Nokia Lumia 520 vs Xiaomi Redmi 1S
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Nokia Lumia 520 and the Xiaomi Redmi 1S, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| Price | $2,999 | $2,488 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 1,430 mAh | 2,000 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 1 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4 in | 4.7 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 124 g | 158 g |
| Released | Apr 2013 | May 2014 |
Summary: Nokia Lumia 520 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi 1S is ahead on battery, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi 1S is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 4.0 inches | 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~64.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density) |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass (not Gorilla Glass) | AGC Dragontrail glass |
| Features | SuperSensitive touchscreen (works with gloves/nails) | — |
Platform
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| OS | Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradeable to 8.1 | Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 9.2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8227 Snapdragon S4 Plus | Qualcomm MSM8228 Snapdragon 400 |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Krait | Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | Adreno 305 |
Memory
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB |
| Internal | 8GB 512MB RAM | 8GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), autofocus | 8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF |
| Features | No LED flash | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| Single | None | 1.6 MP |
| Video | — | 720p |
Battery
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1430 mAh | Removable Li-Po |
| Stand-by | Up to 360 h (3G) | — |
| Talk time | Up to 14 h 48 min (2G) / 9 h 42 min (3G) | — |
| Capacity | — | 2000 mAh |
Body
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| Dimensions | 119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in) | 137 x 69 x 9.9 mm (5.39 x 2.72 x 0.39 in) |
| Weight | 124 g (4.37 oz) | 158 g (5.57 oz) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | Plastic body, removable back shells | Plastic body |
Comms
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| 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, USB On-The-Go (OTG) |
| Radio | — | FM radio with RDS |
Launch
| Nokia Lumia 520 | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| Announced | February 2013 | February 2014 (CN), July 2014 (IN) |
| Status | Discontinued (2015) | Released May 2014 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Nokia Lumia 520 or Xiaomi Redmi 1S?
Xiaomi Redmi 1S — 1,430 mAh for the Nokia Lumia 520 versus 2,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 1S.
Which is lighter, Nokia Lumia 520 or Xiaomi Redmi 1S?
Nokia Lumia 520 — 124 g for the Nokia Lumia 520 versus 158 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 1S.
Which is newer, Nokia Lumia 520 or Xiaomi Redmi 1S?
Xiaomi Redmi 1S — Apr 2013 for the Nokia Lumia 520 versus May 2014 for the Xiaomi Redmi 1S.
Is the Nokia Lumia 520 or the Xiaomi Redmi 1S rated higher?
We rate the Nokia Lumia 520 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 1S 7/10.
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