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August 2013
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The editors liked
The image quality is of a higher order than any other smartphone camera. We shot a fixed subject with an Android
IPhone 5 and the Nokia
Tripod mounted
And the difference in detail resolution
Even comparing the Nokia's scaled down image
Is astonishing
Great camera
Slim design
Good battery life
The Nokia Lumia 1020 smartphone's camera captures extremely high-resolution images with fine detail
And puts creative controls at your fingertips
Truly outstanding camera
Excellent build quality & display
Reasonable battery life
The 41megapixel camera is the best out of all smartphones
Nokia Camera app is pretty good
Windows Phone 8 runs smoothly on the phone
Great design and matt finish makes it feel excellent in the hands
Decent battery life
Solid phone and mobile broadband performance
One of the best smartphone cameras ever created
Manual control in a phone camera = awesome
The editors didn't like
The lack of apps for the Windows 8 system
Windows Phone 8 app ecosystem
No expandable memory
$299 is a little pricey
A niche device
The Lumia 1020 is $100 pricier than most high-end smartphones. The lens makes it a little bulky. Multiple camera apps are confusing. It lacks manual f-stop control and presets for common shooting scenarios
Thick and bulky
Limited third-party app ecosystem
Camera app can be a little slow
Bulky
And has huge bump at the back that isn't aesthetically pleasing
Windows Phone 8 lacks photography apps to take advantage of camera
No expandable memory and no Qi wireless charging support
No expandable storage
Macro support on the camera is practically non-existent
Published: 2013-09-20, Author: Andrew , review by: theregister.co.uk
Abstract: Nokia's marketing department is comparing its new imaging champ, the Lumia 1020 smartphone, to digital SLR cameras. That's just silly. But what the Lumia 1020 can lay claim to is that it takes the best photos of any current modern smartphone – by a clea...
Strong camera and features; Bright, colourful screen; Neat and colourful design
Auto mode not as strong as we’d hoped; Pauses between shots; Lack of decent apps
Nokia’s Lumia 1020 is a much-improved version of the 808 Pureview, featuring a surprisingly slender body (even if it’s still a little chunky) and strong 41-megapixel snapper. Only the slightly dark auto mode and long processing times detract from a highly...
The best camera seen on any smartphone, Nokia apps are great, decent build quality, great screen and performance
Is still heavier than most smartphones, cost will put businesses off mass rollouts
The Nokia Lumia 1020 is the best camera-phone ever made, offering better imaging quality than most dedicated sub-£300 handheld cameras. However at £550 SIM-free, the improved camera functionality comes with a serious price tag....
Excellent camera in most respects, Punchy, colourful screen, Excellent build quality
Camera processing is sluggish, Camera lens housing causes handling issues, Not much more powerful than entry-level phones, Windows apps/games selection is poor
Nokia Lumia 1020 – Call Quality The Nokia Lumia 1020 offers good call quality. Its call speaker offers excellent clarity, with none of the muffled quality you can get in some phones that neglect call quality over flashier features. Earpiece speaker volume...
Best camera in a phone, ever, Keeps a sleek design, Features some great specs, Fantastic battery life, Accessories are great, Windows Phone 8 is as quick and responsive as ever, Great connectivity options, Nokia's updates and support are much welcomed
A little awkward in shape, The camera lens assembly is rather large, The Windows Store is still lacking a lot of apps, Internet Explorer is clunky compared to browsers like Safari and Chrome, Pro Cam app is too slow to capture immediate action, DESIGN/FIR
I found the Lumia 1020 to be a thoroughly good phone. The Windows Phone OS is great to use, battery life is fantastic and it really is a great-looking device for something with a 41MP sensor inside of it. The camera itself it simply the best I have ever u...
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Published: 2013-09-12, Author: Dave , review by: wired.co.uk
Outstanding camera, fine build quality, decent processor
Windows Marketplace still a bit lean compared to rivals, no expandable memory
The Nokia Lumia 1020 is a high-powered, very capable smartphone with an outstanding camera. No, it doesn't have the app versatility of Google or Apple, but there is plenty in the Marketplace to keep most of us satisfied, though more camera-centric apps,...
Abstract: iPhone 5 vs Lumia 1020: review The Lumia 1020 from Nokia is the latest Windows Phone 8 handset. It has a 41Mp camera that delivers amazing shots. But can the best of Windows Phone beat the best Apple smartphone? Read our iPhone 5 vs Lumia 1020 smartpho...
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Published: 2013-08-05, Author: Matt , review by: macworld.co.uk
Overall we have to opt for the iPhone 5. The best Apple phone has to be better than the best Windows Phone, and we're not even sure that is what the Lumia 1020 is. But if you are looking for a great camera phone, the Lumia 1020 is a good buy.The Compl...
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Published: 2013-08-02, Author: Mark , review by: stuff.tv
Ultra high-res photos, Proper flash and manual camera features, Very capable Windows smartphone
Heavy and slippery, WP8 still lacks some key camera apps, Pricey
Smartphones might already have replaced standalone cameras for many but, lacking flashes and zooms, they could never quite finish the job. The Nokia Lumia 1020 has just about polished it off. With its mind-blowing resolution, beautiful image quality, gre...
