Name: Lumia 820
Brand: Nokia
SKU: 28361
Rating: 4.2 (36 reviews)

4.0

based on all reviews

everything is still fine and easy to read
it feels very well in the hand
Lumia 820 does feel very solid and well-built

Nokia needs to regain its lost positions
it is not my everyday phone
the microphone could have been a bit more sensitive in louder surroundings

Primary sensor resolution: 8 Mpx
Screen size: 4.3 in
Resolution: 800, 480 px
Technology: AMOLED
Pixel density: 217 ppi
Battery capacity: 1650 mAh
Cpu cores: Dual-core
Primary resolution: 0.3 Mpx

Nokia Lumia 820 - Pros & Cons

everything is still fine and easy to read
it feels very well in the hand
Lumia 820 does feel very solid and well-built
intuitive
smooth operation and numerous Nokia apps
Apps are opened quickly and use is always smooth
the displayed content remained easily readable even outdoors
timeless design meets a decent camera and numerous proprietary apps
viewing angles remain stable from every position
components provide an appealing application performance alongside acceptable power consumption
The handling is intuitive and the functions are available to the same extent as
good build and rigid casing are compelling
a good temperature management is essential for pleasant handling
very well-developed apps that worked reliably in the practical tests
sturdy as well as colorful
first impressions are quite good
4G LTE support beautifully to provide ultra-smooth performance
new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
pictures clicked from this smartphone are crisp and sharp
the device performs well and is a quite an interesting mid-range offering
The videos clicked through this smartphone are decent
Nokia Drive provides superb voice navigation
a good performance and offers a decent battery backup
The customizable tiles look good and are easy to get accustomed to
Windows Phone 8 operating system is intuitive to use
simple and functional UI
stunning optics and low light performance
feels incredibly solid and is pleasing to hold and to touch
wireless charging is very convenient
both affordable and offers some distinct advantages over other Windows Phone 8 devices
The weight and overall size is good for me
Touch and responsiveness is very good across its totally flat screen
feels incredibly solid and well made
It works fairly well
good all the same and colours actually look more accurate
The 820 really does feel great in the hand and it looks good
Connectivity options on the handset are strong
Video playback is also pretty good on the 820
Lumia 820 serves up a pretty decent plate of specs
smooth and unhindered
the performance of the device was exemplary
Navigation was smooth and fast

Nokia needs to regain its lost positions
it is not my everyday phone
the microphone could have been a bit more sensitive in louder surroundings
the brightness could be a bit higher for outdoor use
sound reproduction is extremely tinny particularly in higher volumes
the charger is excluded and is only protected for 6 months
Benchmark v2 is currently not available for Windows Phone 8
there s bound to be some bad information floating around
massive 920 and charging a few more dollars
No more group shots spoiled by one person blinking at the wrong moment
it was chunky
but also really heavy
the lack of apps for the operating system
Gorilla Glass helps ward off scratches and breaks
to bend the plastic back quite a bit to pop it off entirely
perform well in low-light settings
Brick-like design is uninspired
the native player does not support MKV files
lags while multi-tasking on this smartphone
Lumia 820 is not offering the best display at this price range
There are no keys on the left panel of the smartphone
battery to insert the Micro-SIM card and a microSD card
No device has all the features possible
the glass is not as good as Gorilla Glass
fan and will not go back to Iphone or Android
unibody and had a microSD slot and a swappable battery
produces very deep blacks and highly saturated colours
little flat and slightly tinny
indoor photo looks dark and has the same green overtones
uncharacteristically very slow speeds
steep price brings its shortcomings into stark focus
the microSD slot is located under the battery
The back panel is difficult to pry off
820 struggled to capture anything other than bright light sources
8GB of storage is pretty miserly
it s a pretty unremarkable device to look at

Nokia Lumia 820 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	4.3 in Best: Asus FonePad 8 Screen size: 8 in
Battery capacity	1650 mAh Best: Doogee BL12000 Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
Pixel density	217 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

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Nokia Lumia 820 - 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	1 GB

Primary sensor size	1/3.2"
Primary sensor resolution	8.0 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
Autofocus	yes
Digital zoom	yes
Geo-tagging	yes
LED Flash	yes
Touch focus	yes

Internal storage	8 GB
Memory card reader	yes
Maximum card storage	64GB
Types of memory card supported	microSD

Height	4.87 in
Width	2.7 in
Depth	0.39 in
Weight	5.64 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	800 MHz 900 MHz 1800 MHz 2100 MHz 2600 MHz

Screen size	4.3 in
Touchscreen	yes
Number of colors	16.7M
Panel type	OLED
Resolution	800 x 480 px
Technology	AMOLED
Pixel density	217.0 ppi
Dual screen support	no
Scratch resistant display	no
HDR	no
Multi touch	yes

Primary resolution	0.3 Mpx

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

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

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

Replaceable battery	yes
Battery type	Lithium ion
Battery capacity	1650.0 mAh
Standby time	330.0 h
Talk time	14.0 h
Fast charging	no
Wireless charging	yes
Wireless charging standard	QI

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Nokia Lumia 820 Nokia - Editorial Reviews (9)

3.7

Based on 9 reviews

Phone Arena

Published: 13.11.2012

Nokia Lumia 820 Review

4.0

We're quite excited to be reviewing the Nokia Lumia 820 – the mid-range model in the manufacturer's starting WP8 line-up. Almost as important as its beefier sibling, the Lumia 920, the 820 can give us a relatively good idea of where Nokia is going nowadays...

Nokia Lumia 820 Review Nokia Lumia 820 Smartphone

Notebookcheck

Published: 20.01.2013

Review Nokia Lumia 820 Smartphone

4.3

In-depth review of the Nokia 820 (Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960, , 4.3", Qualcomm Adreno 225, 0.159 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks and ratings

The Verge

Published: 13.11.2012

Nokia Lumia 820 review

3.4

Will Nokia's latest Windows Phone 8 entry capture the hearts of the masses?

Nokia Lumia 820 Nokia Lumia 820 review: Backup squad

GSMArena.com

Published: 22.11.2012

Nokia Lumia 820 review: Backup squad

Back up against the wall, Nokia looks to the launch of the first Windows Phone 8 smartphones as a make or break moment. It’s not essential for the Lumia...

Neowin

Published: 18.02.2013

Review: Nokia Lumia 820

Nokia's Lumia 820 has been somewhat overshadowed by its bigger brother. But with its exchangeable covers, microSD support, removable battery and AMOLED screen, could the 820 actually be a better buy?

Nokia Lumia 820 Nokia Lumia 820 Windows Phone Review

Windows Central

Published: 05.12.2012

Nokia Lumia 820 Windows Phone Review

Windows Phone Central's review of Nokia's mid-range Windows Phone 8 device (Non-branded)

TechRadar

Published: 22.04.2013

Nokia Lumia 820 review

4.0

The baby brother steps up

Nokia Lumia 820 A high-end Windows Phone steal, with flaws

CNET

Published: 03.04.2013

A high-end Windows Phone steal, with flaws

Despite some drawbacks, AT&T's Nokia Lumia 820 offers Windows phone 8, 4G LTE, for just $50 on contract.

WIRED

Published: 18.12.2012

Review: Nokia Lumia 820

3.0

Nokia's Lumia 820 isn't a flagship phone, and it's not here to impress veteran smartphone users. But with an on-contract price of just $50, the Windows Phone 8 device is a bargain.