Nokia Lumia 520
#5483
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
#6646Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 520
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Performance
38.538.4
Camera
15.415.4
Display
54.416.9
Battery
14.317.4
Build
85.285.0
Connectivity
32.751.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.622.8
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 520 features a solid build with a plastic frame and weighs 124g, while the Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 is slightly lighter at 115g with similar materials.
- Both devices have a 4.0" display with the same resolution and pixel density, but the Lumia uses IPS LCD technology compared to the TFT of the Ace 3, which may offer better viewing angles.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia has 512MB of RAM, while the Ace 3 offers 1GB, potentially providing a smoother experience on the latter.
- Both cameras are 5 MP with similar video capabilities, but the Lumia has a slightly wider aperture.
- The Lumia's battery capacity is 1430mAh, while the Ace 3 has a larger 1800mAh battery, which may result in longer usage time.
- The Lumia runs on Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1, whereas the Ace 3 operates on Android 4.2, offering different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 520
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
Versions: Nokia Lumia 521 RM-917 (T-Mobile)
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 3G S7270; Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 LTE S7275; Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 S7272 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8227
Broadcom BCM21664 (3G) / Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (LTE)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 (3G) / Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait (LTE)
GPU
Adreno 305
Broadcom VideoCore IV (3G) / Adreno 305 (LTE)
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM (3G), 8GB 1GB RAM (LTE)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
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
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
Li-Ion 1800/1500 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)
121.2 x 62.7 x 9.8 mm (3G) / 121.2 x 62.7 x 10 mm (LTE)
Weight
124 g
115 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Yellow, red, cyan, white/black
Black, White, Dark Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.77 W/kg (head)
0.67 W/kg (head) 0.45 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2(14.4 - 3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
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 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass