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Lumia 820
Released Discontinued 160 g (5.64 oz), 123.8 x 68.5 x 9.9 mm Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1 8GB
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$170.00 PRICE (USD)
4.3 inches 480x800 pixels
8 MP 1920x1080
1GB RAM Qualcomm
1650 mAh Li-Ion
Pricing Mode: 🌐 Global (USD $)
Prices Price (USD) USD $170.00 USD
Official Price Global About 110 EUR
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Launch Announced 2012, September. Released 2012, November
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 123.8 x 68.5 x 9.9 mm, 83.5 cc (4.87 x 2.70 x 0.39 in)
Weight 160 g (5.64 oz)
SIM Micro-SIM
Display Type AMOLED
Size 4.3 inches, 52.6 cm2 (~62.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
Features Nokia 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 microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 8GB 1GB RAM
Main Camera Single 8 MP, AF
Features Carl Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash
Video 1080p@30fps
Selfie camera Single VGA
Features No
Video 1920x1080
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
Positioning GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
Features Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery Type Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery (BP-5T)
Stand-by Up to 330 h (2G) / Up to 330 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 8 h (3G)
Music play Up to 55 h
Misc Colors Black, Gray, Red, Yellow, White, Blue, Violet
SAR 1.37 W/kg (head)     0.71 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.79 W/kg (head)
Price About 170 EUR
Our Tests Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) / 2.193:1 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 67dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 70dB
Audio quality Noise -82.2dB / Crosstalk -81.4dB
Battery (old) Endurance rating 40h

Mini Review & Verdict

A smart summary of the Nokia Lumia 820

Advantages

  • Luminous AMOLED panel engineered for vivid color accuracy and outdoor readability
  • Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio

Disadvantages

  • Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands

Engineered from the ground up with a focus on structural poise and industrial refinement, the Nokia Lumia 820 exemplifies Nokia's contemporary hardware craftsmanship. The exterior is assembled with a structurally reinforced chassis, providing a rigid backbone that resists torsional stress while remaining comfortable during prolonged handheld sessions. Up front, visual interaction is commanded by a AMOLED display measuring 4.3 inches , calibrated for precise color rendition, deep contrast, and remarkable outdoor legibility.

Internal computing horsepower is governed by the Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus architecture. The silicon handles heavy compute workloads, high-framerate rendering, and extensive background multitasking with robust thermal dissipation and zero perceptible UI hesitation. On the photographic front, the optics module—centered on a 8MP primary sensor—operates with disciplined exposure metering, yielding natural contrast balance and reliable detail preservation across diverse lighting scenarios.

Sustained endurance is delivered by a 1650mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds designed to minimize downtime throughout grueling work schedules. With modern network support including steady 4G LTE, the Nokia Lumia 820 emerges as a technically accomplished, impeccably assembled device built for lasting everyday performance.

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