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Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) vs Lenovo Vibe K4 Note

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1520 vs Lenovo Vibe K4 Note phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Lenovo Vibe K4 Note X Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) 09Points
6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Lenovo Vibe K4 Note Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo Vibe K4 Note

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Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)} 9 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) vs Vibe K4 Note} 11 Advantages Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)
+32GB (28GB available)180%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)5%
Thinner
vs9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+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
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+3400 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3300 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
209 grams (7.32 ounces)vs+160 grams (5.6 ounces)31%
Lighter
367 PPIvs+401 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
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.
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 5MP3 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
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
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.

30 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
 
ModelLumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Vibe K4 Note
Other model namesNokia Lumia 1520 RM-938, Nokia Beastie, Nokia BanditLenovo Vibe K4 Note A7010 a48 (A7010a48)
Country or region available(Latin America)USA
(Latin America), USA
feature not registered
BrandNokiaLenovo
Release date11/1/20131/19/2016
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)76.5 x 153.6 millimeters (3.01 x 6.05 in)
Weight209 grams (7.32 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~71% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.1feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330ARM Mali-T720 MP3 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
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/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.5" inchesfeature not registered
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, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
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-938)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3400 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)22 hours
Standby768 hours (32 days)265 hours (11 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.84W/kg (head)
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