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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.
Great 1080p display, Fine camera, Solid build quality, Surprisingly slim
Arguably too big, WP8 feels unoptimised, Lack of apps, Lack of video store
Best phone deals Save up to 40% on your mobile phone contract The Nokia Lumia 1520 is an absolute beast of a phone that we suspect only the large-handed and generous pocketed will be able to live with day to day. Those who accept the challenge will find ...
Nokia's Lumia 1520 delivers a large, glarefighting screen, a fast processor, plenty of storage, and a strong 20megapixel camera for the same oncontract price as a smaller premium phone.
Its size makes onehanded 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
Though it lacks some features found in its big phone rivals, the Nokia Lumia 1520 is a great buy for Windows Phone fans seeking a supersize smartphone with premium hardware....
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Published: 2013-10-28, Author: Chris , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: Last week, Nokia unveiled a pair of Windows Phone phablet devices — the Lumia 1520 and Lumia 1320. We got to have a play around with both devices at Nokia World 2013 in Abu Dhabi (you can check out all the major announcements from the event over at our li...
Large, excellent display, PureView camera performs well, Very good build quality
Extremely large, awkward to hold, Camera can be sluggish, Windows Phone UI needs work
Nokia's Lumia 1520 has a huge 6in display and also includes an excellent 20-megapixel PureView camera. If you can handle its gargantuan, awkward size, it combines a great screen with continually developing software, though there's still plenty of room for...
Fast processor, Fast web experience, Excellent display, Great build quality with thin chassis, Capable camera, Good battery life
Too big, App store pricey with older content compared to rivals, No notifications centre, No quick settings
I recognise that here, as well as elsewhere, I've been quite critical of Nokia's Lumia handsets, but to clarify as I did at the beginning of this review, that's actually in no small part because I genuinely do appreciate the company's excellent design c...
Excellent still image quality Impressive specs for a Windows Phone Long battery life
Underwhelming video recording Hollow sounding speaker
For those who are contemplating on picking this up without a contract, you will be looking around the £400 – £500 price point still seems pretty good in comparison to other phablets – though, there's no arguing that its on-contract cost absolutely gives ...
Despite my initial reservations, I did bond with the Lumia 1520, but eventually had to reduce it to strictly stay-at-home activities and instead use something that fit in my jacket pocket without peaking out over top. Phablets are built to appeal to peopl...
Published: 2014-08-07, Author: Woldemar , review by: wovow.org
If you're thinking about getting a tabletófono definitely the LenovoVibe Z2 Pro and Nokia Lumia 1520 are a good choice. The Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro has an advantage in certain sections such as the processor because it is newer. Its strong point is the QHD scre...
Abstract: The Nokia Lumia Windows Phone 8 is a beast of a device with a 6" 1920 x 1080 display a 20MP PureView camera, a 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 CPU; 2GB RAM; 16/32GB storage (microSD expansion up to 64GB), NFC and 802.11n Wi-Fi; plus a 3,200 mAh battery – now draw b...
