Nokia Lumia 520
#7004
ZTE Maven 2
#5504Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 520
ZTE Maven 2
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
53.854.7
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 520 features a compact build with dimensions of 119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm and weighs 124g, while the ZTE Maven 2 is larger at 145.5 x 73 x 11 mm and heavier at 166g.
- Both devices have IPS LCD displays, but the Lumia 520 has a 4.0" screen with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, compared to the Maven 2's 5.0" display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor, whereas the Maven 2 has a quad-core 1.1 GHz chipset, both with 8GB of storage but differing RAM configurations (512MB for Lumia and 1GB for Maven).
- Camera capabilities are similar with 5 MP rear cameras, but the Maven 2 offers a 2 MP selfie camera, while the Lumia has none.
- The Maven 2 also has a larger battery capacity of 2300mAh compared to the Lumia's 1430mAh.
- Software-wise, the Lumia runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1, while the Maven 2 operates on Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 520
ZTE Maven 2
General
Release Date
2013
2017
Announced
2013
2017
Description
Versions: Nokia Lumia 521 RM-917 (T-Mobile)
For AT&T
Display
Size
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 (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8227
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
Quad-core 1.1 GHz
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 304
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
5 MP
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1430 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 75.7 cc (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
145.5 x 73 x 11 mm (5.73 x 2.87 x 0.43 in)
Weight
124 g
166 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Yellow, red, cyan, white/black
Dark Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes