Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1520 vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/27/2021 4:20 PM, updated: 10/24/2021 5:53 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro X Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

28Points Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.81"
AMOLED

1440x3200

50
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)

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!

3 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	vs	28 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)77% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (28GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+208 grams (7.28 ounces)1% Lighter
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)2% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x3200 pixels122% Higher resolution screen
367 PPI	vs	+515 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"	vs	+6.81"14% Larger screen
(back) 20.1MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 13MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.5" inches	vs	+1/1.12" inches123% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
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) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 20MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 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 SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3400 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh47% 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)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	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

17 Common items in both devices

Dual-LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-938, Nokia Beastie, Nokia Bandit	小米11 Pro (256GB+8GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Latin America), USA	China
Brand	Nokia	Xiaomi
Release date	11/1/2013	4/2/2021, Announced: 3/29/2021
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)	74.6 x 164.3 millimeters (2.94 x 6.47 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	6.81" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	515 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3	Android 11
Firmware update	Windows Phone 8.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available)	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	2000/1024 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20.1 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP periscope telephoto 120mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.416mm123°
Main camera resolution	5376x3744 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.5" inches	1/1.12" 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	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)
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, 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-938)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
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, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	67W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging
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-938)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)
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: Black, Green, Purple • MIUI 12.5 • Screen protector included • Protective case included • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Tuned by Harman Kardon
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)
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