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Nokia Lumia 520 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 520 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 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)

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07Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) Compare Nokia Lumia 520 X
4"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
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} 11 Advantages Nokia Lumia 520 vs Xperia Play (4G)} 7 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB (5GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (400MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)44%
Lighter
vs179 grams (6.27 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)62%
Thinner
vs16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
480x800 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+245 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
1430 mAhvs+1500 mAh5%
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

23 Common items in both devices
512MB LPDDR2
16 million
4"
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
+16 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 520Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
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ModelLumia 520Xperia Play (4G)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915AT&T Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800at, SE Zeus
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandNokiaSony Ericsson
Release date3/1/20139/18/2011
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)62 x 119 millimeters (2.44 x 4.69 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 520Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size4" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 520Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 AmberAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 520Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM822732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 520Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)1GB (400MB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 520Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 520Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1936 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 520Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
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 520Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 520Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 520Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 520Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BST-41
Battery capacity1430 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9.7 hours6.4 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)413 hours (17.2 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 520Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
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, Stealth Blue
• 8GB microSD included
• PSP like gaming buttons (Playstation)
• USB On-the-go support
• Video stabiliser
• PlayNow
• Open ES 1.1
• SE Timescape
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 520Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (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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