Nokia Lumia 520
#5483
Oppo Neo 3
#5680Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 520
Oppo Neo 3
Performance
38.535.9
Camera
15.415.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
14.318.0
Build
85.267.9
Connectivity
32.729.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.626.8
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 520 features a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Oppo Neo 3 has a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia 520 is powered by a Qualcomm dual-core 1.0 GHz processor with 512MB RAM, whereas the Neo 3 utilizes a Mediatek dual-core 1.3 GHz processor with 1GB RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Neo 3 includes a 2 MP front camera for selfies, absent in the Lumia 520.
- The Lumia 520 has a smaller 1430 mAh battery compared to the Neo 3's 1900 mAh, potentially offering shorter usage time.
- Both phones run different operating systems, with the Lumia 520 on Windows Phone 8 and the Neo 3 on Android 4.2.1, leading to distinct software experiences.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Lumia is slightly lighter at 124g compared to the Neo 3's 128g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 520
Oppo Neo 3
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
Versions: Nokia Lumia 521 RM-917 (T-Mobile)
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8227
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
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
1430 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 75.7 cc (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
132 x 65.8 x 9.2 mm (5.20 x 2.59 x 0.36 in)
Weight
124 g
128 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Yellow, red, cyan, white/black
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.77 W/kg (head)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity