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Nokia Lumia 520 vs Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 520 vs Xiaomi Mi A3 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
29Points Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 520 X
6.088"
AMOLED

720x1560

48
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4030
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)

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Lumia 520} 3 Advantages Nokia Lumia 520 vs Mi A3 (64GB)} 29 Advantages Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)40%
Lighter
vs174 grams (6.09 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+4GB LPDDR4X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+64GB (49GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)16%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1560 pixels193%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+282 PPI21%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+6.088"52%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/4" inchesvs+1/2" inches100%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+(front) 32MPAdvantage
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 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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
1430 mAhvs+4030 mAh182%
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)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+11 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Nokia Lumia 520Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
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ModelLumia 520Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915Xiaomi Mi A3 (Android One), M1906F9SH, M1906F9SI
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaXiaomi
Release date3/1/20137/24/2019, Announced: 7/17/2019
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)71.85 x 153.48 millimeters (2.83 x 6.04 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Nokia Lumia 520Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4" inches6.088" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Nokia Lumia 520Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 AmberAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredAndroid One

โš™๏ธ Processor

Nokia Lumia 520Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM822764bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 520Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR24GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)64GB (49GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 520Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps450/50 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 Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Nokia Lumia 520Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(triple camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4.0"1.12ยตm
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution2592x1936 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inches1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@120fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Nokia Lumia 520Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported32 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 520Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 520Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Nokia Lumia 520Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Nokia Lumia 520Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1430 mAh4030 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy9.7 hoursfeature not registered
Standby360 hours (15 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Nokia Lumia 520Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
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 supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White on black
โ€ข Nokia ClearBlack Display
โ€ข 7GB free SkyDrive storage
โ€ข Colors: Gray, White, Blue

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 520Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
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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