Nokia Lumia 520

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Nokia Lumia 520 Price

At the time of it's release in 2013, April, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Nokia Lumia 520 was about 70 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

How to reset or factory restore Nokia Lumia 520 device?

There are several methods to reset or factory restore a Nokia Lumia 520 device. The most common and recommended ways are: 1. Soft Reset: This is an easily accessible option and can be done by following these steps: * Press and hold both the Power and Volume buttons together. * Release the buttons after about 10 seconds. * The phone will reset and start in boot mode. * To access factory reset, press and hold the Volume Up button and select "Recovery". * Select "Yes: Clean Boot" and wait for the phone to reboot. 2. Hard Reset: This method involves a physical reset of the phone and should be used as a last resort. It will erase all data on the phone. To perform a hard reset, follow these steps: * Remove the battery from the phone by pressing the back cover off. * Press and hold the Volume Up button while connecting the phone to the charger. * Release the button after about 30 seconds and wait for the phone to start up. * To access factory reset, press and hold the Volume Up button and select "Recovery". * Select "Yes: Clean Boot" and wait for the phone to reboot. 3. PC Reset: This method involves accessing the recovery mode and then performing a factory reset on the phone. To perform a PC reset, follow these steps: * Connect the phone to the PC with the provided USB cable. * Open the Nokia PC suite and make sure the phone is detected. * Click on the Recovery Tab and select "My Device is not working". * Select "Software recovery" and download the latest software. * Wait for the phone to reboot and select the first option to access recovery mode. * To access factory reset, choose "Recover to options mode". * Select "Yes: Factory data reset" and wait for the phone to reboot. It's important to note that it's always best to perform a backup of all important data before attempting any reset or factory restore on your Nokia Lumia 520 device.

What is the battery life of the Nokia Lumia 520?

The Nokia Lumia 520 has a battery life of up to 14 hours talk time and 360 hours standby time.

What type of SIM card does the Nokia Lumia 520 use?

The Nokia Lumia 520 uses a micro-SIM card.

What is the display size of the Nokia Lumia 520?

The Nokia Lumia 520 has a 4 inch display.

Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bands: HSDPA 900 / 2100 - RM-914
: HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - RM-917
Speed: HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

Launch

Announced: 2013, February. Released 2013, April
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 75.7 cc (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
Weight: 124 g (4.37 oz)
Build: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM: Micro-SIM

Display

Type: IPS LCD
Size: 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~59.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
Protection: Scratch-resistant glass

Platform

OS: Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8227
CPU: Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU: Adreno 305

Memory

Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal: 8GB 512MB RAM

Main Camera

Single: 5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
Video: 720p@30fps

Selfie camera

: No

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS
NFC: No
Radio: FM Radio
USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity

Battery

Type: Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
Stand-by: Up to 360 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 14 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 9 h 40 min (3G)
Music play: Up to 61 h

Misc

Colors: Yellow, red, cyan, white/black
SAR: 0.77 W/kg (head)
SAR EU: 1.09 W/kg (head)
Price: About 70 EUR

Tests

Display: Contrast ratio: 834:1 (nominal) / 1.161:1 (sunlight)
Camera: Photo / Video
Loudspeaker: Voice 68dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 66dB
Audio quality: Noise -82.3dB / Crosstalk -81.8dB
Battery life: Endurance rating 49h