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Nokia Lumia 520

Nokia Lumia 520
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alaScore 87

17058 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17058 reviews of Nokia Lumia 520. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People really like the portability and size. The performance and price are also appreciated, but opinions about the apps and reliability are different.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Nokia Lumia 520 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nokia Lumia 520

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1247 user reviews of Nokia Lumia 520 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the screen and portability. The performance and price also get good opinions, but many are negative about the reliability.

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81% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Nokia Lumia 520

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6011 user reviews of Nokia Lumia 520 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the camera and portability. The performance and usability also get good opinions. There are some less positive opinions about the reliability.

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reliability

84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Nokia Lumia 520

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 107 user reviews of Nokia Lumia 520 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca. People are impressed by the battery and portability. The performance and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed reviews about the reliability. There are some less positive opinions about the social networking functionality and camera.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (engadget.com)

Nokia Lumia 520 review: does Nokia need another budget Windows Phone?

 

This phone just can't hold its own against the Lumia 620, and we don't think the modest savings are worth it.

Inexpensive ; Useful Nokia apps ; Mostly good components and construction

Battery life is short for a low-end phone ; Poor display ; Feels redundant beside the Lumia 620

It says a lot about the strength of Nokia's Lumia smartphones that they are often their own worst enemy. The Lumia 520 offers a full-fledged, fluid and friendly smartphone experience, but it sits in the shadow of the 620, just like the 920 makes life...

Apr, 2013
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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Nokia Lumia 520 review: Best buys

 

The Lumia 520 completes the roll call for Nokia's second generation of Microsoft-powered smartphones. Statistically, this means that every step of their product line, from 5** all the way to 9**, has been backed up by a fresh WP8-rocking alternative.

Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support ; Quad-band 3G with 21 Mbps HSDPA and 5.7 Mbps HSUPA support ; 4.0" 16M-color IPS LCD display of WVGA resolution ; 5 megapixel autofocus camera with 720p@30fps video recording ; Windows Phone 8 OS ; 1 GHz dual-core Krait...

Common LCD lacks the punch of CBD ; A few prominent apps still missing, some apps incompatible due to 512MB RAM ; No front-facing camera ; No LED flash ; No system-wide file manager ; No lockscreen shortcuts ; Voice-guided SatNav license limited to a...

Apr, 2013
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Expert review by : Rob Pegoraro (pcmag.com)

Nokia Lumia 520 (AT&T)

 

The pay-as-you-go Nokia Lumia 520 is a solid introductory smartphone on AT&T's Go Phone prepaid service, provided photography isn't a priority.

Cheap, compact, capable Windows Phone device. Easy-to-use interface.

No front-facing camera and a mediocre rear camera. Slow HSPA+ broadband. Same Windows Phone app-availability issues as ever.

Conclusions Were the Lumia 520 on AT&T's subscription service, this phone would be an awful deal. Its low price would soon vanish in higher monthly rates set to subsidize the purchase of pricier hardware. Instead, you can easily get by with a $60/month...

Oct, 2013
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Expert review by : Jessica Dolcourt (cnet.com)

Budget-friendly Nokia Lumia 520 comes to AT&T

 

In addition to selling an inexpensive Windows Phone worldwide, Nokia's latest affordable smartphone will come to a U.S. carrier.

Sep, 2013
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Expert review by (notebookcheck.net)

Review Nokia Lumia 520 Smartphone

 

Nokia's declaration of price. With an RRP of below 200 Euros (~$262), the Lumia 520 is a very affordable Windows Phone 8 smartphone. The somewhat more expensive Lumia 620 has only been available for a short time. But which entry-level model should the...

Retail price, IPS screen, Micro SD slot, Satisfactory multimedia performance, Good battery runtime, High-quality build, The battery runtime has increased compared to the precursor

Screen's legibility in outdoor use, Camera quality, Moderate scope of delivery, The device would be better to use outdoors if the screen's maximum brightness were a bit higher. The app store also does not yet have much choice

Jun, 2013
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Expert review by : Chris Davies (slashgear.com)

Nokia Lumia 520 Review

 

It's Nokia's cheapest Windows Phone 8 device, takes the company's latest range to five models, and borrows some of the style from its bigger siblings, but can the Lumia 520 compete with cheap Android? Unveiled alongside the Lumia 720 at Mobile World...

Things are getting tight in Nokia’s Windows Phone line-up, with increasingly small differentiators between different models for different price points. Although that makes for potential confusion in the consumer marketplace, Nokia tells us it pays...

Apr, 2013
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Expert review by : Daniel P. (phonearena.com)

Nokia Lumia 520 Review

 

Nokia seems to have nailed the ultra low-end of Windows Phones with the Lumia 520 on paper. Coming in a variety of jolly colors, it hits the sweet spot of price and productivity, employing a decent display, dual-core processor and a 5MP camera, all at...

Good all-around value for the money ; Free offline voice-guided navigation ; Screen can be operated with gloves

Subpar call quality

If you don't mind the sketchy call quality, Nokia has hit the nail on the head with its most affordable Windows Phone handset to date. It runs the newest version of Microsoft's mobile OS, has a zippy processor, expandable storage, and produces decent...

Apr, 2013
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Expert review by : thinkdigit.com (thinkdigit.com)

Nokia Lumia 520 Review

 

This is the cheapest Windows Phone 8 device you can buy at the moment, a mobile platform that Microsoft has promised to support at least for the next two years. The phone is incredibly well priced at Rs. 10,499 and should attract many of those looking...

Extremely fluid UI, MicroSD slot for upgrading storage to 64GB, Sturdy build that should withstand some abuse

No LED Flash or front facing camera, Relatively low-res screen

Jul, 2013
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Expert review by : cellphones.ca (cellphones.ca)

Nokia Lumia 520

 

Unveiled at Mobile World Congress, the Nokia Lumia 520 is another budget offering for the Windows Phone platform. James Rogerson of TechRadar said that "At first glance it's certainly an impressive handset for the price." The Nokia Lumia 520 comes with...

Affordable price, Smooth performance despite modest specs sheet, Memory expansion option

Meager 512MB of RAM, Lacks apps, Display does not have enhancements of ClearBlack Display technology

Jun, 2013
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Expert review by : Rich Edmonds (windowscentral.com)

Lumia 520 Review - The most affordable Nokia Windows Phone

 

Windows Phone Central's review of the the Lumia 520, the cheapest Nokia Windows Phone yet The Lumia 520 is a well-priced Windows Phone for an entry-level model. The option itself provides consumers an affordable Windows Phone that doesn't have a...

Jun, 2013
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