Nokia Lumia 520
Versions: Nokia Lumia 521 RM-917 (T-Mobile)
| Network | Technology | GSM / HSPA |
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 900 / 2100 - RM-914 | |
| HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - RM-915 | ||
| HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - RM-917 | ||
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps |
| Launch | Announced | 2013, February. Released 2013, April |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
| Body | Dimensions | 119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 75.7 cc (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 124 g (4.37 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | |
| SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Display | Type | IPS LCD |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~59.3% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Platform | OS | Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8227 | |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 305 |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 8GB 512MB RAM |
| Main Camera | Single | 5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps |
| Selfie camera | No |
|---|
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | |
| NFC | No | |
| Radio | FM Radio | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity |
|---|
| Battery | Type | Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J) |
|---|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 360 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 14 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 9 h 40 min (3G) | |
| Music play | Up to 61 h |
| Misc | Colors | Yellow, red, cyan, white/black |
|---|---|---|
| SAR | 0.77 W/kg (head) | |
| SAR EU | 1.09 W/kg (head) | |
| Price | About 70 EUR |
| Tests | Display | Contrast ratio: 834:1 (nominal) / 1.161:1 (sunlight) |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 68dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 66dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -82.3dB / Crosstalk -81.8dB | |
| Battery (old) | ||
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- raQ
actually you can revert the process, there's an option in wpinternal allow you to interrupy the booting process to restore your phone using factory ffu image
- p.ajithkumar
- X@r
Phone still works so smoothly, but apps cannot be installed naturally as store won't work anymore, no wonder why people chose android over windows back then
- p.ajithkumar
- X@r
you may need to unlock bootloader, I have the same model but I didn't do it coz I don't wanna take any risk
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