Name: Lumia 1020
Brand: Nokia
SKU: 28143
Rating: 4.2 (41 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

phone
simple
easy to use and stunningly beautiful to behold

Battery life is not as good as I was expecting
it does not have a microsd slot for expanding the disk space
big

Primary sensor resolution: 41 Mpx
Screen size: 4.5 in
Resolution: 1280, 768 px
Technology: AMOLED
Pixel density: 332 ppi
Battery capacity: 2000 mAh
Cpu cores: Dual-core
Primary resolution: 1.2 Mpx

Nokia Lumia 1020 - Pros & Cons

phone
simple
easy to use and stunningly beautiful to behold
solid os and solid showing on Nokia
Dependable
easy to use
great looks
great hardware
amazing innovative camera technology and powerful messenger
great sound quality
as well as an excellent display
Hardware is also a pleasure to use
Incredible Camera
Crisp Performance and Nokia's unparalleled quality
smoother and more refined
Lumia 1020 is a good phone with an excellent camera
Windows phones and Im very impressed
highly effective
good-looking screen in most situations
Lumia 1020 is still a great smartphone with one of the best cameras around
it mostly sounded good
hefty
sturdy
and undeniably solid
Image quality is excellent
solidly built unibody design
a modern OS and improved design
The Glance screen and color tuning are pretty awesome
oversampling
which makes colors really vibrant and accurate
impressively smooth and fast apps open
button itself has been improved
better details and more natural color reproduction
Image quality is great and highly satisfying
capacitive touchscreen reacts quickly and precisely
the results are quite good
clean and free of any buttons or ports
The live tile system works pretty nicely to give you app updates
808Pureview is MUCH better
GS4 is substantially better
IQ-wise
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
camera is amazing when it worked properly
low light is fantastic
solid and well-built
clever downsampling algorithms and very efficient OIS
Low-light photography is pretty good as well
The quality of videos is excellent
looks and feels premium
resultant images are crisp and have plenty of detail
gorgeous
absurdly generous and flawlessly playable gem
dedicated shutter button is very handy
genuinely as good as a powerful compact camera
1020 is certainly more sharp and provides more detail
improved strength and durability
UX is bold
has high contrast and is visually catchy
the feel of the buttons has improved when pressing them
Excellent build quality and small improvements in design
works well in low light just in case
quick
solid and eye-catching
innovative
beautiful hardware paired with equally well crafted core software
Nokia sensor performs very well indeed
The battery was good to me during my use
The layout was visually appealing and very easy to use
the phone is pretty decent
Windows 8 live tile system is well laid out
and fairly easy to use
The camera gives some excellent quality photos
slimmer
yet stronger and more impact-resistant glass
Lumia is taking very impressive photos
slimmer and lighter
a robust mix of colors and detail
richer blue fur and fine detail
it fit perfectly in my life
take great pics and there are so many apps
The phone is so visually appealing and incredibly easy to use
The UI is smooth and fluid
Detail is crisp through ISO 800
and colors are accurate
image quality the 1020 is able to muster is pretty impressive
camera performed very well in low-light conditions
camera produced unmatched and highly stabilized photos
1020 felt easy to hold and use
Lumia 1020 looks and feels fantastic
Gorgeous screen and decent
A best phone indeed
the Lumia 1020 camera and captures very good amount of details
Nokia Lumia 1020 has a truly impressive camera capable of shooting decent photos
Lumia 1020 is perfectly readable in our view
It is a great sketching tool
Excellent detail preservation both in low and bright light conditions
Video Pros Good texture preservation in bright lighting conditions

Battery life is not as good as I was expecting
it does not have a microsd slot for expanding the disk space
big
expensive
and doesn't run Instagram
lacking of third party native accessory for Nokia 1020
Wireless charging was built in
Lumia 1020 s pixel density is actually slightly higher than the iPhone s
their looks are less striking
There are weak points for pedants to point out
There s no memory card slot
large photo format will suck up more space than others
The lens makes it a little bulky
not every photo was a complete hit
speakerphone quality tanked for my caller
no integrated wireless charging on the 1020
Some images and ring tones can not be forwarded
ineffective built-in flash
can't take a still image during video recording
inability to set the aperture
Only one way to find out - look at the hardware
100ft camera feature dash
the crowd went bonkers
any other way just feels antiquated
the storage space cannot be extended
it only comes with a standard HD resolution
There is not much space left while typing in portrait mode
only depicts moving objects sharply
Non-stationary objects can simply be removed
missing incredibly popular apps like Instagram and Vine
a ATT exclusive for the near future
Will prone to scratch and discoloration
it feels a little top heavy at times
Expensive and niche
image quality is not as good as those cameras
ruining the picture like you would on any other camera on the market
lack of app support is what usually turns people off from adopting the Windows Phone platform
wasn't lack of apps
just lack of popular apps
the camera takes so long to reload for the next picture
remove the battery and there is no expandable storage
have all the features yet
the Windows phone operating system was doing poorly
lack of apps available
slightly more slippery than its glossy predecessors
the phone will never sit flat on its back
you have to connect the phone to a PC
it s just plain old Windows Phone 8
pretty wide and bloated by today's smartphone standards
using the camera seemed to rapidly drain the battery
sorely missing feature is a centralized notification system
feels immature
not helped by patchy third-party support
color smearing may be due to the type of sensor technology
not too heavy
not even start playing with the settings for your next image
Dropbox is now on the platform
The framing grid is off by default
camera element seemed both miraculous and pointless
flash can swamp and flatten a scene
the screen resolution is too low for my tastes
a bit top-heavy because of the camera components
full-sized photos to anywhere but your computer and only using a USB cable
can only be transferred to a computer using a USB cable
not good with photography
Too many standard camera apps could cause confusion
cannot attach documents directly from within an email itself
apparent grain and noise in the images
resized images are utterly meaningless for assessing the quality
iOS and have no experience with Windows Phone
Nokia is obsessively focused on the camera experience
long-distance shots to look the same
Windows Phone 8 also continues to suffer from some weaknesses
Lumia 1020 is limited to 5-MP shots
additions are pretty pointless
Phones are not meant to simulate the expansion of the universe
doesn't have a 4 or 8 core processor and a terabyte of RAM
feature on most phones is generally a disappointing alternative
iPhone and my battery life is terrible
no full-res low-light studio scene shot available
Is it unreasonable to have two cell phones
the software side seems to have regressed a bit
dim conditions the camera tends to default to a slower shutter speed
wobbles a little like a see-saw
luminance noise (graininess)
29GB of available memory and no memory card slot
the images clicked by the phone to lack detail
the phone is unable to lie flat on its back
the Lumia 1020 are a bit of a hit and miss
feel too heavy
still no sign of the promised Vine app
lacks album and visibility options
there can complain - no apps and games
downloadable video stores
is just plain missing
response times were a bit more sluggish
availability is still limited on the platform
to its protruding lens and somewhat slippery coating
The technical details are unimportant
it s not all about the megapixels
the battery is not removable
The camera was noticeable and annoying at first - incredibly thin phones
Underpowered and no real stand out features other than the camera
uninspiring build and a good but not great screen
no micro SD card slot
sitting screen-up on a desk
Microsoft does not allow hardware partners to skin its Windows Phone OS or change
the camera lens is not recessed
the camera sits in a lowly 12th place for video
is no option to use favourites like iTunes and Skype
this are particularly prone to lens flare
video performance could be improved
Occasional white balance inaccuracies outdoors or with fluorescent lightings
Strong row noise and visible blocking artifacts

Nokia Lumia 1020 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	4.5 in Best: Asus FonePad 8 Screen size: 8 in
Battery capacity	2000 mAh Best: Doogee BL12000 Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
Pixel density	332 ppi Best: Sony Xperia Z6 Pixel density: 891 ppi
CPU clock speed	1.5 GHz Best: Motorola Moto G100 CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

Nokia - Video Reviews (9)

Nokia Lumia 1020 - Full Specifications

Operating system	Windows Phone 8
CPU clock speed	1.5 GHz
CPU cores	Dual-core
CPU model	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960
GPU model	Qualcomm Adreno 225
RAM memory	2 GB

Primary sensor size	1/1.5"
Primary sensor resolution	41.0 Mpx
Video recording	yes
Highest video resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution	30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)	30.0 fps
Max resolution (highest frame rate)	1920 x 1080 px
Autofocus	yes
Burst Mode	yes
Digital zoom	yes
Face detection	yes
Geo-tagging	yes
LED Flash	yes
Optical image stabilization	yes
Panorama	yes

Internal storage	32 GB
Memory card reader	no
Types of memory card supported	No memory slot

Height	5.13 in
Width	2.81 in
Depth	0.41 in
Weight	5.57 oz

FM radio	yes

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Wireless networking standard	802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n
Data transmission	HSPA+
Navigation system	GLONASS
2G GSM	yes
GSM frequencies	850 MHz 900 MHz 1800 MHz 1900 MHz
3G UMTS	yes
4G LTE	yes
LTE frequencies	700 MHz 800 MHz 850 MHz 900 MHz 1700 MHz 1800 MHz 1900 MHz 2100 MHz 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspot	yes

Screen size	4.5 in
Touchscreen	yes
Number of colors	16.7M
Panel type	OLED
Resolution	1280 x 768 px
Technology	AMOLED
Pixel density	332.0 ppi
Dual screen support	no
Scratch resistant display	yes
HDR	no
Multi touch	yes

Primary resolution	1.2 Mpx

Colour of product	Black White Yellow
Material	Aluminum Plastic
Water resistant	no
Shock resistant	no

Accelerometer	yes
Proximity	yes
Digital compass	yes
Ambient light sensor	yes
Gyroscope	yes
Barometer	yes

Dual sim support	no
Sim card size	Micro-SIM
DLNA certified	yes
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	4.0
Bluetooth profile	A2DP A2DP AVRCP
NFC	yes
Charging connection	USB
Headphone connection	3.5 mm
USB version	2.0
Video output	No

Replaceable battery	no
Battery type	Lithium ion
Battery capacity	2000.0 mAh
Standby time	384.0 h
Talk time	19.0 h
Fast charging	no
Wireless charging	yes

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Nokia Lumia 1020 Nokia - Editorial Reviews (29)

4.1

Based on 29 reviews

Nokia Lumia 1020 Review: Nokia Lumia 1020 and Acer C720

businesstoday.intoday.in

Published: 28.11.2013

Review: Nokia Lumia 1020 and Acer C720

A collaborative sketching app, a great camera phone, and the first chromebooks in india - Issue Date: Nov 24, 2013

Nokia Lumia 1020 Nokia Lumia 1020 review: A photographer's smartphone

ZDNet

Published: 02.10.2013

Nokia Lumia 1020 review: A photographer's smartphone

3.9

The Lumia 1020 has a truly impressive 41-megapixel camera and a high-quality 4.5-inch AMOLED screen, but many Windows Phone fans might do better with the 920 and a good dedicated camera.

Nokia Lumia 1020 Nokia Lumia 1020 Windows Phone

Good Gear Guide

Nokia Lumia 1020 Windows Phone

4.5

The Lumia 1020 is best camera phone you'll ever use, full stop

Nokia Lumia 1020 Nokia Lumia 1020 overview: Has the best gotten better?

DXOMARK

Published: 11.10.2013

Nokia Lumia 1020 overview: Has the best gotten better?

After winning plaudits for the 41-Mpix Purview 808 smartphone for its low noise and detailed images, Nokia has since launched several models adopting the Preview moniker but none have matched the image quality. Boasting the same high pixel count, can this new model, the Nokia Lumia 1020, take on rivals such as the latest iPhone and improve on the original? Read on to find out.

Nokia Lumia 1020 Nokia Lumia 1020 sensor review: Are mobiles comparable to compacts and DSLRs?

DXOMARK

Published: 24.01.2014

Nokia Lumia 1020 sensor review: Are mobiles comparable to compacts and DSLRs?

With reports in the media of camera manufacturers scaling back on digital compacts due to the rise in popularity of camera-phones and mobile photography, we were curious to see if the Nokia 1020 could offer comparable performance. Read on to find out how this model fares against a range of digital cameras.

Nokia Lumia 1020 Review Nokia Lumia 1020 Smartphone

Notebookcheck

Published: 29.09.2013

Review Nokia Lumia 1020 Smartphone

4.3

In-depth review of the Nokia Lumia 1020 (Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960, Qualcomm Adreno 225, 4.5 inches, 0.2 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks and evaluations

Nokia Lumia 1020 Nokia Lumia 1020 Review | Photography Blog

photographyblog.com

Published: 21.10.2013

Nokia Lumia 1020 Review | Photography Blog

4.0

The Nokia Lumia 1020 is a new 41-megapixel smartphone - yes, you read that right, 41 megapixels. The Lumia 1020 also offers built-in optical image stabilisation, a 3x loss-less zoom for stills and 6x for movies, a 26mm fixed lens with fast f/2.2 aperture, and 1080p video at 30fps with stereo sound. Read our Nokia Lumia 1020 review to find out if it can replace a compact camera.

Nokia Lumia 1020 Camera Comparison: Nokia Lumia 1020 vs Galaxy S4, iPhone 5, Lumia 925, One

Phone Arena

Published: 27.07.2013

Camera Comparison: Nokia Lumia 1020 vs Galaxy S4, iPhone 5, Lumia 925, One

Ever since the announcement of the Nokia Lumia 1020, there's been little doubt that it'll be the smartphone to claim the prestigious title of “Best Cameraphone”. However, we can never be sure of something until we've seen it with our own eyes. That's why we're pitting the ambitious Lumia 1020 against the hottest smartphones out there. It's here that the 1020 has to face the Galaxy S4, iPhone 5, Lumia 925 and the One. Fearsome opponents, right? Well, if the Lumia 1020 is man enough, it'll surely be able to trump them with its chubby 41MP PureView camera. Let's hit those camera shutters and see what happens...

Trusted Reviews

Published: 17.09.2013

Nokia Lumia 1020

3.5

Nokia Lumia 1020 review - A Windows Phone 8 mobile a with a superb 41-megapixel camera and £600 price tag.

Nokia Lumia 1020 Nokia Lumia 1020 review: Photographers, meet your camera phone

CNET

Published: 07.03.2014

Nokia Lumia 1020 review: Photographers, meet your camera phone

4.0

With its 41-megapixel camera and creative photo controls, the slim-for-what-it-is Nokia Lumia 1020 will hook avid photographers.

Nokia Lumia 1020 Nokia Lumia 1020 review: View from the top

GSMArena.com

Published: 21.09.2013

Nokia Lumia 1020 review: View from the top

PureView is on its way down in history and while we loved the Nokia 808, it will be the Lumia 1020 that makes the name more than a footnote. With a modern...

Nokia Lumia 1020 Nokia Lumia 1020 review

The Verge

Published: 24.07.2013

Nokia Lumia 1020 review

4.1

The cameraphone to end all cameraphones

Nokia Lumia 1020 Camera shootout: Six enter, only one leaves

GSMArena.com

Camera shootout: Six enter, only one leaves

If you have been following us throughout the years, you probably know that cameraphone shootouts are somewhat of our specialty from back when there were...