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Nokia Lumia 520 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 520 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge X Nokia Lumia 520 05Points
Nokia Lumia 520
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

vs
34Points Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 256GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 520 X
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 256GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3120

200
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 256GB)

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Lumia 520} 5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 520 vs Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 256GB)} 34 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 256GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)31%
Lighter		vs163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+4.47GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+12GB LPDDR5X23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+256GB (220GB available)43 times
More internal storage for applications and files
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+5.8 millimeters (0.23 inches)71%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage
LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+1440x3120 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+513 PPI120%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+6.7"67%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(dual camera) 200MP + 12MP41 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+OIS: Optical 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/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/4" inchesvs+1/1.3" inches2 times
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)41%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+(front) 12MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)35 times
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+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps237 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1430 mAhvs+3900 mAh173%
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+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)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/ax/be [wifi7/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
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.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
16 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
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πŸ“± Model features

Nokia Lumia 520Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 256GB)
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ModelLumia 520Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 256GB)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915μ‚Όμ„±κ°€λŸ­μ‹œ S25 엣지 SM-S937N
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		South Korea
South Korea
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date3/1/20135/29/2025, Announced: 5/13/2025
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)5.8 millimeters (0.23 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)75.6 x 158.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.23 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

πŸ“² Display

Nokia Lumia 520Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 256GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDLTPO AMOLED
Screen size4" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~92.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI513 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Ceramic 2
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10+

πŸ€– Operating System

Nokia Lumia 520Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 256GB)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 15
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 Amberfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 7.0

βš™οΈ Processor

Nokia Lumia 520Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 256GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM822764bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 4.47GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core)
6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 2147092 (v10)
Geekbench: 9391 (v6)

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 520Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 256GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR212GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)256GB (220GB available)
UFS 4.0
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 520Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 256GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

πŸ“· Camera

Nokia Lumia 520Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(dual camera)
200 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/2.55"1.4Β΅mPDAF
Main camera resolution2592x1936 pixels20000x10000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/4" inches1/1.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.6Β΅m pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered8K@30fps
4K@30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Nokia Lumia 520Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported12 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supported4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12Β΅m pixel

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 520Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 256GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
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

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 520Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 256GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 520Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Nokia Lumia 520Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1430 mAh3900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered15W Qi2 wireless charging
Talk time autonomy9.7 hoursfeature not registered
Standby360 hours (15 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Nokia Lumia 520Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 256GB)
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
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White on black
β€’ Nokia ClearBlack Display
β€’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage		β€’ Colors: Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Silver, Titanium Icyblue
β€’ Samsung DeX

☒️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 520Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 256GB)
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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