Nokia Lumia 520 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 520 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/8/2019 8:43 PM, updated: 5/20/2019 12:52 AM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer X Nokia Lumia 520 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

30Points Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer Compare Nokia Lumia 520 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

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!

5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 520	vs	30 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)40% Lighter	vs	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+12GB LPDDR4X23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+256GB (237GB available)46 times More internal storage for applications and files
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)30% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+403 PPI73% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+6.39"60% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 12MP14 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/4" inches	vs	+1/2" inches100% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)60% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+(front) 20MPAdvantage 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	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times 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 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps48 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1430 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh131% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)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 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

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📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 520	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
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Model	Lumia 520	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915	Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent edition 12GB RAM M1902F1A, 小米9 透明尊享版
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, (Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Xiaomi
Release date	3/1/2013	3/1/2019
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)	74.67 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in)
Weight	124 grams (4.34 ounces)	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 520	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 520	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Windows Phone 8.0 Amber	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 520	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 520	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	256GB (237GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 520	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	RM-915 model: UMTS 850/1900/2100 RM-917 model: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16/13 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40) China version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia Lumia 520	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/3.0"1.0µmPDAF 12MP telephoto f/2.254mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	2592x1936 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 520	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia Lumia 520	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 520	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 520	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 520	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1430 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	27W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	9.7 hours	feature not registered
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 520	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White on black • Nokia ClearBlack Display • 7GB free SkyDrive storage	• Colors: Piano Black, Lavender Violet, Ocean Blue • MIUI 10 • HDR10/DCI-P3 display • Sapphire glass camera cover • Quick Charge 4+ • Fast wireless charging 20W
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 520	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Nokia Lumia 520 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 520 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate