Lenovo Vibe C
#4919
Nokia Lumia 520
#5483Category Breakdown
Lenovo Vibe C
Nokia Lumia 520
Performance
42.238.5
Camera
15.415.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
20.814.3
Build
67.985.2
Connectivity
40.632.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.327.6
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
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, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, White
Yellow, red, cyan, white/black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.77 W/kg (head)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity