Nokia Lumia 520
#5483
Samsung I8700 Omnia 7
#6387Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 520
Samsung I8700 Omnia 7
Performance
38.538.8
Camera
15.414.0
Display
54.478.3
Battery
14.315.2
Build
85.217.1
Connectivity
32.725.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.623.9
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 520 features a plastic build with a weight of 124g, while the Samsung I8700 Omnia 7 has a slightly heavier build at 138.2g, though specific materials are not detailed.
- Both devices have a 4.0" display, but the Lumia 520 uses IPS LCD technology, whereas the Omnia 7 employs Super AMOLED, potentially offering better contrast.
- Performance-wise, the Lumia 520 is equipped with a dual-core CPU and Adreno 305 GPU, while the Omnia 7 has a single-core CPU with an Adreno 200 GPU, suggesting better performance in the Lumia.
- Both cameras are 5 MP with similar video capabilities, but the Lumia records at 30fps compared to the Omnia's 25fps.
- The Lumia's battery capacity is 1430mAh, slightly less than the Omnia's 1500mAh, and both run different versions of Windows Phone, with the Lumia being upgradable to 8.1, providing a more current software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 520
Samsung I8700 Omnia 7
General
Release Date
2013
2010
Announced
2013
2010
Description
Versions: Nokia Lumia 521 RM-917 (T-Mobile)
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
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
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 200
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
8/16GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
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
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@25fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1430 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
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)
122.4 x 64.2 x 11 mm (4.82 x 2.53 x 0.43 in)
Weight
124 g
138.2 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Yellow, red, cyan, white/black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.77 W/kg (head)
0.78 W/kg (head) 0.41 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Microsoft Windows Phone 7
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass