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Xiaomi Mi Note Pro vs Nokia Lumia 520

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

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Compare Nokia Lumia 520 X Xiaomi Mi Note Pro 24Points
5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

13
MP

4.1mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Note Pro

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!

Mi Note Pro} 24 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note Pro vs Lumia 520} 5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 520
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+4GB LPDDR47 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+64GB (58GB available)11 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)41%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+515 PPI121%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+5.7"43%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 13MP155%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+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)
+(front) 4.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 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)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 450 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh110%
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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)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 [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
161 grams (5.64 ounces)vs+124 grams (4.34 ounces)30%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

18 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+11 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi Note ProNokia Lumia 520
 
ModelXiaomi Mi Note ProLumia 520
Other model namesXiaomi Mi Note Pro LTE Dual Sim, Xiaomi Mi Note Pro Dual SimNokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiNokia
Release date5/1/20153/1/2013
Depth7 millimeters (0.28 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)77.6 x 155.1 millimeters (3.06 x 6.11 in)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)
Weight161 grams (5.64 ounces)124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi Note ProNokia Lumia 520
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.7" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi Note ProNokia Lumia 520
System versionAndroid 5.0.1 LollipopWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi Note ProNokia Lumia 520
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi Note ProNokia Lumia 520
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (58GB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi Note ProNokia Lumia 520
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000RM-915 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
RM-917 model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 1800/2600 (Bands 3,7)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Mi Note ProNokia Lumia 520
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi Note ProNokia Lumia 520
Front camera (secondary)4.1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2688x1536 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi Note ProNokia Lumia 520
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi Note ProNokia Lumia 520
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi Note ProNokia Lumia 520
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi Note ProNokia Lumia 520
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity3000 mAh1430 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy30 hours (1.3 days)9.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi Note ProNokia 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: Black, White, Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• MI UI 6.0
• Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on back panel
• Quick Charge 2.0: 60% battery in 30min
• Colors: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White on black
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi Note ProNokia Lumia 520
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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