Nokia Lumia 1520

Released 2013, November
209g, 8.7mm thickness
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, up to Windows 10
16GB/32GB storage, microSDXC
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6.0"
1080x1920 pixels
20MP
2160p
2GB RAM
Snapdragon 800
3400mAh
Li-Ion

RM-937 - global version
RM-938 - US version
RM-939 - WCDMA HSPA+ version
RM-940 - AT&T version

Network	Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE
	2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
	3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - RM-937, RM-939, RM-940
		HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - RM-938
	4G bands	1, 3, 7, 8, 20 - RM-937
		2, 4, 5, 7, 17 - RM-938, RM-940
	Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch	Announced	2013, October. Released 2013, November
Launch	Status	Discontinued

Body	Dimensions	162.8 x 85.4 x 8.7 mm, 120.3 cc (6.41 x 3.36 x 0.34 in)
	Weight	209 g (7.37 oz)
	SIM	Nano-SIM

Display	Type	IPS LCD
	Size	6.0 inches, 99.2 cm² (~71.4% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
	Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 2
		ClearBlack display

Platform	OS	Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to Windows 10
	Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
	CPU	Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
	GPU	Adreno 330

Memory	Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
	Internal	16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
		eMMC 4.5

Main Camera	Single	20 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.5", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
	Features	Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash, panorama
	Video	4K@30fps (after WP8 Denim update), 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.

Selfie camera	Single	1.2 MP, f/2.4
	Video	720p@30fps

Sound	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes

Comms	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
	Bluetooth	4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
	NFC	Yes
	Radio	FM radio
	USB	microUSB 2.0

Features	Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, sensor core

Battery	Type	Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable (BV-4BW)
	Charging	Qi wireless charging
	Stand-by	Up to 768 h (2G) / Up to 768 h (3G)
	Talk time	Up to 27 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 25 h (3G)
	Music play	Up to 124 h

Misc	Colors	Yellow, white, black, red, green (AT&T)
	SAR EU	0.64 W/kg (head) 0.20 W/kg (body)
	Price	About 350 EUR

Tests	Display	Contrast ratio: 1207:1 (nominal) / 1.813:1 (sunlight)
	Camera	Photo / Video
	Loudspeaker	Voice 73dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 74dB
	Audio quality	Noise -89.3dB / Crosstalk -89.4dB
	Battery life	Endurance rating 107h

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Nokia Lumia 1520 - user opinions and reviews

KT
Emn
24 Dec 2021

I got the same email from AT&T about the 3G, but my 1520 runs 4G so don't worry about replacing the phone because they think it only runs on 3g. As long as 4G is available, you're good.

Vijay
5KC
23 Nov 2021

Guys still you can update to windows 10 mobile via offline method using pc .youtube tutorials available search it .camera is still fables. you cant compare to lumia with 108mp modern days camera mobiles .its beast

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10 Oct 2021

Look for a Microsoft 950XL to replace your 1520. It's on at&t's list of phones that will still work in 2022. They say they're doing away with 3g but they're doing a lot more they're only allowing 4g LTE with HD voice. So...