Nokia Lumia 820

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8/10

480 x 800 display
Windows Phone
World Phone
Touchscreen
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Speakerphone
GPS
Memory slot
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Launched alongside one of the most exciting Windows Phone 8 devices ever, the Nokia Lumia 820 is not without features that make it stir up a little bit of excitement on its own. Catering to a discerning user who wants to have next-generation smartphone features but doesn’t need to be on the bleeding edge of mobile tech, it comes with a 4.3-inch 480x800 AMOLED touchscreen display, 1.5GHz dual-core S4 processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal memory, and the latest version of Microsoft’s software for mobile phones.

Being a Nokia, you can bet that the 820 carries some outstanding hardware features.These include an 8MP auto-focus camera with dual-LED flash and 4x digital zoom, a secondary camera for numerous applications, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, support for microUSB connectivity, and support for extra storage by way of microSD cards. The standard battery is rated for up to 55 hours of music playback and up to 8 hours of talk time in 3G. And in case you’re wondering, yes, it does indeed support 4G LTE. For something that weighs only 160 grams and measures 10mm thick, it has quite an impressive list of specs.

Also noteworthy is that Nokia has decided to bring back user-replaceable Xpress-On color covers, with one extra option: you can replace a normal back cover with one that charges wirelessly. That means you can charge your phone without having to plug into a wall outlet ever again. That's pretty next-generation don't you think? If you’re wondering whether this, along with the Nokia Lumia 920, is the best that the former mobile phone leader from Finland can do, don’t hold your breath. Because clearly, Nokia is just getting started.

Need to Know: Nokia Lumia 820

1. Comes with Windows Phone 8 Apollo, the latest version of Microsoft’s mobile phone software, pre-installed. (The Good)

2. Supports all modern mobile phone networking technologies and ships with a speedy dual-core processor to handle computing needs. (The Good)

3. Amount of internal storage is limited at 8GB. (The Bad)

4. Screen resolution is quite low and lacks support for 720p HD content. (The Bad)

Prices (Where To Buy)

Nokia Lumia 820 - 1GB - Yellow (Unlocked) Smartphone from eBay

•Condition: Used
•Availability: In Stock
•Contract: No
•Located In: Canada

$350.20

Lumia 820 - Matte Black Cell Phone Cell Phone - AT&T from AT&T

•Condition: Price w/ Plan New
•Availability: In Stock
•Contract: No

$0.01

Nokia Lumia 820 - 8GB - Black (AT&T) Brand New Condition from eBay

•Condition: New
•Availability: In Stock
•Carrier: AT&T
•Located In: USA

$229.99

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Latest Reviews

Best mid-range Windows Phone device currently available

Mihaita Bamburic from Beta News (about 1 month ago)

Nokia really improves the Windows Phone 8 experience with the Lumia lineup. The added apps bring real value to the mix, something that other manufacturers should pay attention to even in mid-range to low-end market. The Lumia 820 also never once felt underpowered or out of its element. I appreciate the... More

The price could act as a hindrance

Kunal Gangar from Tech Ticker (2 months ago)

7/10

Lumia 820 is priced around Rs. 25,0000 and it seems the price could act as a hindrance. For the same or slightly higher amount of cash, a user can walk away with a powerful Android device that can do and offer much more than Lumia 820. However, if we remove Android from the equation, Lumia 820 is a decently... More

Nokia's mid-range phone doesn't quite make the impact of its Lumia brothers

Andrew Williams from TrustedReviews (3 months ago)

7/10

The Nokia Lumia 820 is a solid phone, but doesn’t have any of the stand-out features of the fantastic value Nokia Lumia 620, or the Nokia Lumia 920, with its excellent camera. Its screen is also a disappointment, suffering from the oversaturated colours OLED screens are prone to, while falling way... More

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