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Nokia Lumia 1520 Review

Main Features

  • Microsoft Windows Phone 8 Black|Microsoft Windows 10 Mobile Operating System
  • 20 MP Main Camera
  • 1 MP Front Camera
  • 1920 x 1080 Max Video Resolution
  • 6" 1080 x 1920 pixels IPS Screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 2 Screen Protection
  • 162.80 x 85.40 x 8.70 mm External Dimensions
  • 209 gr weight
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Nokia Lumia 1520 Overview

Nokia Lumia 1520 is a Windows phone with 20.13MP main camera and 1.23 MP front camera. Lumia 1520 features a 6" sized IPS screen with 1080 x 1920 pixels. Nokia released Lumia 1520 to market in 2013

Nokia Lumia 1520 has an Overall Score of 61/100 and ranked #4 out of 54 in Windows phones, and ranked #838 out of 1934 in all smartphones.

Pros and Cons of Nokia Lumia 1520

Now let's start with comparing Nokia Lumia 1520 to the average smart phone in its class and list out the Pro's in detail.

PROs
Thin ( 8.70 mm) Body
Removable storage ( microSD microSDHC microSDXC )
Fast Internet with 4G
Large 6 " LCD Screen
367 DPI Crisp Screen
27 h Long Talk Time
High Resolution Main Camera
LED Flash
Face Detection
Geotagging
Burst Mode
Touch Focus
Optical Image Stabilization
Digital Compass
Gyroscope

CONs
Heavy ( 209 g ) Body
No Panorama Mode
Nokia Lumia 1520 Physical Specs

Nokia Lumia 1520 weighs 209g and has external dimensions of 162.80 x 85.40 x 8.70 mm. Considering that the average weight of all smartphones is 134g, Nokia Lumia 1520 is a significantly heavy phone for its class. With a thickness of 8.70mm, it has an average thickness.

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In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Nokia Lumia 1520, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


Nokia Lumia 1520 Screen

Screen size, resolution and quality are some of the most important features to consider when choosing a smartphone. Nokia Lumia 1520 sports a 6" sized 24bit IPS main screen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.

The width of the Nokia Lumia 1520 screen is 2.94" and its height is 5.23", giving an Aspect ratio of 1.78.

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The screen-to-body surface ratio of Lumia 1520 is 70%.

Lumia 1520 Screen to Surface Area Ratio
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Pixel density (PPI:Pixels per inch) of a display is an indicator of its clarity and level of details. Nokia Lumia 1520 has a pixel density of 367ppi. With a DPI of 367, it has average resolution within its class of smartphones.

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Nokia Lumia 1520 Detailed Specifications

1. GENERAL
BrandNokia
ModelLumia 1520
Number of SIM1
Release Date2013
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 10 Mobile
CPUKrait 400
Max CPU Clock Speed2200 MHz
CPU Bits32 bit
GPUQualcomm Adreno 330
GPU Cores4
GPU Frequency450 MHz
RAM2 GB
RAM Frequency800 MHz
RAM TypeLPDDR3
2. CAMERA
Main Camera Resolution20 MP
Front Camera Resolution1 MP
Geotagging
HDR
LED Flash
Face Detection
Face Unlock
Burst Mode
Panorama Mode
Touch Focus
Optical Image Stabilization
Digital Image Stabilization
Dual Camera Recording
3. BATTERY
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Talk time27 h
Max Standby time768 h
Battery Capacity3400 mah
4. SENSORS
Accelerometer
Compass
GPS
Gyroscope
Barometer
Fingerprint Scan
Heartrate Sensor
Thermometer
Humidity Sensor
Pedometer Sensor

5. SCREEN
LCD Size6 "
LCD Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels
LCD DPI367
LCD TypeIPS
Proximity Sensor
Multi Touch
Ambient Light Sensor
Number of Colors24 bit
Display ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 2
In Display Fingerprint
Brightness (cd/sqm)600
Scratch Resistant
Screen DurabilityGorilla Glass 2
6. MEMORY
Buit in Memory32 GB
External Memory Card Support
External Memory Card TypemicroSD microSDHC microSDXC
7. CONNECTIVITY
Connection PortMicro USB
Bluetooth Version4.0
NFC
GPS
Wifi
3G
4G
Infrared
Mobile Hotspot
8. PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight209 g
Dimensions162.80 x 85.40 x 8.70 mm
9. NETWORKS
4G (HSPA+)
Nokia Lumia 1520 Camera Features

Main RearCam
Resolution20 MP
Autofocus
Continuous autofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Optical image stabilization
Geotagging
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Dual capture
Carl Zeiss optics
6-element Lens1 glas
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Huawei P30 Android 9.0 Pie 39.92MP 165 g 6.1"
Huawei Mate 30 RS Android 10 39.92MP 198 g 6.53"
Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G Android 10 39.92MP 198 g 6.53"
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