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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 256GB) vs Nokia Lumia 520

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S24 FE vs Nokia Lumia 520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 520 X Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 256GB) 33Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Deca-core

4700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 256GB)

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!

Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 256GB)} 33 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 256GB) vs Lumia 520} 6 Advantages Nokia Lumia 520
+3.11GHz 64bit Deca-core (4nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+8GB LPDDR5X15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+256GB (231GB available)45 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)24%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2340 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+385 PPI65%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+6.7"67%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 8MP13 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 10MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+8K UHD (7680x4320)35 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps142 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4700 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1430 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
213 grams (7.46 ounces)vs+124 grams (4.34 ounces)72%
Lighter
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 256GB)Nokia Lumia 520
 
ModelGalaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 256GB)Lumia 520
Other model namesGalaxy S24 5G SM-S721W (Fan Edition)Nokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date10/3/2024, Announced: 9/26/20243/1/2013
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)77.3 x 162 millimeters (3.04 x 6.38 in)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)
Weight213 grams (7.46 ounces)124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
feature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 256GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.7" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)385 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features1900nits[peak]
HDR10+
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 256GB)Nokia Lumia 520
System versionAndroid 14Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateAndroid 15Windows Phone 8.0 Amber
User InterfaceOne UI 6.1 / 7.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 256GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 2400e (4nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPUDeca-core, 4 processors:
1x 3.11GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
2x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core)
3x 2.59GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
4x 1.96GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerSamsung Xclipse 940 (1GHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1618176 (v10)
Geekbench: 5678 (v6.3)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 256GB)Nokia Lumia 520
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5X512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage256GB (231GB available)
UFS 3.1
8GB (5GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 256GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1920 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100RM-915 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
RM-917 model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 256GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
8MP telephoto f/2.475mmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationNot supported
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 256GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 256GB)Nokia Lumia 520
LoudspeakerStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 256GB)Nokia Lumia 520
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 256GB)Nokia Lumia 520
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 256GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity4700 mAh1430 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered9.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 256GB)Nokia Lumia 520
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Graphite, Gray, Blue, Mint, Yellow
• Samsung DeX
• Colors: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White on black
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 256GB)Nokia Lumia 520
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.9W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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