Nokia Lumia 520 Price in South Africa
Expected Retail Price
ZAR1692
Price of Nokia Lumia 520 in South Africa as of Mar 2026.
Key Features:
Brand: NOKIA
4.0″ display
MSM8227 chipset
5 MP primary camera
Detailed 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 49hFrequently Asked Questions
The Nokia Lumia 520 was officially Released 2013, April.The starting retail price for the Nokia Lumia 520 in South Africa is currently za ZAR1692.It features a vibrant 4.0" display outputting a resolution of 480x800 pixels.The primary shooter is a 5 megapixel setup, capable of recording video at 720p quality.The device is powered by a reliable 1430 mAh Li-Ion battery to keep you connected all day.
