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Lumia 1020
Released Discontinued 158 g (5.57 oz), 130.4 x 71.4 x 10.4 mm Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1 32GB
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$400.00 PRICE (USD)
4.5 inches 768x1280 pixels
41 MP 1920x1080
2GB RAM Qualcomm
2000 mAh Li-Ion
Pricing Mode: 🌐 Global (USD $)
Prices Price (USD) USD $400.00 USD
Official Price Global About 40 EUR
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Launch Announced 2013, July 11. Released 2013, July 22
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 130.4 x 71.4 x 10.4 mm, 96.9 cc (5.13 x 2.81 x 0.41 in)
Weight 158 g (5.57 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
SIM Micro-SIM
Display Type AMOLED
Size 4.5 inches, 57.6 cm2 (~61.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 768 x 1280 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~332 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Features PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display
Platform OS Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU Adreno 225
Memory Card slot No
Internal 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM (Telefonica exclusive)
Main Camera Single 41 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/1.5", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Features Carl Zeiss optics, Xenon & LED flash, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps, 4x lossless digital zoom
Selfie camera Single 1.2 MP
Video 720p@30fps
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB microUSB 2.0
Features Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery Type Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable (BV-5XW)
Stand-by Up to 384 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 19 h (2G) / Up to 13 h 20 min (3G)
Music play Up to 63 h
Misc Colors Yellow, white, black, red (AT&T exclusive)
SAR 1.23 W/kg (head)     0.97 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.76 W/kg (head)     0.67 W/kg (body)
Price About 400 EUR
Our Tests Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 2.103 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 69dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 72dB
Battery (old) Endurance rating 61h

Mini Review & Verdict

A smart summary of the Nokia Lumia 1020

Advantages

  • Vibrant AMOLED display delivering rich contrast ratios and deep black levels
  • Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio

Disadvantages

  • Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
  • Fixed internal storage configuration without expandable MicroSD card support

Mobile entertainment aficionados will find an inspiring audiovisual stage in the Nokia Lumia 1020. The device is built around a captivating AMOLED display measuring 4.5 inches , providing high contrast levels, rich color gradation, and expansive viewing angles that elevate movie streaming and video gaming into a deeply engaging experience.

Powering graphics-intensive mobile gaming and high-resolution video decoding is the robust Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus. System animations glide effortlessly across the screen, backed by responsive touch sampling that gives players an agile edge during intense action. Complementing the visual prowess is an optical system—centered on a 41MP primary sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS)—that excels in capturing high-fidelity photos with realistic depth-of-field and vibrant color tonality.

Extended entertainment sessions are sustained by a 2000mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds for rapid turnaround between media binges. In summary, the Nokia Lumia 1020 stands out as a vibrant, multimedia-centric powerhouse that brings content vividly to life.

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