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Nokia Lumia 520 vs Huawei P40 Lite (L01A)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 520 vs Huawei P40 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

vs
27Points Huawei P40 Lite (L01A) Compare Nokia Lumia 520 X
6.4"
IPS

1080x2310

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P40 Lite (L01A)

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Lumia 520} 4 Advantages Nokia Lumia 520 vs P40 Lite (L01A)} 27 Advantages Huawei P40 Lite (L01A)
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)48%
Lighter
vs183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.27GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+6GB LPDDR4X11 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+128GB (107GB available)20 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB nano-Memory3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)14%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x2310 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+398 PPI71%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+6.4"60%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/4" inchesvs+1/2" inches100%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+(front) 16MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps18 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1430 mAhvs+4200 mAh194%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
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
3.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

18 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+11 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Nokia Lumia 520Huawei P40 Lite (L01A)
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ModelLumia 520P40 Lite (L01A)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915Huawei P40 lite (JNY-L01A) NFC Single-SIM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(United Kingdom)South AfricaTurkey
(United Kingdom), South Africa, Turkey
BrandNokiaHuawei
Release date3/1/20133/2/2020
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)76.3 x 159.2 millimeters (3 x 6.27 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Nokia Lumia 520Huawei P40 Lite (L01A)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x2310 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI398 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Nokia Lumia 520Huawei P40 Lite (L01A)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 10
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 Amberfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Nokia Lumia 520Huawei P40 Lite (L01A)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM822764bit: HiSilicon Kirin 810 (7nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 1.88GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305ARM Mali-G52 MP6 820Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 520Huawei P40 Lite (L01A)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR26GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)128GB (107GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 520Huawei P40 Lite (L01A)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps400/75 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkRM-915 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
RM-917 model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Nokia Lumia 520Huawei P40 Lite (L01A)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.4
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution2592x1936 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/4" inches1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Nokia Lumia 520Huawei P40 Lite (L01A)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported16 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 520Huawei P40 Lite (L01A)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 520Huawei P40 Lite (L01A)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Nokia Lumia 520Huawei P40 Lite (L01A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Nokia Lumia 520Huawei P40 Lite (L01A)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1430 mAh4200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging40W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy9.7 hoursfeature not registered
Standby360 hours (15 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Nokia Lumia 520Huawei P40 Lite (L01A)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White on black
โ€ข Nokia ClearBlack Display
โ€ข 7GB free SkyDrive storage
โ€ข Colors: Black, Emerald Green, Light pink/blue
โ€ข EMUI 10
โ€ข Screen protective film included

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 520Huawei P40 Lite (L01A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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