Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 2520
Xiaomi Mi Pad 2
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
56.056.1
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 2520 features a larger 10.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 has a smaller 7.9-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset, whereas the Mi Pad 2 uses an Intel Atom X5-Z8500, both with quad-core CPUs but differing in architecture.
- The camera on the Mi Pad 2 is superior with an 8 MP rear sensor compared to the Lumia's 6.7 MP, and it also has a better selfie camera at 5 MP versus 2 MP.
- Battery capacity favors the Lumia with 8120 mAh compared to 6190 mAh in the Mi Pad 2, although the latter supports faster charging at 10W.
- Software-wise, the Lumia runs on Windows RT, while the Mi Pad 2 offers Android OS with an option for Windows 10, providing a more versatile software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 2520
Xiaomi Mi Pad 2
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
RX-113 - global versionRX-114 for AT&TRX-114v for Verizon Wireless
N/A
Display
Size
10.1"
7.9"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1536
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Intel Atom X5-Z8500
CPU
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.24 GHz
GPU
Adreno 330
Intel HD Graphics
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
6.7 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
6.7 MP, 1/3.4", AF
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
8120 mAh
6190 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 8120 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 6190 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
267 x 168 x 8.9 mm (10.51 x 6.61 x 0.35 in)
200.4 x 132.6 x 7 mm (7.89 x 5.22 x 0.28 in)
Weight
615 g
322 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cyan , Red, Black, White
Dark grey, Champagne gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
No
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB 3.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
No
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows RT
Android OS/ Optional Windows 10 (64 GB model), MIUI 7
OS Version
Microsoft Windows RT
Android OS/ Optional Windows 10 (64 GB model), MIUI 7
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

