• 4" (800x480) IPS LCD
  • 0.5GB
    Snapdragon S4 SoC
    8GB Storage
  • 5-MP 1 Rear Camera
  • 1430 mAh

Specifications Highlights
ProductLumia 520 (Launched 2013-02-01), Price: 110 USD
Display4" 800x480 IPS LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 5-MP (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
    Computing
    • Snapdragon S4 SoC
    • 0.5GB RAM
    • 8GB Storage
    • MicroSD (64GB max.)
    Battery1430 mAh
    DesignIP Rating, 124g (4.4oz), 119.9x64x9.9 mm (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 inches)
    Price (Market)$110
    Advertising
    Display
    TypeIPS LCD
    Diagonal (inches)4"
    Display/Body Ratio59.3%
    Resolution800x480
    Sharpness (PPI)233 PPI
    Features
    • Multitouch
    Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
    Primary Camera
    Megapixel5-MP
    Video Resolutions
    • 720p/30fps
    Battery
    Battery Capacity (mAh)1430 mAh
    Battery Features
    • Removable
    Talk Time14 hours
    Music Playback Time61 hours
    Computing
    Processor BrandQualcomm
    Processor NameSnapdragon S4
    Processor ModelMSM8227
    Processor # Cores2
    Main Processor Frequency (GHz) GHz
    RAM Options0.5GB
    Internal Storage Options8GB
    Memory Card TypeMicroSD
    Mem. Card Max. Size64GB
    Operating System + VersionWindows 8.1
    Communications
    Modem Features
    • GPRS
    • EDGE
    WiFi Speed
    • b
    • g
    • n
    WiFi Features
    • Hotspot
    Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0
    Bluetooth Features
    • A2DP
    • BT LE
    Connector TypeMicro USB
    SAR US Head0.77 W/Kg
    SAR EU Head1.09 W/Kg
    Sim Card 0
    NameSIM0
    SIM TypeMicro SIM
    Multimedia
    Audio Alerts
    • VIBRATION
    • MP3
    • WAV
    Audio Features
    • Loudspeaker
    • 3.5mm Port
    • Phone Noise Cancellation
    • FM Radio
    Video Formats
    • MP4
    • WMV
    • H.264
    • H.263
    Sensors
    • Accelerometer
    • GPS
    • A-GPS
    • GLONASS
    • Light
    • Proximity

    Lumia 520 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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    The last time we checked, the Lumia 520 was retailing at around $110 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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    No. the Lumia 520 does not appear to be water-proof as we do not see an IP-Rating.
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    No, the Lumia 520 does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but it could be different in Asia. We mainly track USA data.
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    No, the Lumia 520 800x480 screen resolution is not 4K.
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    No, the Lumia 520 is not capable of Wireless Charging.
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    No, the Lumia 520 does not have Qi Wireless Charging.
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    No, the Lumia 520 does not seem to work on 4G networks.
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    No, the Lumia 520 does not work on 5G networks.
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    No, the Lumia 520 is not a USB-C handset.
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    Yes, the Lumia 520 has a removable battery.

    Nokia Lumia 520 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

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