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Nokia Lumia 920 vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 920 vs Nokia Lumia 1520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X Nokia Lumia 920 03Points
Nokia Lumia 920
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
IPS

768x1280

8.7
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

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14Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937) Compare Nokia Lumia 920 X
Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)

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Lumia 920} 3 Advantages Nokia Lumia 920 vs Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)} 14 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
+32GB14%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs32GB (28GB available)
+185 grams (6.48 ounces)13%
Lighter		vs209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.		vsf/2.4 (aperture)
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core71%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)23%
Thinner
768x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels111%
Higher resolution screen
332 PPIvs+367 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+6"33%
Larger screen
(back) 8.7MPvs+(back) 20.1MP131%
Higher resolution main camera
1/3" inchesvs+1/2.5" inches20%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3vs+Windows Phone 8.1Advantage
Windows Phone 8.1 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2000 mAhvs+3400 mAh70%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
3.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
25 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 1.2MP
Full HD (1920x1080)
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
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ModelLumia 920Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 920T, Nokia Lumia 920 RM-821, RM-820, Nokia PhiNokia Lumia 1520 RM-937, Nokia Beastie
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date11/1/201211/1/2013
Depth10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)70.8 x 130.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.13 in)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight185 grams (6.48 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)332 PPI367 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3Windows Phone 8.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM896032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB32GB (28GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE RM-821: 800/900/1800/2100/2600 - RM-820: 700/1700/2100LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
Back camera (main camera)8.7 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3552x2448 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor size1/3" inches1/2.5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMAMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW
Battery capacity2000 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours25 hours (1 days)
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)768 hours (32 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
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 callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Yellow, Red, White, Gray
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Wireless charging
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Video stabilization
• HD Voice
• 4G Mobile Hotspot		• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Red
• Windows Phone 8 Black UI
• Qi Wireless Charging
• Dolby Digital
• USB On-the-go 1.3
• 7GB SkyDrive
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Dual capture camera
• Panorama photo
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 920Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-937)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.08W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.7W/kg (head)feature not registered
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