When comparing Samsung Ativ SE vs Nokia Lumia 1520, the Slant community recommends Nokia Lumia 1520 for most people. In the question“What are the best Windows phones?” Nokia Lumia 1520 is ranked 3rd while Samsung Ativ SE is ranked 6th. The most important reason people chose Nokia Lumia 1520 is:
Windows Phones with less powerful dual core processors run consistently and quickly because of the excellent software optimization of Windows Phone. As a result the 1520 with the first quad-core processor for Windows Phone runs just as smoothly but quicker.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Quad-core 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
Pro 5–inch 1080 x 1920 Full HD AMOLED display
First hand impressions of the Ativ SE's display are unavailable at this point in time. But the Ativ SE has all the specifications to be a fantastic display. The PPI is an excellent 441 pixels per inch and the display is protected by Gorilla Glass 3.
Pro 16GB of internal storage and MicroSD card expansion
Pro 2,600 mAh removable battery
Pro 13 MP camera
The Ativ SE shares the same camera as the Galaxy S4 which was highly regarded as a fantastic camera at its release last year. Although one unfortunate thing is Samsung left out is a dedicated camera button that almost all other Windows Phones include.
Pro Quick and consistent performance
Windows Phones with less powerful dual core processors run consistently and quickly because of the excellent software optimization of Windows Phone. As a result the 1520 with the first quad-core processor for Windows Phone runs just as smoothly but quicker.
Pro Excellent 6" 1080p display
The 1520's display is pretty close to perfection. The screen is 1080p with a dense PPI of 367. Colors are bright and vibrant. The display is super sensitive and can be used with gloves. The viewing angles are fantastic and the whites are truly white. The colors (temperature and saturation) can even be adjusted in Nokia's color profile application. The display is also protected by Gorilla Glass 2. Lastly Nokia's ClearBlack technology allows for better outdoor readability with built-in polarization filters.
Pro Excellent 20 MP PureView camera with f/2.4 aperture
The camera on the 1520 is fantastic even if it is a little bit overshadowed by the 41 megapixel camera on the 1020. The camera uses Carl Zeiss optics and has OIS (optical image stabilization) for photos in low light conditions and minimal vibration during videos. Image capture responsiveness is somewhat slow but the overall image quality is excellent. Nokia's camera apps also offer powerful levels of manual control and even RAW support.
Pro Good battery
The massive size of the Lumia 1520 allows for a massive, 3400 mAh battery. As a result the 1520 easily makes it through the day but because of it's powerful specifications any more would be difficult. Unfortunately though the battery is non-removable.
Pro MicroSD card support
The 1520 comes with either 16 or 32GB of internal storage but also for MicroSD card support. With the upcoming Windows Phone 8.1 update applications will also be able to be installed on the MicroSD card.
Pro Wireless charging
The 1520 supports wireless charging with the optional accessory cover.
Cons
Con Might be too big for some
At 162.8 x 85.4 x 8.7 mm the phone may be too big for some.