Detailed specifications for the Nokia Lumia 520

At a glance
- - 64mm
  - 119.9mm
    
    9.9mm
  - Primary camera sensor size: 5 MP
  - Display size: 4''
  - Processor name: Qualcomm Snapdragon™ S4
  - Talk time (3G): 9.6h
  - Standby time (3G): 360h
  - Music playback time: 61h

Design¹
- Dimensions
  - Height: 119.9 mm
  - Width: 64 mm
  - Thickness²: 9.9 mm
  - Weight: 124 g
  - Volume: 75.7 cm³
- Display and User Interface
  - Display size: 4 ''
  - Display resolution: WVGA (800 x 480)
  - Display features: Brightness control, Orientation sensor, Ambient light sensor
  - Display colors: TrueColor (24-bit/16M)
  - Aspect ratio: 15:9
  - Pixel density: 235 ppi
  - Display technology: IPS
  - Display height: 86 mm
  - Display width: 52 mm
  - Touch screen technology: Super-sensitive touch
  - Sensors: Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor
- Keys and Input Methods
  - User Input: Touch
  - Operating keys: Camera key, Voice key, Power/Lock key
- Form factor
  - Form factor: Monoblock touch

Hardware
- Connectivity
  - SIM card type: Micro SIM
  - Dual SIM: No
  - AV connectors: 3.5 mm audio connector
  - USB: USB 2.0
  - Bluetooth: Bluetooth 3.0
  - Bluetooth profiles: Object Push profile (OPP) 1.1, Hands-free profile (HFP) 1.5, Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP) 1.0, Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) 1.2, Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 1.4
  - Wi-Fi: WLAN IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
  - WLAN Security: WPA2 (AES/TKIP), WPA, WPA-Personal, WEP, PEAP-MSCHAPv2, EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA
  - NFC: No NFC
- Data Network
  - GSM network: 1800 MHz, 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1900 MHz
  - GSM max data speed DL: EGPRS 236.8 kbps
  - GSM max data speed UL: EGPRS 236.8 kbps
  - WCDMA network: 900 MHz, 2100 MHz
  - WCDMA max data speed DL: HSDPA - 21.1 Mbps
  - WCDMA max data speed UL: HSUPA - 5.76 Mbps
- Power Management³
  - Battery: BL-5J
  - Battery capacity: 1430 mAh
  - Battery voltage: 3.7 V
  - Removable battery: Yes
  - Talk time (2G): 14.8 h
  - Standby time (3G): 360 h
  - Talk time (3G): 9.6 h
  - Maximum cellular network browsing time: 6.7 h
  - Music playback time: 61 h
  - Maximum Wi-Fi network browsing time: 6.2 h
  - Wireless charging: No
- Processor
  - Processor name: Qualcomm Snapdragon™ S4
  - Processor type: Dual-core 1 GHz
- Memory
  - User data storage: In device, Memory card, SkyDrive cloud storage
  - RAM: 512 MB
  - Mass memory: 8 GB
  - Expandable memory card type: MicroSD
  - Maximum memory card size: 64 GB
  - Free cloud storage: 7 GB

Qualcomm Snapdragon™ S4 Processor
- Performance
  - Do more. Wait less: Tap into faster performance. The Qualcomm Snapdragon™ processor CPU cores enable extra performance when you need it and puts you in charge of running the most demanding applications, including gaming, photography, as well as business and personal productivity.
- Power consumption
  - Less charging. More doing: The Qualcomm Snapdragon™ processor unique asynchronous technology enables each core to power up and power down independently, resulting in maximizing core performance level without wasting battery power.
- Technology
  - Beyond mobile. And beyond all expectations: Qualcomm Snapdragon™ S4 processor is a highly integrated, mobile-optimized system on a chip that delivers dynamic, immersive experiences and powerful, battery-friendly performance that can put new possibilities in your hands.

Software and applications
- Productivity features
  - Features (Personal information Management): Calculator, Clock, Calendar, Phonebook, Alarm clock, Social networks in Phonebook, OneNote, Wallet, Family Room, Kid's Corner
  - Business apps: Adobe acrobat reader free download, Lync (Corporate IM) free download, SkyDrive storage for documents and notes
  - Document formats supported: Excel, PDF, Word, Powerpoint
  - Syncronization: Exchange ActiveSync, Mac companion app, Windows 8 companion app
  - Sync content: Calendar, Video, Pictures, Music, Contacts
- Other Applications
  - Game features: DirectX 11, Touch UI, XBox-Live Hub
  - Graphics format: JPEG
- Software platform & User Interface
  - SW Platform: Windows Phone
  - Software release: Windows Phone 8

Communications
- Email and Messaging⁴
  - Email clients: Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, Outlook Mobile, Gmail, Office 365, Nokia Mail, Windows Live / Hotmail / Outlook.com, MS Exchange Active Sync
  - Email protocols: SMTP, IMAP4, POP3
  - Email features: Viewing and editing of email attachments, Always up to date, Multiple simultaneous email accounts, Text-to-speech message reader, Email attachments, Conversational view on email, Linking multiple inboxes to one, Inbox filtering, HTML viewer
  - Instant messaging: Twitter, LinkedIn, Windows Live Messenger, Skype IM
  - Messaging features: Integrated text messaging and chat, Instant messaging, Concatenated SMS for long messages, List of recently used numbers, Audio messaging, Text-to-speech message reader, Text messaging, Unified MMS/SMS editor, Automatic resizing of images for MMS, Distribution lists for messaging, Multimedia messaging, Conversational chat style SMS
- Call management
  - Features (Call Management): Voice Commands, Call waiting, Voice mail, Integrated hands-free speakers, Call forwarding, Call history, Voice dial, Conference call, Skype voice call
  - Contacts: Unlimited
  - Ringtones: Downloadable ringtones
  - Noise cancellation: Yes
  - Speech codecs: AMR-WB, GSM FR, AMR-NB, GSM HR, EFR, GSM EFR

Device security
- Security
  - Enterprise security features: Remote security policy enforcement
  - General Security features: Remote device locking via Internet, Track and Protect via internet, Firmware update, Remote wipe of user data via Internet, Device lock, Device passcode, PIN code, Firmware and OS integrity check, Secure device start-up, Online back-up and restore
  - Advance security features: Lost device tracking, Browser integrated anti-phishing
  - Data encryption: User data encryption for device

Sharing and Internet
- Browsing and Internet
  - Internet browser capabilities: Internet Explorer 10
  - Social apps: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
  - Photo sharing: Share over Bluetooth, Facebook, Send as email attachment, SkyDrive
  - Video sharing: Video sharing to social network and internet, Facebook, SkyDrive
  - Location sharing: WP location sharing
  - Wi-Fi hotspot: Up to 8 Wi-Fi-enabled devices

Navigation
- GPS and navigation⁵
  - Navigation features and services: HERE Drive, HERE Maps, HERE Transit
  - Navigation features: Pin places to Start screen, Public transportation routing guidance, Reveal the surrounding places, Reviews, info and photos for places, Routing options, Save favourite destinations, Call, share and get directions to places, Free maps, Save and sync favs with maps.nokia.com, Find upcoming departure times, See places through the camera viewfinder, Live traffic information, Automatic day/night view switching, Venue maps - shopping and transport centers, Free voice guided turn-by-turn drive navigation, Offline maps, Online and offline favourites, Speed limit warnings
  - Location technologies: A-GPS, Glonass

Photography
- Main camera
  - Primary camera sensor size: 5 MP
  - Camera Focus Type: Auto focus
  - Camera digital zoom: 4 x
  - Carl Zeiss Tessar lens: No
  - Sensor size: 1/4"
  - Main camera f-number/aperture: f/2.4
  - Camera focal length: 28 mm
  - Camera minimum focus range: 10 cm
  - Camera image formats: JPEG/Exif
  - Camera Flash Type: No Flash
- Main camera features
  - Main camera - other features: Touch focus, Landscape orientation, Auto and manual exposure, Auto and manual white balance, Active toolbar, Full screen viewfinder, Geotagging, Automatic photo upload to web services, Full resolution photo and video upload
  - Digital camera add-ons: Cinemagraph lens, Smart Shoot lens, Panorama lens, Bing vision
- Image capturing
  - Capture modes: Video, Still
  - Scene modes: Automatic, Night portrait, Sports, Night, Close-up, Backlight
  - White balance modes: Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Daylight, Automatic
  - Light sensitivity: ISO 100, ISO 800, Automatic, ISO 200, ISO 400
  - Photos viewed by: Camera Roll, Month, Favorites, Album, Photos from social networks

Music and Audio
- Music
  - Music apps: Nokia Music, Mix Radio
  - DRM support: PlayReady
  - Audio features: Album graphics display in Music player, Audio Streaming, Music Player, Cloud music offline playback, Media Player, Podcasts, Cloud music playback
- Music format
  - Codecs: MP3, AMR-NB, WMA 10 Pro, GSM FR, WMA 9, AAC LC, AAC+/HEAAC, eAAC+/HEAACv2
  - Audio playback file formats: ASF, MP4, AAC, AMR, MP3, M4A, WMA, 3GP, 3G2
- Radio
  - Radio features: Internet Radio
- Voice and audio recording
  - Audio recording file formats: AMR
  - Audio recording codecs: AMR-NB, GSM FR
  - Audio recording features: Mono

Video
- Main video camera
  - Camera video resolution: 720p (HD, 1280 x 720)
  - Camera video frame rate: 30 fps
  - Camera video zoom: 4 x
  - Video playback frame rate: 30 fps
  - Video playback codecs: VC-1, Windows video, H.264/AVC, H.263, MPEG-4
  - Video playback file formats: MP4, ASF, WMV, AVI, 3GP, 3G2, M4V, MOV
  - Video recording formats: MP4/H.264
  - Video white balance modes: Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Automatic, Daylight
- Main video camera features
  - Video streaming: YouTube browsing and video streaming, Progressive video download, Streaming from video services and internet
  - Video recording features: Video zoom, Continuous autofocus

Environment
- Environmental features
  - Materials: Free of PVC, Contains recycled metals, Free of nickel on the product surface
  - Energy efficiency: Automatic screen brightness adjustment, Battery saver feature, Energy efficient charger
  - Eco content and services: Available at Marketplace, HERE Drive: route optimization, HERE Maps: pedestrian navigation
  - Product is recyclable (up to): 100% recoverable as materials and energy
  - User guide: Small printed guide, full on nokia.com, In-device user guide
  - Packaging: Made of renewable materials, Containing up to 60% recycled materials, Minimized package, Packaging is 100 % recyclable, Virgin wood fibres up to 100% certified

Accessibility
- Accessibility features
  - Hearing: Vibrating alerts, TTY support
  - Vision: Voice recognition, Vibrating alerts, Voice Commands
  - Physical skills: Speakerphone, Voice recognition, Audio messages, Voice Commands

What’s in the box
- Box
  - Sales Package: Nokia Lumia 520, High Efficiency Charger AC-20, Nokia Battery BL-5J 1430mAh, Nokia Charging and Data Cable CA-189CD, Nokia Stereo Headset WH-108, Quick guide

¹The availability of particular products, services and features may vary by region. Please check with your local Nokia dealer for further details. The specifications are subject to change without notice.
²Volume thickness
³Operation times may vary depending on radio access technology used, operator network configuration and usage.
⁴Some services may be available only via downloading or dependent on the market. Only devices that offer compatible multimedia message or email features can receive and display multimedia messages. Content appearance may vary. Some images and ring tones can not be forwarded.
⁵Downloading of maps over-the-air may involve transferring large amounts of data. Your service provider may charge for the data transmission.