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Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) vs Nokia Lumia 520

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 12C 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 Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) 29Points
6.71"
IPS

720x1650

50
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)

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!

Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)} 29 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) vs Lumia 520} 8 Advantages Nokia Lumia 520
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+64GB (48GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)13%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+720x1650 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+268 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+6.71"68%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital 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 on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+1/2.76" inches45%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/4" inches
+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) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
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 LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)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]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
192 grams (6.72 ounces)vs+124 grams (4.34 ounces)55%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)Nokia Lumia 520
 
ModelRedmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)Lumia 520
Other model namesRedmi 12C (22120RN86G)Nokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiNokia
Release date1/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/20223/1/2013
Depth8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)
Weight192 grams (6.72 ounces)124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.71" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1650 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)268 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features500nits[typ]feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)Nokia Lumia 520
System versionAndroid 12Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateAndroid 13Windows Phone 8.0 Amber
User InterfaceMIUI 13 / 14feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)Nokia Lumia 520
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4X512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (48GB available)
eMMC 5.1
8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/150 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 networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
RM-915 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
RM-917 model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
0.08MP depth
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.76" inches1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)Nokia Lumia 520
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
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

Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)Nokia Lumia 520
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE3.0 + 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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)Nokia Lumia 520
SensorsAccelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity5000 mAh1430 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered9.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)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, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple• Colors: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White on black
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)Nokia 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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