Nokia Lumia 1020 3G Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
4.5", 1280 x 768
Main Camera
41 Megapixel
Operating System
Windows Phone OS 8
Storage
32 GB
RAM
2 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
Battery
2000 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Nokia Lumia 1020 3G
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 130.4 mm Worse than 54 % of phones rated.
Width 71.4 mm Better than 61 % of phones rated.
Depth 10.4 mm Worse than 52 % of phones rated.
Weight 158 g Worse than 62 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Yellow
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 0.72 W/kg (body), 0.82 W/kg (head)
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset / AV composite out - mini-phone 3.5mm

Design of Nokia Lumia 1020 3G has dimensions of 130.4 mm × 71.4 mm × 10.4 mm and weight of 158 g.

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DISPLAY Nokia Lumia 1020 3G
Display Type OLED display
Display Technology AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 4.5" Worse than 59 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1280 x 768 pixels Better than 63 % of phones rated.
Pixel Density 334 ppi Worse than 66 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)

The screen size reaches 4.5" inches. Smaller phone displays are not necessarily a disadvantage. They are easier to use with one hand. However, displays of these sizes don't provide the same experience when watching videos or playing games, so they're better suited for less demanding users. It means, if you're a basic user and you don't expect to use your phone for activities like watching videos or playing games on regular basis, this size is perfectly adequate. Owing to OLED technology, the display offers a true representation of colours, especially black. The resulting contrast is significantly higher and colours appear more vivid. OLED technology is now part of most smartphones, while LCD displays are becoming a thing of the past in mobile phones. OLED displays also have lower power consumption compared to LCD technology.

Display Resolution of Nokia Lumia 1020 3G is 1280 x 768 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. If you want a perfect picture, focus on pixel density in addition to resolution. This number indicates how sharp the image will be. Best phones today have a display fineness of 450 ppi or higher, but the today´s average is around 350-400 ppi. That should be enough for you to enjoy a fine and sharp image. This model has a pixel density of 334 ppi.

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PROCESSOR Nokia Lumia 1020 3G
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
Processor Number MSM8960
Clock Speed 1.5 GHz Better than 54 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty Dual-core Worse than 90 % of phones rated.

The processor type of the Nokia Lumia 1020 3G is Qualcomm Snapdragon S4. The number of processor cores is 2. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Nokia Lumia 1020 3G is provided with processor´s frequency of 1.5 GHz. Normally today you will find this value between 1.8 and 2.8 GHz, and the higher the number, the faster the response of the phone. The processor frequency will thus be one of the important parameters if you are looking for a phone capable of managing several requests at once without major problems.

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MEMORY Nokia Lumia 1020 3G
RAM 2 GB Better than 55 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 32 GB Better than 62 % of phones rated.

The phone is provided with an internal memory of 32 GB. Internal storage capacity is often a key parameter, as it determines how many files, photos, apps and more your phone can store. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Fortunately, manufacturers nowadays think of all users and therefore offer phone models with different memory sizes so that everyone can choose what suits them.

Operating memory significantly affects the performance of the entire phone. Nokia Lumia 1020 3G has an operating memory of 2 GB. Phones with less than 4 GB of RAM are better suited for undemanding users who use phone more for basic needs and some essential applications only. But if you are a heavy user, reach for at least 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which is the standard today, or 12 GB for the really demanding ones.

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CAMERA Nokia Lumia 1020 3G
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 41 Megapixel Better than 87 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/2.2 Worse than 73 % of phones rated.
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Better than 87 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) 26 mm
Digital Zoom 6x Better than 65 % of phones rated.
White Balance Automatic, presets
Light Source Xenon & LED flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Camera Features (Functions) Exposure compensation, Carl Zeiss optic, PureView technology, Nokia Smart Camera
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Nokia Lumia 1020 3G has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. A high resolution lens alone does not necessarily mean high quality photos. The main lens in this has a resolution of 41 Megapixel. However, if you are looking for perfect photos, in addition to resolution, don't forget to focus on at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size. Luminance is one of the main factors determining the quality of a photograph. Commonly today, this value ranges between F/1.8 and F/2.2. However, best photomobiles have an aperture of up to F/1.2. Value indicates how much light passes through the sensor and the lower it is, the better the quality of the photos. Main lens here is equipped with F/2.2.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 6x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. An undeniable advantage is the optical image stabilisation, which makes image significantly more stable without any loss in quality. Cheaper phone models are equipped with electronic stabilisation, which has a negative effect on the resulting image quality.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Nokia Lumia 1020 3G
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 2000 mAh Worse than 52 % of phones rated.
Wireless Charging Yes Better than 91 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 384 hours Better than 57 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 1146 minutes Better than 77 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (GSM): up to 1146 min
Standby: up to 384 hrs
Talk (WCDMA): up to 798 min
Playback (Music): up to 63 hrs
Playback (video): up to 6.8 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 6.7 hrs

The battery size of Nokia Lumia 1020 3G is 2000 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

Standby time is 384 hours. The value indicates how long your phone will last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. The battery life when making calls is, like standby time, a figure that tells us how long the phone will last on a single charge when making continuous calls. For the Nokia Lumia 1020 3G it is 1146 minutes. Many users will also welcome the wireless charging feature. Wireless charging keeps your phone from overheating and also protects the connector from wear and tear. On the other hand, it does cause some power loss.

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CELLULAR Nokia Lumia 1020 3G
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System Windows Phone OS 8
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS

Nokia Lumia 1020 3G supports 3G. 4G connectivity is still common today, although the latest phones already have 5G connectivity. 3G connectivity is now more of a thing of past and can only be found on older models. The phone's operating system is Windows Phone OS 8.

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COMMUNICATIONS Nokia Lumia 1020 3G
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, OPP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
WLAN Security WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services Google Talk, Windows Live Messenger (MSN Messenger), Yahoo! Messenger, Skype, Twitter IM, WhatsApp, SMS, MMS

The NFC function will please all fans of contactless mobile payments. In addition, you can also use function in the context of connectivity, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in restaurants. Bluetooth 3.0 makes it easy to connect your phone to other wireless devices such as headphones, speakers, TV or tablet and more.

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MEDIA Nokia Lumia 1020 3G
Supported Digital Audio Standards WMA, AAC, ASF, AMR, MP3, AAC-LC, AAC +, eAAC+, M4A, HE-AAC, WMA 10 Pro, WMA 9
Supported Digital Video Standards VC-1, AVC, AVI, MOV, MPEG-4, WMV, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V
FEATURES Nokia Lumia 1020 3G
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock with snooze, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features TTY compatible, DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), sharing media via DLNA, Screen capture, PureMotion HD+ display, Kid's Corner, Nokia Rich Recording technology
OTHERS Nokia Lumia 1020 3G
Included Accessories Data cable, headset, power adapter

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