Nokia Lumia 520

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Rating:	1 Review
Model:	Lumia 520
Brand:	Nokia
Review Points:	4 Points
Summary:	Powered by Windows Phone 8, the Nokia Lumia 520 comes with exclusive digital lenses, a 1GHz dual core processor, and a touchscreen that even works with long finger nails or gloves.

EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL LENSES. ADD MAGIC TO YOUR PHOTOS.

The Nokia Lumia 520 comes with digital lenses built in – exclusive to Nokia and guaranteed to wow your friends. Add motion to your images with Cinemagraph. Take multiple photos with a single click using Smart Shoot, and edit effortlessly to make the perfect shot.

Lumia 520 digital lens

SUPER-SENSITIVE SCREEN. KEEP THE GLOVES ON.

The 4-inch touchscreen on the Nokia Lumia 520 is so sensitive that you can even use it when wearing gloves or with your fingernails. So typing, chatting and surfing are easier and more convenient than ever.
Lumia 520 sensitive screen

NOKIA MIXRADIO. THE TUNES YOU LOVE, FOR FREE.

Nokia MixRadio fills your day with free music. Choose from over 150 mixes or generate your own playlists. Take your favourite mixes offline and listen when you’re not connected. Share them with friends through your social networks, email or via SMS. (Data transfer charges may apply. Check with your provider.)
Lumia 520 Nokia Mix Radio

Attribute	Value
Memory	Card slot microSD, up to 64 GB (card not included) Internal: 8 GB 512 MB RAM
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity
Connectivity	WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot Bluetooth: v4.0, A2DP, LE/ apt-X after WP8 Denim update GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS Radio: FM Radio USB: microUSB v2.0
Sound	Alert types: Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones Loudspeaker: Yes 3.5mm jack: Yes
Processor	Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8227 CPU: Dual-core 1 GHz GPU: Adreno 305
Display	Type: IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors Size: 4.0 inches (~59.3% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels (~233 ppi pixel density) Multitouch: Yes Protection: Scratch-resistant glass
Sim	Micro-SIM
Operating System	Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradeable to v8.1
Battery	Li-Ion 1430 mAh battery (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
Camera	Primary: 5 MP, 2592 x 1936 pixels, autofocus Features: 1/4'' sensor size, geo-tagging Video: 720p@30fps Secondary: No

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Thabani Dube 06 Jul 2015

Wonderful phone. Given the features you get for the price you pay, any user will find it a great deal, even with the specs on it.
Apple and Android flagship users may not find themselves swayed to use this particular device but it will do great for anyone looking for something that takes great photos, has descent storage space, good screen, and is looking for a Windows Mobile experience.

Network Connection wise, don't expect too much as it doesn't come with LTE but the 3G and Wifi will get the job done, however, as with all Windows phones they need good quality network connections so don't expect bundles to work as efficiently.
Given the CPU and RAM onboard, you should be able to get just about everything done even with games such as Subway Surfer, but to expect some system lag and an occasional app crash.
Windows platform doesn't vary from device to device so if you've used it on another phone, you should do fine.
As for the screen, pixel density is also not too shabby but if you're looking for crystal clear iPhone type output, I suggest you get an iPhone.
Battery life may get you through a full day with average use, but I recommend you carry a soare if you're a super user of power hungry apps like WhatsApp and various games.
Needless to say beyond that, for the best experience, sift through the App Store to find exactly what you need because chances are, it is actually there.

Pros: Update to Windows Phone 8.1 (10 in future), good camera, descent and expandable storage space, good screen, removable battery.
Cons: Budget-level specs, plasticy feel, no front-facing cam, no flash for rear cam, and as always...not enough apps in the Windows Phone store.

I highly recommend getting this if you are looking to upgrade to a 'smartphone' labeled phone phone but you happen to be on a tight budget, or for that family member that has been bothering you about a gift for Christmas this early in the year...