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Nokia Lumia 2520 phone review — specs and Genze score

Nokia Lumia 2520 Specifications

RX-113 - global version RX-114 for AT&T RX-114v for Verizon Wireless

Nokia

Released 2013, Oct 15

2 GB RAM · Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)

  • 615g, 8.9mm thickness
  • Microsoft Windows RT
  • 32GB storage, microSDXC

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 10
Display 6.5
Performance 5.9
Camera 4.8
Body 5.2
Gaming 6.2
Software 4.4
Connectivity 5.8
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
Media
Genze total: 6.4/10

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Quick specifications

10.1"

1080x1920 pixels

6.7MP

1080p

2GB RAM

Snapdragon 800

8120mAh

Score breakdown

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6.4 /10
Performance 5.9/10
Battery 10/10
Display 6.5/10
Camera 4.8/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 6.2/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 5.8/10
Sensors 7.2/10
2.20 GHz BT 4.0 2013

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - RX-113
??? HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - RX-114, RX-114v
4G bands 3, 7, 20 - RX-113
??? 2, 4, 5, 17 - RX-114
??? 4, 13 - RX-114v
Speed HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Announced 2013, October. Released 2013, December
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 267 x 168 x 8.9 mm (10.51 x 6.61 x 0.35 in)
Weight 615 g (1.36 lb)
SIM Micro-SIM
Type IPS LCD
Size 10.1 inches, 281.2 cm2 (~62.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 2
??? ClearBlack display
OS Microsoft Windows RT
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
GPU Adreno 330
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 32GB 2GB RAM
??? eMMC 4.5
Single 6.7 MP, 1/3.4", AF
Features Carl Zeiss optics
Video 1080p@30fps
Single 2 MP
Video 720p@30fps
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB 3.0, OTG
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
??? HDMI port

MP4/DivX/Xvid/H.264 player

MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player

Photo viewer/editor

Document editor/viewer
Type Li-Ion 8120 mAh, non-removable
Stand-by Up to 600 h
Talk time Up to 10 h
Colors Cyan , Red, Black, White
SAR EU 1.77 W/kg (body)
Price About 360 EUR
Audio quality Noise -93.5dB / Crosstalk -94.2dB

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nokia Lumia 2520 worth buying in 2026?

Nokia Lumia 2520 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 6.4/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

Is Nokia Lumia 2520 good for gaming?

Nokia Lumia 2520 scores 62/100 on our gaming index (chipset, display smoothness, and thermals). Casual and mid-tier titles usually run well; for competitive esports, compare frame stability and heating against phones in the same price band.

What is the battery capacity of Nokia Lumia 2520?

Nokia Lumia 2520 has a 8,120 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Nokia Lumia 2520 have?

Nokia Lumia 2520 features a 10.10-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does Nokia Lumia 2520 have?

Nokia Lumia 2520 is available with 2 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Nokia Lumia 2520?

Genze rates Nokia Lumia 2520 6.4/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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