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Nokia Lumia 520

$94 (Expected Price)

Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team

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Display 4.0" AMOLED

Processor MSM8227

Battery 1430mAh

RAM & Storage 8GB storage, microSDXC

Full Specs

Should you buy the Nokia Lumia 520?

Reasons to Buy

Massive 6000 mAh battery life
Large 6.7" display for media
Excellent value at $94

Reasons to Avoid

May be bulky due to large battery
Average camera performance in low light

Full Specifications

Versions: Nokia Lumia 521 RM-917 (T-Mobile)

Network Technology: GSM / HSPA
Launch Announced: 2013, February. Released 2013, April Status: Discontinued
Body Dimensions: 119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 75.7 cc (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in) Weight: 124 g (4.37 oz) Build: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame SIM: Micro-SIM
Display Type: IPS LCD Size: 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm² (~59.3% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density) Protection: Scratch-resistant glass
Platform OS: Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1 Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8227 CPU: Dual-core 1.0 GHz GPU: Adreno 305
Memory Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot) Internal: 8GB 512MB RAM
Main Camera Single: 5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF Video: 720p@30fps
Selfie camera : No
Sound Loudspeaker : Yes 3.5mm jack : Yes
Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update Positioning: GPS, GLONASS NFC: No Radio: FM Radio USB: microUSB 2.0
Features Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity
Battery Type: Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J) Stand-by: Up to 360 h (3G) Talk time: Up to 14 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 9 h 40 min (3G) Music play: Up to 61 h
Misc Colors: Yellow, red, cyan, white/black SAR: 0.77 W/kg (head) SAR EU: 1.09 W/kg (head) Price: About 70 EUR
Tests Display: Contrast ratio: 834:1 (nominal) / 1.161:1 (sunlight)
Camera: Photo / Video
Loudspeaker: Voice 68dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 66dB
Audio quality: Noise -82.3dB / Crosstalk -81.8dB Battery (old):
Endurance rating 49h

Frequently Asked Questions

With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.

Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.