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Nokia Lumia 520 vs Huawei P9 Lite (L53)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 520 vs Huawei P9 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
25Points Huawei P9 Lite (L53) Compare Nokia Lumia 520 X
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P9 Lite (L53)

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!

Lumia 520} 4 Advantages Nokia Lumia 520 vs P9 Lite (L53)} 25 Advantages Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)19%
Lighter
vs147 grams (5.15 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+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR35 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)140%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)32%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+424 PPI82%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+5.2"30%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP155%
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+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/4" inchesvs+1/3" inches33%
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.
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
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 LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1430 mAhvs+3000 mAh110%
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
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

19 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Nokia Lumia 520Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
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ModelLumia 520Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915Huawei P9 Lite VNS-L53 (3GB RAM), Huawei Venus
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)USAMexico
(Latin America), USA, Mexico
BrandNokiaHuawei
Release date3/1/20135/15/2016, Announced: 4/20/2016
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)72.6 x 146.8 millimeters (2.86 x 5.78 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Nokia Lumia 520Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI424 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 P9 Lite (L53)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 AmberAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredEmotion UI 4.1

โš™๏ธ Processor

Nokia Lumia 520Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM822764bit: HiSilicon Kirin 650 (16nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305ARM Mali-T830 MP2 (900MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark OS II: 1242 (v2)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 520Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 520Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkRM-915 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
RM-917 model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Nokia Lumia 520Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1936 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inches1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Nokia Lumia 520Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 520Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 520Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Nokia Lumia 520Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Nokia Lumia 520Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1430 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired 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 P9 Lite (L53)
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 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, White, Gold

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 520Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
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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