The AT&T version is actually $59 [0]. I think the advantage the 520 has going for it is that MS and WP app developers have realized that the vast majority of WP

The AT&T version is actually $59 [0]. I think the advantage the 520 has going for it is that MS and WP app developers have realized that the vast majority of WP users are on 512MB devices like the 520. So, MS has committed to excellent support. Even these low-end WP8 devices are getting the 8.1 update, and it runs really well on them. MS has every reason to support these devices throughout the complete WP8.x lifecycle. And MS is heavily pushing for developers to make sure their apps work there. This was a huge focus at the recent MS Build conference. Contrast this with the Moto E, which is only promised "at least one update" to another version of Android. My original Nexus 7 became quite sluggish after a couple of OS updates. Of course, I'd rather own an Android phone than a WP phone, and app availability is just a totally different ballpark. But for a "basic" smartphone, given the price, performance, and support, I think the 520 might win for a ton of users. [0] http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/No-Contract-Nokia-Lumia-520-for-AT-T-+-Free-Case/productID.300181200 http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/No-Contr...