Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) vs LG G Pro 2 (D838)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1520 vs LG G Pro 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/12/2017 8:15 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:54 PM

Compare LG G Pro 2 X Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points LG G Pro 2 (D838) Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS+

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G Pro 2 (D838)

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!

8 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	vs	12 Advantages LG G Pro 2 (D838)
+32GB (28GB available)180% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+6"2% Larger screen	vs	5.9"
+(back) 20.1MP57% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+1/2.5" inches20% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+3400 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3200 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.26GHz 32bit Quad-core3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+172 grams (6.02 ounces)22% Lighter
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)5% Thinner
367 PPI	vs	+373 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP69% 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
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB SlimPortAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

30 Common items in both devices

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD / TFT Super IPS+

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-938, Nokia Beastie, Nokia Bandit	Phablet LG Optimus G Pro 2, LG D838, LG B1
Country or region available	(Latin America), USA	(Global, International), China, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Taiwan, Vietnam
Brand	Nokia	LG
Release date	11/1/2013	3/18/2014
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)	81.9 x 157.9 millimeters (3.22 x 6.22 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	6" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	373 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Windows Phone 8.1	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AB v2 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)	LTE Cat4 1800/2600 (Bands 3,7)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Back camera (main camera)	20.1 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5376x3744 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.5" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	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	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	S-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-47TH
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	3200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	25 hours (1 days)	14 hours
Standby	768 hours (32 days)	370 hours (15.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
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: Titan, White, Silver, Burgundy • USB OTG On-The-Go • LG Optimus UI • LG Knock Code • Slow motion 720p@120fps • Dolby mobile sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered