	431 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	505nits[typ], 876nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3	Android 12
Firmware update	Windows Phone 8.1	Android 15
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)	64bit: Google Tensor (5nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core) 2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	ARM Mali-G78 MP20 (848MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 702380 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available)	128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Back camera (main camera)	20.1 megapixels	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm
Main camera resolution	5376x3744 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.5" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical 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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps Sony IMX363 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
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 RM-937)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	4410 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	25 hours (1 days)	feature not registered
Standby	768 hours (32 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
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: Charcoal black, Chalk white, Sage green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.18W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.99W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)