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Nokia N90 vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N90 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 N90 02Points
Nokia N90
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.1"
TFT

352x416

2
MP
N/A
760
mAh

(Removable)

vs
32Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) Compare Nokia N90 X
Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
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 16GB RM-940)

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!

N90} 2 Advantages Nokia N90 vs Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)} 32 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
+173 grams (6.06 ounces)21%
Lighter		vs209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
220MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core14 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
30MBvs+16GB (12GB available)409 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 512MB MMCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC127 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
24 millimeters (0.94 inches)vs+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)176%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
352x416 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
259 PPIvs+367 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.1"vs+6"186%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 20.1MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
CIF (352x288)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)19 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+700000 apps (Marketplace)13 times
More apps available to download and use
3G UMTSvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps390 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
760 mAhvs+3400 mAh3 times
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
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
1.2vs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
4 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
USB 2.0 proprietary connector / MicroUSB 2.0
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📱 Model features

Nokia N90Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
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ModelNokia N90Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Other model namesNokia N90AT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940 (Rogers/Telus/Bell)
Country or region availablefeature not registeredCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date4/27/200511/1/2013
Depth24 millimeters (0.94 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)51 x 112 millimeters (2.01 x 4.41 in)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight173 grams (6.06 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N90Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.1" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~24.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution352x416 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)259 PPI367 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresExtra display: (128x128) 65K colorsfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N90Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
System versionSymbian 8.1 S60 2nd Edition Feature Pack 3Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N90Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 171032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 220MHz ARM926TEJ (Single-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N90Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
RAM memoryfeature not registered2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage30MB16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 512MB MMC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N90Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.384 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900 - USA: 850/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTSGPRS, 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 N90Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)CIF (352x288)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasCarl Zeiss opticsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia N90Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (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 N90Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.263, 3GPPMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+, AMR, RAMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N90Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth1.24.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N90Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N90Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5B		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW
Battery capacity760 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3 hours25 hours (1 days)
Standby288 hours (12 days)768 hours (32 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N90Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver
Java framework		• 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 N90Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
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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