Nokia Lumia 520 vs Xiaomi Redmi 2

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 520 vs Xiaomi Redmi 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/12/2015 6:54 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 8:38 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 2 X Nokia Lumia 520 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

19Points Xiaomi Redmi 2 Compare Nokia Lumia 520 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 2

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!

3 Advantages Nokia Lumia 520	vs	19 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 2
+8GB (5GB available)25% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	134 grams (4.69 ounces)
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core70% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)5% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+312 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+4.7"18% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% 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 LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1430 mAh	vs	+2200 mAh54% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

19 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 520	Redmi 2
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Model	Lumia 520	Redmi 2
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915	Xiaomi Hongmi 2 Dual-Sim, Xiaomi Redmi 2 Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Nokia	Xiaomi
Release date	3/1/2013	8/10/2015
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)	67.2 x 134 millimeters (2.65 x 5.28 in)
Weight	124 grams (4.34 ounces)	134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 520	Redmi 2
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 520	Redmi 2
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Windows Phone 8.0 Amber	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 520	Redmi 2
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 520	Redmi 2
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 520	Redmi 2
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	RM-915 model: UMTS 850/1900/2100 RM-917 model: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 7)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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	Redmi 2
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1936 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 520	Redmi 2
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia Lumia 520	Redmi 2
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 520	Redmi 2
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 520	Redmi 2
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 520	Redmi 2
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1430 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9.7 hours	feature not registered
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 520	Redmi 2
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black, White, Yellow, Pink, Green • MIUI 6.0 • Quick Charge 1.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 520	Redmi 2
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