The Nokia Lumia 1520 was launched in November 2013. But it still does not lose its relevance. After all, Nokia or Microsoft have not yet released a smartphone for the Windows Phone operating system with such characteristics. What is the secret of his popularity? Why is the Lumia 1520 so praised by customer reviews? Read on and we will answer all these questions.
Package
Here's what is included in the standard set when buying:
- the smartphone itself;
- charger;
- user manual;
- usb-cable (like many Nokia phones, it is designed not only for data transfer, but also for charging);
- headset.
But the case for Lumia 1520 and other accessories will have to be purchased separately. Their assortment surprises with its variety, and thanks to a strong Bluetooth transmitter, wireless headphones, speakers, chargers and other devices work quickly and reliably.
Case and dimensions
Smartphone 1520 Lumia lookslarge, it is much larger than the iPhone 5 and even towers over the iPhone 6. With dimensions of 16.3 x 8.5, it will hardly fit in a jeans pocket. And even if so, then it will have to be strengthened by a seamstress, since the smartphone weighs 206 g. Even the Galaxy Note 4 is 30 g lighter and 1 cm shorter.
Visual comparison of different models of "Lumiy" is shown in the photo.
But with all this, the 1520 Lumia lies gracefully in the hand and does not feel like a “cobblestone”. It affects its thinness - only 8.7 mm and the smoothness of the case. The camera protrudes only slightly from the back.
The case is made of durable monolithic polycarbonate plastic. Corning Gorilla Glass 2 is Lumia 1520 glass. With such components, this smartphone should survive several drops. But sharp corners may chip during use.
The smartphone is available in 4 colors: matte white, black, yellow and glossy red.
On the side of the case there is a slot for a nanoSIM card, which is even smaller than a microSIM, next to it there is a slot for a microSD card, which will allow you to increase the memory capacity up to as much as 96 GB.
The headphone jack (standard 3.5mm) is on the top of the case, while the mini-USB is on the bottom. There, but on the bevelled edge, is the speaker. Thanks to this, even when the smartphone is placed on the back side, the sound is not muffled.
There is a slight rise between the case and the screen, andthe physical buttons almost merge with it. This reinforces the impression of rigor and solidity, but is not always user-friendly.
Screen
After the launch of Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and LG G4, it can be argued that smartphone manufacturers began to compete with each other not in processor power and camera pixels, but in screen sizes and their brightness.
It is important not only what tasks your device can perform, but also how much information it fits on the display and how it shows. After all, users are accustomed to watching movies in HD quality, comfortable browsing the Internet and dynamic games.
Nokia 1520 Lumia accepts the challenge and, with its dimensions, can claim the title of a phablet or a tablet phone (smarfton, similar in characteristics to a tablet). The model has a 6-inch capacitive IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Nokia's ClearBlack technology delivers vibrant blacks no matter the lighting conditions, and a super-sensitive sensor lets you operate your smartphone even when wearing gloves.
"Stuffing" Lumia 1520
The specifications of the smartphone are impressive: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core 2.2 GHz processor gives this monster the power it needs, and 2 GB of RAM ensures fast and stable operation of any application.
This model has 32 GB internal memory and supports memory cards up to 64 GB.
Interface
What operating system is the Lumia 1520 designed to work with? Windows Phone 8 showedyourself in all its glory on this powerful machine. If all previous attempts to use this interface on smartphones looked like pathetic copies of Android, then users really liked the innovative tile design of the OS in this model.
In addition to convenient applications, you can call the Cortana voice assistant, which can make calls, search the Internet and other functions. Such familiar services as DropBox, Pandora or social networks - Instagram, Tumblr and many others are also available to smartphone users. The list of applications is constantly updated.
Some inconveniences that plagued users, such as the need to open Settings to simply turn Wi-Fi on or off, have been fixed with the Windows 8.1 update. As it turned out later, this is not the limit of possibilities for the Lumia 1520. Windows 10 can be installed on this smartphone, although it is not on the official list of models that support the new operating system. The latter has caused confusion for many. After all, the 1520 Lumia more than meets the minimum requirements for RAM and disk space, and even an advanced developer, Microsoft Corporate Vice President Joe Belfiore, demonstrated the work of the new OS on this smartphone. The specialist himself, in response to these arguments, explained that not all models can be guaranteed stable operation of Windows 10, therefore, in order to avoid inconvenience, it is better not to rush to install it on your device until the company includes it in the Windows 10 compatible list.
How long does the battery last?
Nokia Lumia 1520's characteristics are such that it won't last long without a strong battery. With such a big and bright screen, a 3400mA battery is not an overkill, but a necessity. It charges slowly - about 15-20% per hour, while you should not expect that its work time is infinite. The smartphone will work quietly in normal mode during the day. But after that, it will have to be charged again. For example, in Flight mode, the battery weakened by 17% overnight. But while watching a 90-minute movie at 720 pixels (at maximum screen brightness), the battery remained at just under 84%.
Camera
Nokia Lumia 1520 is proud of its 20-megapixel sensor for amazingly clear and vibrant photos.
Shooting settings are much wider than most smartphones: ISO, shutter speed, white balance, exposure and others. But all of them can be turned off by switching to the "Auto" mode. Users claim that it also takes great shots.
In addition to autofocus, there is manual focus, which is especially convenient for macro photography. A shutter speed of up to 4 seconds allows you to take beautiful pictures of objects in the dark, such as cars on the road or the moon. But in order for the frame not to be blurred, it is best to work with a tripod.
An interesting feature is that the smartphone offers to save all pictures with two quality levels: 16 MP and 5 MP. The latter occupy a much smaller amount of memory, which is convenient for social networks andforwarding by mail, and it is their smartphone that will show you in the gallery. The former will only be available for viewing on a computer.
In addition, there is support for the RAW format, which Nokia calls DNG. It allows you to do what is called "digital negative" - completely uncompressed and unprocessed images that give the photographer maximum editing options. But keep in mind that it requires a lot of free memory to work with, so you will need to immediately get a 64 GB flash card. In Photo mode, you can use 2x zoom, and even more in Video mode – quadruple.
Also, the smartphone boasts 4 microphones on the back. They allow you to record the sound coming from the subject, avoiding the noise from the "cameraman".
How much does the Nokia Lumia 1520 cost?
The price of the device at the beginning of sales was about 30 thousand rubles. After 3 months, it dropped to 25 thousand rubles. But since almost 2 years have passed since then, today the price of Nokia Lumia 1520 is even lower. You will have to pay about 21-23 thousand rubles for a smartphone.
But finding it on sale may not be so easy, many large stores have sold out this model for a long time.
Customer feedback
The Lumia 1520 smartphone reviews are mostly positive. Many note that its size at first seems uncomfortable, but you quickly get used to it. Although still using the device with one hand is difficult, for example, answering a call while driving will be quite problematic. But thislack of all models of such dimensions. But the smartphone captivates with its sense of strength and reliability with a fairly small thickness.
Users praise the fast and smooth operation of applications. The pre-installed Microsoft Office package has made life much easier for many business people.
The tiled homepage lets you get all the information you need at a glance: call log, calendar, weather forecast and even a gallery of your photos, all without having to open separate apps. Of course, its contents can be customized.
Voice GPS is clear and loud, you can safely abandon all old devices with it.
The battery life is also good - it is enough for a day of active use.
Flaws of the model
The use of nanoSIM cards has been a source of criticism as it has made it difficult for users with old cards to switch to a new smartphone.
But what upsets customers the most is that not all of the apps they are used to on Android or iOS can be found on Windows Phone. Today, this shortcoming is almost eliminated. But if some applications are vital for you, then before buying, check if there are their analogues for this smartphone.
In isolated cases, users had problems either with the microphone, or with the battery, or with the screen, which itself “pressed” the buttons. But it cannot be said that these complaints are systemic in nature, and no one is immune from marriage in the party.
More often causespuzzling use of Gorilla Glass version 2, which is less resistant to damage than version 3 already available at the time of the model's release.
Summing up
Smartphone Nokia Lumia 1520 has taken its niche in the market. Its buyers are people who are willing to sacrifice a little the convenience of carrying the device, instead of carrying both a phone and a tablet. And it turned out that this is a fairly large category of users.
Excellent performance, a camera that will successfully replace a digital camera, a user-friendly interface to which useful updates are regularly released - the Nokia 1520 has much to offer even the most demanding user. And all this at a reasonable price. Therefore, she does not lose the love of her current owners and even finds new fans.
