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Nokia Lumia 1520
United StatesRM-938
| Global Score | |
| 64.4 | 70.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| HTC | Nokia |
| Android HTC Sense 6 UI | Windows Phone 8 |
| -- | 2013-10-22 |
| 5.91 x 2.86 x 0.38 inches | 6.41 x 3.36 x 0.34 inches |
| 5.11 ounces | 7.37 ounces |
| -- | Black, Red, White and Yellow |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 250.00 | $ 229.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 6 inches |
| 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| S-LCD | IPS LCD |
| 294 pixels per inch | 367 pixels per inch |
| -- | 600 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.3 | 9.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 306 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9 | 9.18 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.62 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 20.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.4 inches (1/2.5") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.48 | 9.46 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA and GSM |
| Micro SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.4 | 6.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2100mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 3400mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 19.2 hours talk time | 768 hours standby time 27.4 hours talk time |
| 4 | 5.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Nokia Lumia 1520 has a score of 70.2, which is a bit better than HTC Desire 620's general score of 64.4. The Nokia Lumia 1520 counts with Windows Phone 8 operating system, while HTC Desire 620 has Android HTC Sense 6 UI operating system. Nokia Lumia 1520's body is thinner but notably heavier than the HTC Desire 620.
Nokia Lumia 1520 has just a bit better hardware performance than HTC Desire 620, because although it has a 32 bits processor instead of 64-bits, and they both have the same number of cores and a 450 megahertz graphics processor, the Nokia Lumia 1520 also counts with more RAM memory. Nokia Lumia 1520 has a better looking display than HTC Desire 620, because it has a larger screen, a little higher pixels number per display inch and a much higher 1920 x 1080 resolution.
Nokia Lumia 1520 counts with a superior storage for applications and games than HTC Desire 620, and although they both have an external memory slot that admits a maximum of 128 GB, the Nokia Lumia 1520 also has more internal storage capacity. The Nokia Lumia 1520 has a very superior camera than HTC Desire 620, and although they both have the same 1920x1080 (Full HD) video definition, a F2.4 aperture and the same video frame rates, the Nokia Lumia 1520 also has a back camera with much more mega-pixels.
The Lumia 1520 counts with a very superior battery performance than HTC Desire 620, because it has a 3400mAh battery capacity instead of 2100mAh.
Lumia 1520 not only is the best phones in our current comparison, but it's also cheaper than the HTC Desire 620, making this phone a very good choice.
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