Nokia Lumia 520 vs Samsung Ativ Odyssey
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Nokia Lumia 520 and the Samsung Ativ Odyssey, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Samsung Ativ Odyssey |
|---|
| Price | $2,999 | $19 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 1,430 mAh | 2,100 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 1 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4 in | 4 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 124 g | 125 g |
| Released | Apr 2013 | Jan 2013 |
Summary: Nokia Lumia 520 is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Ativ Odyssey is ahead on battery.
★ Which should you buy? Nokia Lumia 520 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Ativ Odyssey is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Samsung Ativ Odyssey |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 4.0 inches | 4.0 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels, WVGA |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass (not Gorilla Glass) | Not specified |
| Features | SuperSensitive touchscreen (works with gloves/nails) | — |
Platform
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Samsung Ativ Odyssey |
|---|
| OS | Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradeable to 8.1 | Microsoft Windows Phone 8 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8227 Snapdragon S4 Plus | Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Krait | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | Adreno 225 |
Memory
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Samsung Ativ Odyssey |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB |
| Internal | 8GB 512MB RAM | 8GB storage, 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Samsung Ativ Odyssey |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), autofocus | 5 MP, AF, LED flash |
| Features | No LED flash | Geo-tagging |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p |
Selfie Camera
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Samsung Ativ Odyssey |
|---|
| Single | None | 1.2 MP |
| Video | — | Not specified |
Battery
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Samsung Ativ Odyssey |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1430 mAh | Removable Li-Ion |
| Stand-by | Up to 360 h (3G) | Up to 168 h |
| Talk time | Up to 14 h 48 min (2G) / 9 h 42 min (3G) | Up to 19 h |
| Capacity | — | 2100 mAh |
Body
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Samsung Ativ Odyssey |
|---|
| Dimensions | 119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in) | 122.4 x 63.8 x 10.9 mm (4.82 x 2.51 x 0.43 in) |
| Weight | 124 g (4.37 oz) | 125 g (4.41 oz) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Build | Plastic body, removable back shells | — |
Comms
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Samsung Ativ Odyssey |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE (after Lumia Amber update) | 3.0, A2DP, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Samsung Ativ Odyssey |
|---|
| Announced | February 2013 | 2013, January |
| Status | Discontinued (2015) | Released 2013, January |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Nokia Lumia 520 or Samsung Ativ Odyssey?
Samsung Ativ Odyssey — 1,430 mAh for the Nokia Lumia 520 versus 2,100 mAh for the Samsung Ativ Odyssey.
Which is lighter, Nokia Lumia 520 or Samsung Ativ Odyssey?
Nokia Lumia 520 — 124 g for the Nokia Lumia 520 versus 125 g for the Samsung Ativ Odyssey.
Which is newer, Nokia Lumia 520 or Samsung Ativ Odyssey?
Nokia Lumia 520 — Apr 2013 for the Nokia Lumia 520 versus Jan 2013 for the Samsung Ativ Odyssey.
Is the Nokia Lumia 520 or the Samsung Ativ Odyssey rated higher?
We rate the Nokia Lumia 520 7/10 and the Samsung Ativ Odyssey 6/10.
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