MWC 2013: Nokia Lumia 520 announced, ready to bring WP8 and dual-core to emerging markets for $180

Expanding its Lumia smartphone line-up to even wider price points, Nokia today announced the launch of its new Lumia 520 and Lumia 720 Windows Phone handsets, bringing the distinctive Lumia design and services to more consumers around the world.

The inexpensive smartphone actually packs a pretty powerful punch for its price point, offering the same dual-core 1GHz Snapdragon CPU found in the Lumia 720 also announced today. It also features 512MB RAM, a 4-inch WVGA (800 x 480) IPS LCD display and 1,430mAh battery. As we've come to expect on Lumia devices, it comes included with Nokia services like the full suite of Here Maps, Nokia Music and several lenses such as Cinemagraph and panorama. The 520 will come in five color options: cyan, yellow, red, black and white. Snap-on covers will also be available for anyone interested in swapping hues day-to-day. 

Roll-out is planned to begin in Q1 2013 in Hong Kong and Vietnam, before expanding broadly in Q2 to markets in Europe, Asia - including China and India - Latin America and Africa. The Nokia Lumia 520 is also planned to roll out in the United States with T-Mobile. Nokia also announced that following the launch of the Nokia Lumia 920T by China Mobile last year, the world's biggest mobile operator would bring the Nokia Lumia 720 and the Nokia Lumia 520 to China. Further details on exact availability will be announced in due course.

Specs:

• WCDMA / HSPA+ 21Mbps 900/2100, 850/1900/2100; GSM / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
• 5MP rear camera, 30fps 720p video record
• 119.9 x 64 x 9.9mm
• 124g
• 1GHz dual-core Snapdragon CPU
• 512MB RAM
• 8GB onboard storage, microSD up to 64GB
• 4.0-inch WVGA IPS LCD display, 2D hardened glass, super sensitive touch for glove use
• 1,430mAh battery
• WLAN IEEE802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, Integrated aGPS, 3.5 mm audio connector, micro-USB with charging, USB 2.0 High Speed
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