Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 2520 vs Nokia Lumia 1520 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/12/2017 8:15 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 9:55 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.1"
IPS

1080x1920

6.1
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

8120
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) Compare Nokia Lumia 2520 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)

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!

7 Advantages Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	vs	10 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
+32GB14% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (28GB available)
+10.1"68% Larger screen	vs	6"
+f/1.9 (aperture)26% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 2MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+8120 mAh139% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3400 mAh
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
615 grams (21.53 ounces)	vs	+209 grams (7.32 ounces)194% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)2% Thinner
218 PPI	vs	+367 PPI68% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 6.1MP	vs	+(back) 20.1MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/3.4" inches	vs	+1/2.5" inches36% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
190000 apps (Windows Store)	vs	+700000 apps (Marketplace)3 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster

26 Common items in both devices

2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 2520 4G LTE RX-113 Global	Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-938, Nokia Beastie, Nokia Bandit
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), USA
Brand	Nokia	Nokia
Release date	11/21/2013	11/1/2013
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	168 x 267 millimeters (6.61 x 10.51 in)	85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight	615 grams (21.53 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	10.1" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	218 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
System version	Windows RT 8.1	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware update	feature not registered	Windows Phone 8.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz 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 2520 (RX-113)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
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	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 800/1800/2600	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	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 2520 (RX-113)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Back camera (main camera)	6.1 megapixels	20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2848x2144 pixels	5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.4" inches	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
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 2520 (RX-113)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
USB	MicroUSB 3.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW
Battery capacity	8120 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	768 hours (32 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Call control	Voice recorder	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	Dock with QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Cyan , Red, Black, White • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • 2 USB ports • Carl Zeiss optics • Nokia Power Keyboard dock with battery • Internet Explorer 11	• 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
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 2520 (RX-113)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.77W/kg (body)	feature not registered