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Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937) vs Nokia N9 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1520 vs Nokia N9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N9 X Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937) 25Points
6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)

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Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)} 25 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937) vs N9 (16GB)} 4 Advantages Nokia N9 (16GB)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR
+32GB (28GB available)133%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)39%
Thinner
vs12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+367 PPI46%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs251 PPI
+6"54%
Larger screen
vs3.9"
+(back) 20.1MP152%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+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
+1/2.5" inches20%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+(front) 1.2MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) CIF (352x288)
+700000 apps (Marketplace)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
vs200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3400 mAh134%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1450 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
209 grams (7.32 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)55%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)Nokia N9 (16GB)
ModelLumia 1520 (4G RM-937)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 1520 RM-937, Nokia BeastieNokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date11/1/20139/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)
Weight209 grams (7.32 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size6" inches3.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI251 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNokia ClearBlack
2.5D glass

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)Nokia N9 (16GB)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3Meego 1.2 Harmattan
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.1feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)Nokia N9 (16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, GPRS, 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 RM-937)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.5" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredCarl Zeiss optics

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)CIF (352x288)
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 RM-937)Nokia N9 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Dolby Digital Plus
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
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, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)Nokia N9 (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)Nokia N9 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5JW
Battery capacity3400 mAh1450 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)7 hours
Standby768 hours (32 days)456 hours (19 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
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, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White
• Ovi Maps

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)Nokia N9 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.16W/kg (head)
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