Nokia Lumia 1020 Review – Best Windows Phone

Overview: 

Window 8 Smartphone Nokia Lumia 1020 has been announced at July 11, 2013 and opens for preorder from 16 July 2013 through online order. One trusted sources revealed that Lumia 1020 has been becoming available online and in store from July 26, 2013 throughout the world. It is world’s first Smartphone with high megapixel (41 Megapixel) camera and 1080P/30 fps HD videos. It is all about Camera with high megapixel. You will not get this unbelievable feature on other Smartphone like HTC and Galaxy S4.  Even Samsung Galaxy S4 has contained with 13-megapixel camera and forthcoming Galaxy series S5 will upgrade with 16-megapixel camera.  It is one of the best windows phone compare with previous version of Nokia Lumia 920, 925, 928 and Lumia 820. Nokia Lumia 1020 includes 2GB RAM and up to 32 GB internal storage, complemented with 7GB SkyDrive cloud storage. The processor of Nokia Lumia 1020 is 1.5 GHz (dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor). Though, upcoming Galaxy S5 will contain with up to 64 GB removable storage. There is no expandable or extendable memory in Lumia 1020. It has contained with longer battery life and used 2000 mAh battery. However, it is 600mAh less than Galaxy S4       (2600 mAh) and Galaxy S5 will contain 4000 mAh or 3100 mAh. 

The market price of latest version of windows 8 Phone Lumia 1020 starts from $300 (approximately) and more. It is comparatively standard prices. It is fairly thinner than pervious version Nokia Lumia 920. Nokia Lumia 1020 available design with the matte white, black, or yellow and larger, shooter round modules. You will feel completely deferent and feel proud to use this superior handset. It is ultrasensitive touch-screen Windows 8 phone and Gorilla Glass 3. 

Design and specs of Lumia 1020:

It is a great concern for debate that what will be uses for Nokia Lumia 1020 – whether metal or polycarbonate? One anonymous source reveled that Nokia Lumia will cover with metal but another source exposed their report that it will cover with high-quality poly-carbonate  If it uses metal cover, then it will be the milestone. Because of forthcoming Galaxy S5 designed with metal (exterior design- water and dust-proof).  

Display Size (HxWxD) of Lumia 1020:

The display size (height-H X width-W xD-dimension) is 130.3X70.8x10.7mm. It is similar with Nokia Lumia 920 and smaller than Galaxy S4 (136.6 x 69.8 x 6.9mm) & forthcoming Galaxy S5 (136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9mm), Blackberry Z10 (130 X 65.6 X 9 mm), ATIV S (137.2 X 70.5 X 8.7 mm), Windows 8x (132.4 X 66.2 X 10.1 mm) and bigger than iPhone 6 (123.8 X 58.6 X 7.6 mm).

Camera – 41 Megapixel with ultra-large sensor:

Nokia Lumia 1020 is all about high megapixel (Carl Zeiss lens, xenon flash and LED light) camera with ultra-large sensor and PureView image-processing software. 41-megapixel rear camera (backside round shooter module) and 1.2-megapixel front facing camera. It has contained with larger shooter captures 1080P HD video and high resolution zoom (3x), autofocus and dual flash system. It can be the key features to purchase this Nokia Lumia 1020. 

Nokia Lumia 1020 is high megapixel (41MP) camera ever in Smartphone’s history. It has 41-megapixel rear camera and 1.2-megapixel front facing-camera. It is significantly positive improvement than other Smartphone like Galaxy S4 (13 Mp rear/ 2 MP front) & forthcoming Galaxy S5 (16 Mp rear / 2.5 Mp front), Blackberry Z10 (8 MP rear / 2 MP front), ATIV S (8 MP rear / 1.9 Mp front), Windows 8x (8 MP rear / 2.1 MP front), iPhone 5 (8 MP rear / 0.9 MP front) and Nokia Lumia 920 (8.7 MP rear / 1.3 MP front) camera. 

Internal Software of Nokia Lumia 2010: 

Nokia Lumia 1020 has contained with Qualcomm's dual-core Snapdragon S4 sitting inside the thin chassis. Mainly duel-cores can present a strong balance between battery drain and power. It has 2 GB RAM and fastest processor. on the other hand, approaching Samsung Galaxy S5 will enclose with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM. Galaxy S5 will be best ever processor compare with Lumia 2010. It uses a uni-body piece molded chassis from first-class polycarbonate. It is efficiently rounded edges and a little curved back, making it easy to hold.

Display of Nokia Lumia 1020:

Nokia Lumia 1020 is slightly small screen compare with other Smartphone like Samsung Galaxy s4, HTC One and Sony Xperia Z. it uses 4.5 inch AMOLED PureMotion HD+ display and comprises a 1280x768 pixel HD display. It has 16:9 aspect ratios. Smartphone lovers expecting larger and high HD display like forthcoming Galaxy S5 (5 inches). Even though, Nokia Lumia is the best Smartphone with extraordinary HD display.

The display of Nokia Lumia 1020 is 4.5 in / 114.3 mm. which is similar to Nokia Lumia 920. It is slightly bigger than Blackberry Z10 (4.2in /106.7 mm), Windows 8x (4.3in / 109.2 mm) and iPhone (4in /101.6 mm) and smaller than Galaxy S4 (5in/127 mm), forthcoming Galaxy S5 (5 in / 127 mm) and ATIV S (4.8in /121.9 mm).

Battery power of Lumia 1020:

Nokia Lumia 1020 comes with 2000mAh battery and battery life is little bit lower than other Smartphone like Galaxy S4 (2600 mAh), Galaxy SIII (2100mAh), forthcoming Galaxy S5 (3100mAh), ATIV S (2300 mAh) and iPhone 5. It haxs 30 % (600 mAh) lower battery capacity compare with Galaxy S4 and 15 % (300 mAh) lower than ATIV S. However, it has 200 mAh higher battery capacities than Windows 8x and Blackberry Z10. It has used similar capacity battery with Nokia Lumia 920 (2000mAh).

OS (Operating System):

Nokia Lumia 1020 is Windows 8 phone like Lumia 920. There are other similar Windows OS phones: Windows 8X and ATIV S. However, iPhone 5 uses ios 6 operating system; earlier series of Galaxy S4 & forthcoming Galaxy S5 uses Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS, and Blackberry Z10 uses Blackberry 10 operating system. 

Processor uses on Lumia 1020:

Nokia Lumia uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon 800 processor and 1.5 GHz dual-core. It is similar to Nokia Lumia 920, Blackberry Z10, ATIV S and Windows 8x. On the other hand, Galaxy S4 uses 1.9 GHz dual-core processor and forthcoming Galaxy S5 will use 2GHz dual-core processor. The iPhone 5 use A6 processor.

Internal Storage of Nokia Lumia 1020:

There is 32 GB internal storage with Nokia Lumia 1020; which is similar to Nokia Lumia 920.  The internal storage of Lumia 1020 is little bit lesser than Galaxy S4 (16 / 32/ 64 GB), forthcoming Galaxy S5 (up to 64 GB) and iPhone 5 (16/32/64 GB). It is better than Blackberry Z10 (16 GB), ATIV S (16 / 32 GB) and Windows 8x (16 GB) internal storage.

Prices of Lumia 1020:

The purpose price of Nokia Lumia 1020 is $300. It is $200 bigger deal compare with earlier version Lumia 920 ($99.99). It is comparatively expensive than iPhone 6 ($199), Galaxy S4 & forthcoming Galaxy S5 ($199), Windows 8x (199.99) and Blackberry Z10 ($150). Although, it has astonishing features and stimulate to buy it. 

Weight of Lumia 1020:

The weight of Lumia 1020 is slightly thinner than Nokia Lumia 920 (185 gm). Though, It is bigger than Galaxy S4 (130g) & forthcoming Galaxy S5 (130 g); iphone (112 g), Blackberry Z10 (137.5 g); ATIV S (135 g) and Windows 8x (130 g).

Expectation with Nokia Lumia 1020:

You can more expect from Nokia Lumia 1020. Because of it has decorated with enormous features and smarter than what do you think about it. Once you hold on your hands, you will feel better than other Smartphone. The most attractive features are high resolution camera with screen-touch windows 8. You can customize your imagination with your fingernail or gloved hand. While, there are linger some critics over this Smartphone. You find out actual features after using this phone.  

Features of Nokia Lumia 1020 :

Manufacturer	Nokia, Finland
Series:	Nokia Lumia
Model:	1.5 GHz GPU  dua- core Snapdragon 800, LTE)
Compatible Networks:	2G, 3G, 4G and  LTE Wireless Networks
First release:	11th July 2013
Type:	Touch-screen and Smartphone
Form Factors	Slate
Dimensions	10.7 mm D
Weight	175 g
Operating System	Windows 8
SoC	Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 800 runs even faster at 1.5 GHz
CPU	1.5 GHz quad-core
Memory	2GB RAM, 32 GB ROM
Internal Storage	32GB
Removable Storage	None
Battery	2000 mAh Li-ion
Display	4.5 in (114.3 mm) , Super AMOLED with high-quality polycarbonate
Rear Camera	41-megapixels with LED flash, 1080 display resolution Full HD Video Recording @ 30fps ultra-large sensor, White balance presets, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Scenes, Effects, Self-timer, Voice activation
Front camera	2.5 MP 1080p /30fps HD Video Recording
Connectivity	Includes 3G, 4G LTE Wireless, Wi-Fi

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