The Nokia Lumia 520 is powered by Windows Phone 8, and comes with a 1GHz dual core processor and a touchscreen that works with long finger nails or even with gloves on.

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• Dimensions
  • Height: 119.9 mm
• Width: 64 mm
• Thickness2: 9.9 mm
• Weight: 124 g
• Volume: 75.7 cm
• Display and User Interface
  • Display size: 4 ''
  • Display resolution: WVGA (800 x 480)
  • Display features: Brightness control, Orientation sensor, Ambient light sensor
  • Display colors: TrueColor (24-bit/16M)
  • Aspect ratio: 15:9
  • Pixel density: 235 ppi
  • Display height: 86 mm
  • Display width: 52 mm
  • Touch screen technology: Super-sensitive touch
  • Sensors: Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor
• Keys and Input Methods
  • User Input: Touch
  • Operating keys: Volume keys, Camera key, Power/Lock key
• Form factor
  • Form factor: Monoblock touch
• Connectivity
  • SIM card type: Micro SIM
  • Dual SIM: No
  • Charging connectors: Micro-USB
  • AV connectors: 3.5 mm audio connector
  • System connectors: Micro-USB-B
  • USB: USB 2.0
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth 3.0
  • Bluetooth profiles: Object Push profile (OPP) 1.1, Hands-free profile (HFP) 1.5, Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) 1.2, Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 1.4, Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP) 1.1
  • Wi-Fi: WLAN IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi security modes: WPA2 (AES/TKIP), WPA, WPA-Personal, WEP, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, PEAP-MSCHAPv2, EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA
  • NFC: No NFC
• Data Network
  • GSM network: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz
  • GSM max data speed DL: EGPRS 236.8 kbps
  • GSM max data speed UL: EGPRS 236.8 kbps
  • WCDMA network: 900 MHz, 2100 MHz
  • WCDMA max data speed DL: HSDPA - 21.1 Mbps
  • WCDMA max data speed UL: HSUPA - 5.76 Mbps
• Power Management
  • Battery model: BL-5J
  • Battery capacity: 1430 mAh
  • Battery voltage: 3.7 V
  • Removable battery: Yes
  • Maximum 2G talk time: 14.8 h
  • Maximum 3G standby time: 360 h
  • Maximum 3G talk time: 9.6 h
  • Maximum cellular network browsing time: 6.7 h
  • Music playback time: 61 h
  • Video playback time: 4.8 h
  • Maximum Wi-Fi network browsing time: 6.2 h
  • Wireless charging: No
• Processor
  • Processor name: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
  • Processor type: Dual-core 1 GHz
• Memory
  • User data storage: In device, Memory card, SkyDrive cloud storage
  • RAM: 512 MB
  • Mass memory: 8 GB
  • Expandable memory card type: MicroSD
  • Maximum memory card size: 64 GB
  • Free cloud storage: 7 GB

Pros
Very affordable
Elegant design
Quality display
Good autonomy

Cons
Built from plastics that don’t make for a firm grip
Lacks frontal camera
512 RAM only

Introduction

Theres not that many Windows Phone 8 devices besides Nokia, and I think this makes Nokia devices all the more appealing at least for one segment of the consumers, namely the ones that enjoy Windows Phone 8 on their phones. Still, Lumia 520 is clearly worth our attention for reasons other than its Operating System.

Overview

First of all we should note that Nokia Lumia 520 looks remarkably good with its almost flawless design. This sure is one impressive and elegant terminal that even though built from some sorts of plastic still feels robust and in no way cheap. One thing I’d love to see improved is with its back cover which doesn’t provide for a confident, firm grip. Lumia 520 comes with a 1 GHz dual-core processor that runs Windows Phone 8 smoothly on its quality 4 inch display. Unfortunately, the model is only equipped with 512 MB of RAM, but it is not a slow terminal. The GB flash internal memory can be expanded with a micro SD card up to 64 GB. Another significant drawback is the lack of a frontal camera which is a bit awkward for smartphones today.

Verdict

Nokia Lumia 520 is unquestionably a smart choice for those who are looking for a Windows Phone smartphone that comes at a very affordable price. This device is elegant and well-built despite some minor issues with the materials. The display on Lumia 520 is a quality one, and the 5MP camera does a pretty decent job. If you can live without a frontal camera and don’t want too much from a smartphone so that 512 RAM are enough, then Lumia 520 is a smart, affordable elegant Windows 8 Phone you should give a chance.