Battery
| Wireless charging |
N |
| Browsing time (3G) |
6.5 h |
| Continuous video playback time |
5.9 h |
| Talk time (2G) |
17.4 h |
| Talk time (3G) |
9.7 h |
| Standby time (3G) |
390 h |
| Battery type |
BL-5J |
| Browsing time |
6.7 h |
| Browsing time (Wi-Fi) |
7.3 h |
| Continuous audio playback time |
52 h |
Navigation
| Wi-Fi positioning |
Y |
| Position location |
Y |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) |
Y |
| GPS (satellite) |
Y |
Messaging
| Short Message Service (SMS) |
Y |
| Instant messaging (IM) |
Y |
| Text-to-speech message reader |
Y |
| MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) |
Y |
| Chat |
Y |
| E-mail |
Y |
Camera
| Video recording modes |
720p |
| Video capture resolution (max) |
1280 x 720 pixels |
| Optical sensor size |
1/4 " |
| Built-in flash |
N |
| Geotagging |
Y |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) |
5 MP |
| Front camera |
N |
| Auto focus |
Y |
| Maximum frame rate |
30 fps |
| Video recording |
Y |
| ISO sensitivity |
100, 200, 400, 800, Auto |
| Digital zoom |
4 x |
Networking
| 2G bands (primary SIM) |
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| SIM card type |
MicroSIM |
| Bluetooth version |
4.0 LE |
| Tethering (modem-mode) |
Y |
| 3G standards |
HSDPA, HSUPA, WCDMA |
| 2G standards |
EDGE, GPRS, GSM |
| 3G bands supported |
900, 2100 MHz |
| SIM card capability |
Single SIM |
| 3G |
Y |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) |
N |
| 4G |
N |
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
| Bluetooth |
Y |
| Bluetooth profiles |
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, OPP, PBAP |
Multimedia
| Document formats supported |
DOC, DOCX, PDF, PPT, PPTX, XLS, XLSX |
| Video compression formats |
H.263, H.264, MPEG4, VC-1 |
| Voice codecs |
AMR-NB, AMR-WB, EFR, HR |
| Image formats supported |
BMP, JPG, PNG, TIF |
Other features
| Ringer type |
MP3 |
| Java technology |
Y |
| Voice recording |
Y |
Call management
| Caller ID |
Y |
| Call waiting |
Y |
| Vibrating alert |
Y |
| Speed dialing |
Y |
| Conference call |
Y |
| Voice commands |
Y |
| Call hold |
Y |
| Voice dialing |
Y |
| Call timer |
Y |
| Speakerphone |
Y |
Performance
| Microphone mute |
Y |
| Personalization |
Icons, Shortcuts |
| Flight mode |
Y |
| Personal info management (PIM) |
Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Notes, To-do list |
Ports & interfaces
| Headphone connectivity |
3.5 mm |
| USB port |
Y |
| USB connector type |
Micro-USB B |
Ergonomics
| Proximity sensor |
Y |
| Accelerometer |
Y |
Packaging content
| Headset included |
Y |
| Battery pack |
Y |
| Quick start guide |
Y |
Software
| Office support |
Y |
| Operating system version |
8 |
Display
| Orientation sensor |
Y |
| Touch technology |
Multi-touch |
| Display type |
IPS |
Subscription
| Subscription type |
No subscription |
Processor
| Processor cores |
2 |
| Processor frequency |
1 GHz |
Storage
| Internal storage capacity |
8 GB |
| Maximum memory card size |
64 GB |
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
Exclusive digital lenses. Add magic to your photos.
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.
Super-sensitive screen. Keep the gloves on.
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.
Nokia Mix Radio. The tunes you love, for free.
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)
Free HERE Maps. Destinations uncovered.
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.)
Windows Phone 8. See your world at a glance.
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.