• 6" (1920x1080) IPS LCD
  • 2GB
    Snapdragon 800 SoC
    16GB Storage
  • 20-MP 1 Rear Camera
  • 3400 mAh

The Nokia Lumia 1520 phone has a 6-inch (1920x1080) IPS LCD screen, a 20MP main camera and a 1.2MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 3400 mAh and the main processor is a Snapdragon 800 with 2 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductLumia 1520 (Launched 2013-10-01), Price: 449 USD
Display6" 1920x1080 IPS LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 20-MP (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 1.2-MP
Computing
  • Snapdragon 800 SoC
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB Storage
  • MicroSD (64GB max.)
Battery3400 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 209g (7.4oz), 162.8x85.4x8.7 mm (6.41 x 3.36 x 0.34 inches)
Price (Market)$449
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Display
TypeIPS LCD
Diagonal (inches)6"
Display/Body Ratio71.4%
Resolution1920x1080
Sharpness (PPI)367 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 2
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel20-MP
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Battery Capacity (mAh)3400 mAh
Talk Time27 hours
Music Playback Time124 hours
Computing
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 800
Processor ModelMSM8974
Processor # Cores4
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.2 GHz
RAM Options2GB
Internal Storage Options16GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size64GB
Operating System + VersionWindows 8.1
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT4 150 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USB
SAR EU Head0.64 W/Kg
SAR EU Body0.2 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • FM Radio
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • DIVX
  • XVID
  • WMV
  • H.264
  • H.263
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity

Lumia 1520 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Lumia 1520 was retailing at around $449 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. the Lumia 1520 is not water-resistant as we do not find an IP-Rating.
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No, the Lumia 1520 does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but things could be different in Asia. We mainly track USA data.
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No, the Lumia 1520 resolution of (1920x1080) is not defined as 4K.
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No, Lumia 1520 does not feature Wireless Charging.
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No, the Lumia 1520 does not support Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Lumia 1520 is a 4G-LTE handset that is rated 4G LTE cat4 (150 Mbps).
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No, the Lumia 1520 is not a 5G smartphone.
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No, the Lumia 1520 is not a USB-C device.
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No, the Lumia 1520's battery cannot be removed.

Nokia Lumia 1520 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

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