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Nokia Lumia 520 vs Nokia 3310 4G

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 520 vs Nokia 3310 4G 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
2.4"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 520

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} 20 Advantages Nokia Lumia 520 vs 3310 4G} 6 Advantages Nokia 3310 4G
+1GHz 32bit Dual-coreAdvantage
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)35%
Thinner
vs13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+233 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs167 PPI
+4"67%
Larger screen
vs2.4"
+(back) 5MP161%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+700000 apps (Marketplace)69999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1430 mAh19%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
8GB (5GB available)vs+512MB (256GB available)50 times
More internal storage for applications and files
124 grams (4.34 ounces)vs+88 grams (3.08 ounces)41%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G TD-LTEAdvantage
The 4G TD-LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G TD-LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

9 Common items in both devices
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
FM
+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia 3310 4G
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ModelLumia 5203310 4G
Other model namesNokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915HMD Nokia 3310 4G TA-1077
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
China
China
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date3/1/20132/1/2018
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)52.4 x 117 millimeters (2.06 x 4.61 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)88 grams (3.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia 3310 4G
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~29.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI167 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia 3310 4G
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloProprietary OS
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 Amberfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia 3310 4G
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM822732bit: Spreadtrum SC9820A (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305ARM Mali 400
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia 3310 4G
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2256MB LPDDR
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)512MB (256GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia 3310 4G
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G networkRM-915 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
RM-917 model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G networkNot supportedTD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA, TD-LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia 3310 4G
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1936 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (640x480)
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia 3310 4G
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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 520Nokia 3310 4G
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AMR, MIDI

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia 3310 4G
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia 3310 4G
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia 3310 4G
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4UL
Battery capacity1430 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9.7 hours8 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia 3310 4G
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 supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White on black
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Colors: Azure, Yellow, Warm Red, Charcoa
• YunOS
• Flashlight

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 520Nokia 3310 4G
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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