Huawei Y3 (2018)
#5432
Nokia Lumia 520
#7004Category Breakdown
Huawei Y3 (2018)
Nokia Lumia 520
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.142.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.853.8
Summary
- The Huawei Y3 (2018) features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Nokia Lumia 520 has a smaller 4.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density for the Lumia.
- In terms of performance, the Y3 is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6737M chipset, compared to the dual-core Qualcomm MSM8227 in the Lumia, giving the Y3 an edge in processing power.
- The Y3 also has a superior rear camera at 8 MP versus the Lumia's 5 MP, although both can record 720p video.
- The Y3's battery capacity is significantly larger at 2280 mAh compared to the Lumia's 1430 mAh, suggesting better longevity.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the Y3 using Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition) and the Lumia operating on Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1, impacting the software experience and app availability.
- Build quality is similar with both having glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Y3 is heavier at 175g compared to the Lumia's 124g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Y3 (2018)
Nokia Lumia 520
General
Release Date
2018
2013
Announced
2018
2013
Description
N/A
Versions: Nokia Lumia 521 RM-917 (T-Mobile)
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8227
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
2 MP
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2280 mAh
1430 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2280 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145.1 x 73.7 x 9.5 mm (5.71 x 2.90 x 0.37 in)
119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 75.7 cc (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
Weight
175 g
124 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, White, Gray
Yellow, red, cyan, white/black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
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
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
OS Version
Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes