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Versions: Nokia Lumia 521 RM-917 (T-Mobile)
Versions: Nokia Lumia 521 RM-917 (T-Mobile)
Detailed Specifications
Network
Technology
GSM / HSPA
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bands
HSDPA 900 / 2100 - RM-914
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
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 (old)
Endurance rating 49h
