As strange as it is to compare an iOS phone to a Windows phone, there are actually people who have the dilemma of choosing between an iPhone and a Lumia phone. These are the kind of people who appreciate the Lumia series for the phones' stability and durability but at the same time, they also see the overall functionality of the Apple devices.
The "Apple iPhone 5C" and the "Nokia Lumia 1520" for instance. Both phones came out 2013, and they both come in really good specs, with the 5C having been advertized more than the 1520.
Here is a quick comparison between the two:
"Apple iPhone 5C" vs "Nokia Lumia 1520" Network, Features
Even though these phones were released two years ago, both have LTE networks. "Apple iPhone 5C" comes with Siri functionality while the "Nokia Lumia 1520" comes with an FM radio, Wireless Charging capability and 15 GB OneDrive cloud storage.
"Apple iPhone 5C" vs "Nokia Lumia 1520" Body, Display
"Apple iPhone 5C" measures 4.9 x 2.33 .35 inches with a 4.0 inch screen that has a resolution of 640 x 1136 (326 ppi). "Nokia Lumia 1520" on the other hand, measures 6.41 x 3.36 x .34 inches with a screen size of 6 inches and a resolution of 1080 x 1920 (367 ppi).
"Apple iPhone 5C" vs "Nokia Lumia 1520" Platform
The "Apple iPhone 5C" initally runs the iOS 7 but it is upgradable to iOS 9.0.2. It is powered by Apple A6 chipset and a dual core 1.3 GHz Swift ARM v7-based CPU. "Nokia Lumia 1520" on the other hand, runs Windows Phone 8, upgradable to v8.1, and with a planned upgrade to Windows 10. It is powered by Snapdragon 800 and a CPU of quad core 2.2 GHz Krait 400.
"Apple iPhone 5C" has 1 GB RAM with an internal memory of 8/16/32 GB. "Nokia Lumia 1520" comes with 32 GB internal storage with 2 GB RAM and a microSD slot for up to 64 GB extra memory.
"Apple iPhone 5C" vs "Nokia Lumia 1520" Camera
"Apple iPhone 5C" has an 8 MP rear camera with auto focus and LED flash. The front cam is just 1.2 MP, which is exactly the same as the Lumia 1520's front camera. It's just that 1520 has a better rear cam of 20 MP with Carl Zeiss optics, OIS, auto focus, and dual LED flash.
"Apple iPhone 5C" vs "Nokia Lumia 1520" Battery
"Apple iPhone 5C" comes with a non removable battery of Li Po 1510 mAh battery and "Nokia Lumia 1520" comes with a non removable Li Ion 3400 mAh battery. For the two phones battery lives, "Apple iPhone 5C" has a 52 hours endurance rating while the "Nokia Lumia 1520" has a 107 hour endurance rating.
"Apple iPhone 5C" vs "Nokia Lumia 1520" Colors
Both phones have a multiple selection of colors. "Apple iPhone 5C" can come in white, blue, green, yellow, and pink. "Nokia Lumia 1520" comes in yellow, white, black, red, and green.
"Apple iPhone 5C" vs "Nokia Lumia 1520" Price, Conclusions
"Apple iPhone 5C" costs around 310 Euro while "Nokia Lumia 1520" costs around 350 Euro. The two phones are on the same price group, making the 1520 a really good choice among the two. The bigger RAM, higher camera MP, and the bigger battery that results to longer battery life, all lead towards great smartphone traits. However, we all know how deprived Windows is when it comes to app access, and this is where the "Apple iPhone 5C" enters the scene. "Apple iPhone 5C" has access to tons of mainstream apps, and its specs are actually averagely satisfying. So if you rely so much on apps, the "Apple iPhone 5C" is a good choice. But if you are after a phone's overall build and functions, the "Nokia Lumia 1520" is a smartphone you won't have a problem with, plus, its specs are more advanced compared to most phones from its year.
