Nokia Lumia 520 vs Samsung Galaxy Core I8260

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Nokia Lumia 520 Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
PHONES
Phone Names Nokia Lumia 520 Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versionsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - GT-I8260
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100 - RM-914HSDPA 900 / 2100
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 MbpsHSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
TechnologyGSM / HSPAGSM / HSPA
 HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - RM-917-
Launch
Announced2013, February. Released 2013, April2013, May. Released 2013, June
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Body
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frameGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Dimensions119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 75.7 cc (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)129.3 x 67.6 x 9 mm (5.09 x 2.66 x 0.35 in)
SIMMicro-SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Weight124 g (4.37 oz)124 g (4.37 oz)
Display
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass-
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
Size4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~59.3% screen-to-body ratio)4.3 inches, 52.6 cm2 (~60.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCDTFT
Platform
CPUDual-core 1.0 GHzDual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8227Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
GPUAdreno 305Adreno 203
OSMicrosoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Memory
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal8GB 512MB RAM8GB (4.5GB user available), 1GB RAM
Main Camera
Features-LED flash
Single5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF5 MP, f/2.6, AF
Video720p@30fps480p@30fps
Selfie camera
Single-VGA
 No-
Sound
3.5mm jack Yes-
35mm jackYesYes
Loudspeaker YesYes
Comms
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update3.0, A2DP
NFCNoNo
PositioningGPS, GLONASSGPS
RadioFM RadioFM radio, RDS
USBmicroUSB 2.0microUSB 2.0
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, proximityAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Battery
Music playUp to 61 h-
Stand-byUp to 360 h (3G)Up to 500 h (2G) / Up to 300 h (3G)
Talk timeUp to 14 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 9 h 40 min (3G)Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 9 h (3G)
TypeLi-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Misc
ColorsYellow, red, cyan, white/blackMetallic Blue, Chic White
Models-GT-I8260, GT-I8262
PriceAbout 70 EURAbout 160 EUR
SAR0.77 W/kg (head)-
SAR EU1.09 W/kg (head)0.29 W/kg (head)     0.95 W/kg (body)
Tests
Audio quality Noise -82.3dB / Crosstalk -81.8dB-
Battery life Endurance rating 49h -
Camera Photo / Video-
Display Contrast ratio: 834:1 (nominal) / 1.161:1 (sunlight)-
Loudspeaker Voice 68dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 66dB -
OUR TESTS
Audio qualityNoise -82.3dB / Crosstalk -81.8dBNoise -89.5dB / Crosstalk -85.2dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 49hEndurance rating 49h
CameraPhoto / VideoPhoto
DisplayContrast ratio: 834:1 (nominal) / 1.161:1 (sunlight)Contrast ratio: 842:1 (nominal) / 1.563:1 (sunlight)
LoudspeakerVoice 68dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 66dBVoice 71dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 72dB