Nokia C3 vs Nokia Lumia 1520
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Nokia C3
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Nokia Lumia 1520
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Nokia Lumia 1520
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Nokia Lumia 1520
Better display
Nokia Lumia 1520
Lighter body
Nokia C3
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Nokia C3 | Nokia Lumia 1520 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.99 | 6 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1440 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 269 | 367 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 |
| Screen-to-body | 75.2 | 71.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Nokia C3 | Nokia Lumia 1520 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) | Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | IMG8322 | Adreno 330 |
| Chipset Name | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | — |
| OS Version | 10 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Nokia C3 | Nokia Lumia 1520 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Nokia C3 | Nokia Lumia 1520 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps (after WP8 Denim update), 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec. |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2 | — |
| Wide | — | 20 MP, f/2.4, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Nokia C3 | Nokia Lumia 1520 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.4 | 1.2 MP, f/2.4 |
Battery
| Spec | Nokia C3 | Nokia Lumia 1520 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3040 | 3400 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 124 h |
| stand by | — | Up to 768 h (2G) / Up to 768 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 27 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 25 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Nokia C3 | Nokia Lumia 1520 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 159.9 | 162.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Weight (g) | 184.5 | 209 |
| Width (mm) | 77 | 85.4 |
Launch
| Spec | Nokia C3 | Nokia Lumia 1520 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, August 04 | 2013, October. Released 2013, November |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, August 13 | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Nokia C3 | Nokia Lumia 1520 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - all versions |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - RM-937, RM-939, RM-940 |
| 4G Bands | LTE | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 - RM-937 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nokia C3 | Nokia Lumia 1520 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Nokia C3 | Nokia Lumia 1520 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Nokia C3 | Nokia Lumia 1520 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, sensor core |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Nokia C3 and Nokia Lumia 1520 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Nokia Lumia 1520 packs a 3400 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Nokia Lumia 1520 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 20 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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