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Nokia Lumia 520 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 520 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Nokia Lumia 520
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

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31Points Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) Compare Nokia Lumia 520 X
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)

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Lumia 520} 1 Advantage Nokia Lumia 520 vs Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)} 31 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)33%
Lighter		vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR45 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+32GB (27GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC2 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)22%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+515 PPI121%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+5.7"43%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 20.1MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Triple LED flashAdvantage
The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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+1/2.4" inches67%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)26%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+1000000 apps (Windows Store)43%
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) 300 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1430 mAhvs+3340 mAh134%
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)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
19 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+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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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 520Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
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ModelLumia 520Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual-sim RM-1116, Microsoft Cityman
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaMicrosoft
Release date3/1/201311/20/2015
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 520Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size4" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI515 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 520Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloWindows 10 Mobile
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 Amberfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 520Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM822764bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 430
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 520Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR23GB LPDDR4
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)32GB (27GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 520Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 520Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1936 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedTriple LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inches1/2.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
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

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 520Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 520Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
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, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 520Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 520Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 520Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1430 mAh3340 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9.7 hours19 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 520Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White on black
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage		• Colors: Black, White
• ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics camera
• Qi Wireless charging
• Microsoft Continuum
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 520Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
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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