Nokia Lumia 520 vs Nokia Lumia 625
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Nokia Lumia 520 and the Nokia Lumia 625, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Nokia Lumia 625 |
|---|
| Price | $2,999 | $65 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 1,430 mAh | 2,000 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 4 in | 4.7 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 124 g | 159 g |
| Released | Apr 2013 | Jul 2013 |
Summary: Nokia Lumia 520 is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). Nokia Lumia 625 is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Nokia Lumia 625 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Nokia Lumia 625 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | IPS LCD |
| Size | 4.0 inches | 4.7 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass (not Gorilla Glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | SuperSensitive touchscreen (works with gloves/nails) | 201 ppi density, Super sensitive touch |
Platform
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Nokia Lumia 625 |
|---|
| OS | Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradeable to 8.1 | Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8227 Snapdragon S4 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8930 |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Krait | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait 200 |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | Adreno 305 |
Memory
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Nokia Lumia 625 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB |
| Internal | 8GB 512MB RAM | 8GB 512MB RAM |
Main Camera
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Nokia Lumia 625 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), autofocus | 5 MP, AF |
| Features | No LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Nokia Lumia 625 |
|---|
| Single | None | VGA |
| Video | — | No |
Battery
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Nokia Lumia 625 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1430 mAh | Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable (BP-4GWA) |
| Stand-by | Up to 360 h (3G) | — |
| Talk time | Up to 14 h 48 min (2G) / 9 h 42 min (3G) | Up to 23 h 50 min (2G) / Up to 15 h 20 min (3G) |
| Music play | — | Up to 90 h |
Body
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Nokia Lumia 625 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in) | 133.2 x 72.2 x 9.2 mm |
| Weight | 124 g (4.37 oz) | 159 g |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Build | Plastic body, removable back shells | — |
Comms
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Nokia Lumia 625 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE (after Lumia Amber update) | 4.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Nokia Lumia 625 |
|---|
| Announced | February 2013 | July 2013 |
| Status | Discontinued (2015) | Discontinued. Released August 2013 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Nokia Lumia 520 or Nokia Lumia 625?
Nokia Lumia 625 — 1,430 mAh for the Nokia Lumia 520 versus 2,000 mAh for the Nokia Lumia 625.
Which is lighter, Nokia Lumia 520 or Nokia Lumia 625?
Nokia Lumia 520 — 124 g for the Nokia Lumia 520 versus 159 g for the Nokia Lumia 625.
Which is newer, Nokia Lumia 520 or Nokia Lumia 625?
Nokia Lumia 625 — Apr 2013 for the Nokia Lumia 520 versus Jul 2013 for the Nokia Lumia 625.
Is the Nokia Lumia 520 or the Nokia Lumia 625 rated higher?
We rate the Nokia Lumia 520 7/10 and the Nokia Lumia 625 6/10.
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