Testseek.com have collected 488 expert reviews of the Microsoft Lumia 1520 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Lumia 1520.
December 2013
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The editors liked
Eyepopping full HD screen
Powerful processor
Very good camera
Hardtobeat $100 oncontract cost
Excellent still image quality
Impressive specs for a Windows Phone
Long battery life
Outstanding HD display in the familiar Lumia design
The Lumia 1520 also features a winning 20 MP PureView camera
That makes it highly appealing to gamers
Movie watchers
Photographers and people who need to do work. The 2.2 GHz QuadCore CPU pushed the
Fast hardware
Good battery life
A huge screen
If that's what you want
When Windows Phone 8 makes good use of the large screen
It's very nice
1080p screen with great viewing angles
You'll never carry a pointandshoot again with the 20megapixel camera
Nokia's Lumia 1520 delivers a large
Glare-fighting screen
A fast processor
Plenty of storage
And a strong 20-megapixel camera for the same on-contract price as a smaller premium phone
Design is well done and construction is top notch. 1080p display is crisp and competitive. Windows native apps integrate well with the OS
Fantastic screen
Beautiful design
Incredible battery life
Screen is beautiful
Solid build quality
Speedy performance
Gorgeous
High quality 6 inch 1080p display
Fast performance
Excellent camera quality and functionality
Value added Nokia applications and services
Great sounding rear mono speaker
Reasonable price for the size
Amazing camera with a bunch of dedicated apps. Outstanding audio recording. Bright
Vivid screen makes for a nice outdoor viewing experience
High resolution screen
Sturdy build
Super battery life
Excellent shooter aided by compelling UI and apps
Nokia's signature apps
Best hardware you can find on Windows Phone
Outstanding battery life
Excellent display
Solid audio performance
Great build quality
Beautiful screen
Good camera
Unique design
Crisp screen
Smooth performance
Excellent camera
Performance
Size
Quality sturdy
Camera
Windows
Nokia's best effort has produced the best Windows Phone yet. Quality camera delivers fantastic shots in most conditions. Snapdragon 800 is powerful and uptodate
Complemented by a beautiful
Large 1080p display.
Vibrant display
Top-of-the-line hardware
Great imaging experience
Exceptional telephone acoustics
Good screen
Excellent build
Decent battery runtimes
Good camera featuring DNG format support
Extensive additional software
Very good localization
Microsoft Office
Micro SD slot
LTE cat. 4
Ac Wi-Fi
The editors didn't like
Unpolished features
Few Windows Phone apps designed for large displays
Virtually no Google app support
Wide handset
Underwhelming video recording
Hollow sounding speaker
AT&T debuts the Lumia 1520 with just 16 GB of internal storage and removes Qiwireless charging to make the device less spectacular. No stylus limits productivity and the sixinch display may be too much for some consumers
AT&T's shenanigans
Too big—way too big
Windows Phone is still a work in progress
And you'll have to be patient
Its size makes one-handed operation difficult
And call quality was muddier than on most Nokia phones. Limited voice dictation and voice assistance in the OS hobbles its usefulness as a phablet
Camera's rather slow. Comically huge. In the end
Just a big phone
Hard to hold with one hand
Limited app selection
This is a huge phone! Windows app store selection is getting better but still doesn't match Android and IOS selection
Third-party apps need some fostering
Not as mature as iOS and Android. Camera is good but 20 megapixel camera equally competes with iPhone and high end Androids
Too big for some hands/pockets
Windows Phone OS still lacks apps
Windows Phone doesn't take advantage of the big screen
No HD content from Xbox Video
Slow camera
Massive sized phone for no compelling reason
Poorly designed right buttons
Lack of support for Qi charging
Limited 12 GB available internal storage memory
Pricing and availability
AT&T yet again scores another exclusive and with that comes the inabil
Slightly bigger than other 6inch screen phablets. Polycarbonate body feels cheap. Design doesn't stand out. At all
App options still relatively low on WP as compared to iOS and Android
Lack of Google apps and a unified notification centre may sour the deal
Requires connivance with the devil to buy
Cumbersome hardware
Software doesn't take full advantage of large screen size
Windows Phone is coming due for a refresh
Still lacking some apps
Call quality poor at times
Windows Phone 8 can feel overbearing
App selection still lacking compared to iOS and Android
Can't replace battery
Can't remove back
Huge handset isn't for everyone. Windows Phone generally isn't optimized for the large display. No stylus support.
Big full HD IPS display, top notch specs, usual Lumia elegant and unique design
This is a huge phone! Windows app store selection is getting better but still doesn't match Android and IOS selection
The Nokia Lumia 1520 is a very likeable tablet-phone with an excellent display, a stylish design, great call quality and good speed. It has the latest generation hardware inside, making it the first Windows Phone that isn't a step behind flagship Andr...
Abstract: Cheap is the new expensive. Crazy to believe it, but it’s true as we uncover some of the recent devices to enter the market. For the longest of time now, high-end smartphones tend to fall within that golden price point of $200 with a 2-year contract. I...
Published: 2013-12-05, Author: Alex , review by: recombu.com
Fantastic screen, Beautiful design, Incredible battery life
Too big for some hands/pockets, Windows Phone OS still lacks apps
Before we gush anymore, the size will be the most prohibitive issue for some users, but then there are plenty of other handsets, including other Lumias, which can offer just as premium a user experience in a smaller, more universally manageable package.As...
Abstract: You’d think they would have a new offering to compete against other recent phablet releases this holiday season, but Korean based LG has yet to unveil one – surprising to say the least, especially when everyone has something on the table. Then again, i...
Abstract: If you haven’t noticed it yet, many of today’s “phablets” look eerily similar to their flagship brethren – almost to the teeth in some instances. Despite the similarities in design, these giant sized smartphones tend to get some additional love in the ...
Abstract: More than ever before, this year we saw an unprecedented amount of larger than life smartphones entering the space – commonly known to many of us as “phablets.” They’re gargantuan devices that might overpower those with small appetites, but they serve ...
Great build quality, Beautiful screen, Good battery life, Good camera
Still lacking some apps, Call quality poor at times
When I reviewed the iPhone 5s, I said that I think the device's full potential has yet to be realized, especially since it has a 64-bit processor and a new M7 co-processor. I very much feel the same way about the Lumia 1520....
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Published: 2013-11-25, Author: Andrew , review by: mobileburn.com
Abstract: Nokia Lumia 1520 Nokia, and Windows Phone in general, watched as the dominant trends of the smartphone industry by its devices. The race to introduce quad-core chipsets, 1080p HD resolutions, and gigantic scree...
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Published: 2013-11-23, Author: Peter , review by: arstechnica.com
Fast hardware, Good battery life, A huge screen, if that's what you want, When Windows Phone 8 makes good use of the large screen, it's very nice
