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Nokia Lumia 820#5272

Released: 2012

Nokia Lumia 820

Overall Score

28.5

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5272)28.5
Performance(#5748)47.6
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#2531)75.7
Battery(#7153)16.4
Build(#3939)15.0
Connectivity(#3440)54.8
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The Nokia Lumia 820 features a compact design with dimensions of 123.8 x 68.5 x 9.9 mm and weighs 160g, available in multiple colors.
  • Its 4.3-inch AMOLED display offers a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 217 ppi.
  • Performance is powered by a Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset, featuring a dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait CPU and 1GB of RAM, which handles basic tasks adequately.
  • The rear camera is an 8 MP unit capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, though it lacks optical image stabilization and a front-facing camera.
  • Battery capacity is 1650 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
  • The device runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8, which can be upgraded to version 8.1, offering a unique software experience.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC support.
  • The phone does not support 5G and uses a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer.
  • Notably, it lacks water resistance and stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack.
  • Overall, the Lumia 820 combines a solid build with functional performance and camera features for its time.

Specifications

General

Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size4.3"
TypeAMOLED
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 225
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesCarl Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash
Front CameraVGA
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity1650 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery (BP-5T)
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions123.8 x 68.5 x 9.9 mm, 83.5 cc (4.87 x 2.70 x 0.39 in)
Weight160 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Gray, Red, Yellow, White, Blue, Violet
Foldable✗
SAR1.37 W/kg (head)     0.71 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass