Nokia N95 (RM-159) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia N95 vs Nokia Lumia 1520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/12/2017 8:15 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:44 AM

Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X Nokia N95 (RM-159) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

64MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

33Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) Compare Nokia N95 X

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-938)

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 N95 (RM-159)	vs	33 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)74% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
330MHz 32bit Single-core (90nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core10 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB SDRAM	vs	+2GB LPDDR331 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (160MB available)	vs	+32GB (28GB available)178 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSD	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
21 millimeters (0.83 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)141% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
240x320 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels26 times Higher resolution screen
154 PPI	vs	+367 PPI138% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"	vs	+6"131% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 20.1MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.2MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) QCIF (176x144)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)35 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+700000 apps (Marketplace)13 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
950 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
WAP, HTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

10 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus

Accelerometer

Hands-free calling

Video calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

+3 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	N95 (RM-159)	Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Other model names	Nokia N95 US, Nokia RM-159	Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-938, Nokia Beastie, Nokia Bandit
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), USA
Brand	Nokia	Nokia
Release date	3/1/2007	11/1/2013
Depth	21 millimeters (0.83 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	53 x 99 millimeters (2.09 x 3.9 in)	85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	2.6" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~39.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	154 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
System version	Symbian 9.2 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware update	feature not registered	Windows Phone 8.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 2420 (90nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 330MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR MBX	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
RAM memory	64MB SDRAM	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256MB (160MB available)	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Until 8GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 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	UMTS 2100 - USA: 850/1900	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	Carl Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	QCIF (176x144)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
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 N95 (RM-159)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
USB	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	3.5mm (same audio output)	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5F	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW
Battery capacity	950 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	2.7 hours	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	192 hours (8 days)	768 hours (32 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver, Plum, Black, Pink, Red • 128MB microSD included Nokia Maps 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 N95 (RM-159)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.5W/kg (head)	feature not registered