Nokia Lumia 520 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Weight

    Lumia 520: 64 g lighter

    Lumia 520:
    124 g
    Redmi 8A Dual:
    188 g
  • Width

    Lumia 520: 11.4 mm narrower

    Lumia 520:
    64 mm
    Redmi 8A Dual:
    75.4 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Lumia 520: 2.22 in smaller diagonal

    Lumia 520:
    4 in
    Redmi 8A Dual:
    6.22 in
  • Chipset

    Lumia 520:
    Qualcomm MSM8227
    Redmi 8A Dual:
    Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
  • Rear camera layout

    Lumia 520:
    Single
    Redmi 8A Dual:
    Dual
  • Depth

    Redmi 8A Dual: 0.5 mm thinner

    Lumia 520:
    9.9 mm
    Redmi 8A Dual:
    9.4 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. Lumia 520

    Height:
    119.9 mm
    Width:
    64 mm
    Depth:
    9.9 mm +0.5 mm versus Redmi 8A Dual
  2. 2. Redmi 8A Dual

    Height:
    156.5 mm +36.6 mm versus Lumia 520
    Width:
    75.4 mm +11.4 mm versus Lumia 520
    Depth:
    9.4 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Lumia 520

    124 g

  2. 2. Redmi 8A Dual

    188 g

    +64 g versus Lumia 520

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. Lumia 520

    Screen diagonal:
    4 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    5:3
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    45.5 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi 8A Dual

    Screen diagonal:
    6.22 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    19:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    96.6 cm²

Redmi 8A Dual has approximately 112% more rectangular screen area than Lumia 520.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Lumia 520, Redmi 8A Dual, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageLumia 520Redmi 8A Dual
32 GB Unknown 2 / 3 GB RAM Alternative RAM configurations
Lumia 520: Original memory entry

8 GB · 512 MB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Lumia 520

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Redmi 8A Dual

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Lumia 520

    1430 mAh

  2. 2. Redmi 8A Dual

    5000 mAh

    +3570 mAh versus Lumia 520

Specifications

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1. Lumia 5202. Redmi 8A Dual

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Lumia 520, Redmi 8A Dual.
SpecificationLumia 520Redmi 8A Dual
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 119.9 Х 64 Х 9.9 mm
  • 156.5 Х 75.4 Х 9.4 mm
Weight
  • 124 g
  • 188 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 4" inch
  • 6.22" inch
Screen resolution
  • 480 x 800 px
  • 720 x 1520 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 8 GB
  • 512 MB RAM
  • 32GB 2GB RAM
  • 32GB 3GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 1430 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
  • 5000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Microsoft Windows Phone 8
  • upgradable to 8.1
  • Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 11
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8227
  • Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Lumia 520, Redmi 8A Dual.
SpecificationLumia 520Redmi 8A Dual
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 45.5 cm2
  • 96.6 cm2
Screen format
  • 5:3 (height:width)
  • 19:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 59.3%
  • 81.8%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 233 PPI
  • 270 PPI
Screen protection
  • Scratch-resistant glass
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Lumia 520, Redmi 8A Dual.
SpecificationLumia 520Redmi 8A Dual
Rear camera, main
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Dual
Camera specs
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.4
  • 28mm (wide)
  • 1/4''
  • AF
  • 13 MP
  • f/2.2
  • (wide)
  • 1/3.1''
  • 1.12µm
  • PDAF -2 MP
  • f/2.4
  • (depth)
Functions Unknown
  • HDR
Video
  • 720p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 0 MP,
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Specifications Unknown
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 1/4''
  • 1.12µm
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Lumia 520, Redmi 8A Dual.
SpecificationLumia 520Redmi 8A Dual
Processor CPU
  • Dual-core 1.0 GHz
  • Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 305
  • Adreno 505
Antutu 7 score *
  • 7177
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 292
  • 864
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 550
  • 3669
Antutu 8 score * Unknown
  • 95326
General specs
General specs — specifications for Lumia 520, Redmi 8A Dual.
SpecificationLumia 520Redmi 8A Dual
Release date
  • 2013
  • February
  • 2020
  • February 11
Colors
  • Yellow
  • Red
  • Cyan
  • white/black
  • Sky White
  • Sea Blue
  • Midnight Grey
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 70 EUR
  • 80 EUR
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 360 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 14 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 9 h 40 min (3G) Music play - Up to 61 h
Unknown
Body build
  • plastic body
  • Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5)
  • plastic back
  • plastic frame
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Lumia 520, Redmi 8A Dual.
SpecificationLumia 520Redmi 8A Dual
SIM card
  • Micro-SIM
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 8(900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
Speed
  • HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
  • HSPA
  • LTE-A
GPRS
  • Class B
  • Yes
Edge
  • Up to 236.8 kbps
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR - 0.77 W/kg (head) SAR EU - 1.09 W/kg (head)
Unknown
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Lumia 520, Redmi 8A Dual.
SpecificationLumia 520Redmi 8A Dual
Radio
  • FM radio
  • FM radio
  • built-in antenna
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • 400 nits typ. brightness
Other features
Other features — specifications for Lumia 520, Redmi 8A Dual.
SpecificationLumia 520Redmi 8A Dual
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity - Versions: Nokia Lumia 521 RM-917 (T-Mobile)
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass - Fast battery charging 18W -Power bank/Reverse charging - Splash resistant