Lenovo Vibe C
#5474
Nokia Lumia 520
#7004Category Breakdown
Lenovo Vibe C
Nokia Lumia 520
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.753.8
Summary
- The Lenovo Vibe C 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 display at 480 x 800 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Vibe C is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 210 processor with 1GB RAM, compared to the dual-core Snapdragon 8227 in the Lumia 520 with 512MB RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Vibe C.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Lumia 520 includes autofocus, which may enhance image quality.
- The Vibe C has a larger 2300 mAh battery compared to the Lumia's 1430 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the Vibe C on Android 5.1.1 and the Lumia 520 on Windows Phone 8, which may affect the software experience and app availability.
- Both phones have a plastic build, but the Lumia 520 is lighter at 124g versus the Vibe C's 166g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo Vibe C
Nokia Lumia 520
General
Release Date
2016
2013
Announced
2016
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
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8227
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 304
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
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
2300 mAh
1430 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
143.5 x 71.8 x 9 mm (5.65 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 75.7 cc (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
Weight
166 g
124 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Yellow, red, cyan, white/black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
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 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
OS Version
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes