Networking
2G standards |
GSM, GPRS, EDGE |
3G standards |
HSDPA, HSUPA, WCDMA |
3G bands supported |
900, 2100 MHz |
SIM card type |
MicroSIM |
Bluetooth profiles |
PBAP, OPP, HFP, AVRCP, A2DP |
SIM card capability |
Single SIM |
Tethering (modem-mode) |
Y |
Bluetooth |
Y |
Wi-Fi |
Y |
4G |
N |
Near Field Communication (NFC) |
N |
3G |
Y |
Storage
Maximum memory card size |
64 GB |
Internal storage capacity |
8 GB |
Performance
Personal info management (PIM) |
Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Notes, To-do list |
Flight mode |
Y |
Personalization |
Shortcuts, Icons |
Microphone mute |
Y |
Display
Display type |
IPS |
Orientation sensor |
Y |
Touch technology |
Multi-touch |
Processor
Processor cores |
2 |
Processor frequency |
1 GHz |
Ports & interfaces
USB connector type |
Micro-USB B |
USB port |
Y |
Camera
Video recording modes |
720p |
Maximum frame rate |
30 fps |
Digital zoom |
4 x |
Front camera |
N |
Rear camera resolution (numeric) |
5 MP |
Geotagging |
Y |
Built-in flash |
N |
Video capture resolution (max) |
1280 x 720 pixels |
ISO sensitivity |
Auto, 800, 400, 200, 100 |
Video recording |
Y |
Auto focus |
Y |
Multimedia
Image formats supported |
BMP, JPG, PNG, TIF |
FM radio |
Y |
Battery
Battery type |
BL-5J |
Browsing time (Wi-Fi) |
7.3 h |
Standby time (3G) |
390 h |
Talk time (3G) |
9.7 h |
Talk time (2G) |
17.4 h |
Continuous video playback time |
5.9 h |
Browsing time (3G) |
6.5 h |
Wireless charging |
N |
Continuous audio playback time |
52 h |
Messaging
E-mail |
Y |
Chat |
Y |
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) |
Y |
Text-to-speech message reader |
Y |
Instant messaging (IM) |
Y |
Short Message Service (SMS) |
Y |
Call management
Call timer |
Y |
Voice dialing |
Y |
Call hold |
Y |
Voice commands |
Y |
Conference call |
Y |
Speed dialing |
Y |
Vibrating alert |
Y |
Call waiting |
Y |
Caller ID |
Y |
Speakerphone |
Y |
Subscription
Subscription type |
No subscription |
Software
Office support |
Y |
Operating system version |
8 |
Packaging content
Headset included |
Y |
Battery pack |
Y |
Ergonomics
Proximity sensor |
Y |
Accelerometer |
Y |
Ambient light sensor |
Y |
Navigation
Assisted GPS (A-GPS) |
Y |
Position location |
Y |
GLONASS |
Y |
Wi-Fi positioning |
Y |
GPS (satellite) |
Y |
Other features
Ringer type |
MP3 |
Voice recording |
Y |
Certificates
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified |
Y |
Additionally
Internal RAM |
0.5 GB |
Battery performance |
1430 mAh |
Lumia 520, 10.16 cm (4.0 ") IPS, 480 x 800, Snapdragon S4, 512 MB RAM, 8 GB, WCDMA, GSM, MicroSD, 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, 5MP, Windows Phone 8
<b>Exclusive digital lenses. Add magic to your photos.</b>
The Nokia Lumia 520 comes with digital lenses built in – exclusive to Nokia and guaranteed to wow your friends. Add motion to your images with Cinemagraph. Take multiple photos with a single click using Smart Shoot, and edit effortlessly to make the perfect shot.
<b>Super-sensitive screen. Keep the gloves on.</b>
The 4-inch touchscreen on the Nokia Lumia 520 is so sensitive that you can even use it when wearing gloves or with your fingernails. So typing, chatting and surfing are easier and more convenient than ever.
<b>Nokia Mix Radio. The tunes you love, for free.</b>
Nokia Mix Radio fills your day with free music. Choose from over 150 mixes or generate your own playlists. Take your favourite mixes offline and listen when you’re not connected. Share them with friends through your social networks, email or via SMS. (Data transfer charges may apply. Check with your provider)
<b>Free HERE Maps. Destinations uncovered.</b>
Type in a destination and HERE Maps will get you there quickly. If you’re driving, HERE Drive gives you turn-by-turn directions. And if you need to get across town on public transport, HERE Transit plots the quickest route, including departure times and walking distances. (HERE Drive on the Lumia 520 offers free drive navigation for a single country or region. Additional service upgrade to be introduced later.)
<b>Windows Phone 8. See your world at a glance.</b>
Stay on top of things with Live Tiles which update in real time on your start screen. Get 7GB of storage on Microsoft SkyDrive, so you can sync your phone and computer. And pre-installed Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint mean you can work on the go, hassle-free.