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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) vs Nokia Lumia 520

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime 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 Note 5A Prime (32GB) 24Points
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)

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Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)} 24 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) vs Lumia 520} 3 Advantages Nokia Lumia 520
+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core119%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR35 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)29%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+267 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+5.5"38%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 13MP155%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras 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
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 16MPAdvantage
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 LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3080 mAh115%
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)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
153 grams (5.36 ounces)vs+124 grams (4.34 ounces)23%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+13 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)Nokia Lumia 520
 
ModelRedmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)Lumia 520
Other model namesηΊ’η±³Note 5A ι«˜ι…η‰ˆ, Redmi Note 5A-S Prime MDG6S, MDE6S, MDT6SNokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915
Country or region availableChina
China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiNokia
Release date8/1/20173/1/2013
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 153 millimeters (3 x 6.02 in)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)
Weight153 grams (5.36 ounces)124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)Nokia Lumia 520
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 505Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)Nokia Lumia 520
RAM memory3GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)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 / Upload150/50 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 networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
RM-915 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
RM-917 model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" 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 sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)Nokia Lumia 520
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)Nokia Lumia 520
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)Nokia Lumia 520
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity3080 mAh1430 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy32 hours (1.3 days)9.7 hours
Standby240 hours (10 days)360 hours (15 days)

βž• Other features

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Gold, Dark Grey, Silver, Rose Gold
β€’ 2.5D glass screen
β€’ 450-nits brightness
β€’ MIUI 9.0
β€’ Colors: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White on black
β€’ Nokia ClearBlack Display
β€’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage

☒️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)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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