Allview A5 Quad
#8466
Nokia Lumia 520
#5483Category Breakdown
Allview A5 Quad
Nokia Lumia 520
Performance
31.838.5
Camera
19.115.4
Display
16.954.4
Battery
16.714.3
Build
0.285.2
Connectivity
32.732.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.027.6
Summary
- The Allview A5 Quad features a slightly larger 4.3-inch TFT display compared to the 4.0-inch IPS LCD of the Nokia Lumia 520, although both have the same resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A5 Quad is powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz processor, while the Lumia 520 has a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU, giving the A5 Quad an edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Lumia 520 offers a wider aperture and better video recording capabilities at 720p, compared to the A5 Quad's 1080p.
- The A5 Quad has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1700 mAh versus the Lumia's 1430 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- Build quality differs, with the Lumia 520 utilizing a glass front and plastic back, while the A5 Quad's materials are unspecified.
- Lastly, the A5 Quad runs on Android 4.2.2, whereas the Lumia 520 operates on Windows Phone 8, which can be upgraded to 8.1, offering distinct software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview A5 Quad
Nokia Lumia 520
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
N/A
Versions: Nokia Lumia 521 RM-917 (T-Mobile)
Display
Size
4.3"
4"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8227
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
8GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1430 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
129.2 x 68 x 10.9 mm (5.09 x 2.68 x 0.43 in)
119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 75.7 cc (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
Weight
153.7 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
Yellow, red, cyan, white/black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.77 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity