When comparing Nokia Lumia 1020 vs Nokia Lumia 1320, the Slant community recommends Nokia Lumia 1020 for most people. In the question“What are the best Windows phones?” Nokia Lumia 1020 is ranked 2nd while Nokia Lumia 1320 is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose Nokia Lumia 1020 is:
The 1020 offers a powerful 41 megapixel camera that for some maybe a point and shoot replacement. The camera offers powerful OIS (optical image stabilization) to allow for slower shutter speeds in low light conditions and smooth video. The camera has no optical zoom but with 41 megapixels and oversampling software, software zooming is much improved. Nokia also offers powerful manual controls and other camera applications to take advantage of the camera. One disadvantage of the 41 megapixels is the shot to shot time. In normal camera operation without burst mode the camera takes its time to save the image before you can take the next shot.
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Pros
Pro Amazing camera
The 1020 offers a powerful 41 megapixel camera that for some maybe a point and shoot replacement. The camera offers powerful OIS (optical image stabilization) to allow for slower shutter speeds in low light conditions and smooth video. The camera has no optical zoom but with 41 megapixels and oversampling software, software zooming is much improved. Nokia also offers powerful manual controls and other camera applications to take advantage of the camera. One disadvantage of the 41 megapixels is the shot to shot time. In normal camera operation without burst mode the camera takes its time to save the image before you can take the next shot.
Pro Solid build quality
Although it is made out of plastic, the plastic is a high quality polycarbonate plastic. The weight adds to the premium feel.
Pro No expandable memory
Pro Wireless charging support
Pro Optional camera grip accessory
The camera grip is a great accessory for the photography focused 1020. The case connects through Micro-USB and offers a tripod mount for shots with a slow shutter speed. The grip even has a built 1020 mAh battery to give the 1020 an extra 55 minutes of shooting time.
Pro Impressive battery
At first glance this 2,000 mAh battery is a bit unimpressive. Fortunately though the 1020 defies its specification and offers impressive battery life. Making it through the day should be no problem with normal usage. Although one disadvantage is the battery is non-removable. The optional camera grip with the battery expansion should be used for long days of photography.
Pro Smooth performance
A dual-core chip on a Windows Phone was flagship hardware until 2014 with the release of the 1520. The 1020 uses the somewhat outdated dual-core chip but because Windows Phone 8 is so well optimized and lightweight the 1020 handles all tasks with speed and smoothness.
Pro Good display
The 4.5'' 1280 x 768 screen on the 1020 is an AMOLED display with 334 PPI. Viewing angles are excellent and blacks are very black. The 1020 also features Gorilla Glass 3 and Nokia's super sensitive technology. The display is very saturated but Nokia offers the Color Profile application for different tastes.
Pro 6'' (1280 x 720) LCD display
The most differentiating feature of the 1320 from other smartphones is it's screen size. The display is enormous. Luckily though this display is more than just huge. The brightness is very strong and the display excels in outdoor visibility because of the built in polarizing filters. The 1320 also offers a super-sensitivity option in the settings that allows for the use of the touchscreen with gloves. The super-sensitive display is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. Colors are accurate although a little under saturated for some tastes. Fortunately the color temperature and saturation of the 1320 can be adjusted to a small extent with the Nokia color profile app. The only real possible disappointment of the 1320's display is the PPI. The PPI of the 1320 is a somewhat low 245 pixels per inch. Pixelation is not an issue but text does not look as crisp as higher end smartphones. Although most have not found the PPI to be an issue at all.
Pro 3400 mAh battery
The 1320 shares the same battery as the 1520. Both the 1520 and the 1320 take advantage of their large size and give the user fantastic battery life. Although the 1320 is even better though with its more modest specifications. A heavy user should easily make it through the day and if you are a light user 2-3 days is reasonable. Unfortunately though the battery is non-replaceable if the battery life ever decreases over time.
Pro Fantastic unlocked price
The 1320 is available online unlocked and contract free for just over $300. This is a fantastic price for a phone of this size and quality.
Pro Dual-core 1.7 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 with 1GB of RAM
A dual core chip with 1GB of RAM is not exactly an impressive specification in the Android world. But Windows Phone is known to run perfectly smooth and consistent on all devices from the budget Lumia 520 with 512 MB of RAM to flagships with quad-core processors and 2GB of RAM like the Lumia 1520. The 1320 handles tasks admirably with only very heavy gamers maybe needing a more powerful processor. On the SunSpider JavaScript benchmark the 1320 recieved a score of 703 which is lower than the Note III, iPhone 5s, and Lumia 1520 but higher than the Galaxy S4, HTC One, and Nexus 5.
Pro Vibrant color choices
One of the best impacts Nokia has had on the smartphone industry is the influx of color. No longer are smartphones limited to the tired colors of black and white. The 1320 is available in a bright yellow, orange, white, and black.
Pro MicroSD card support
The 1320 has a MicroSD card slot for storage expansion. Currently with Windows Phone 8, only user files such as music and photos can be put on the card. But with the upcoming Windows Phone 8.1 update applications can be saved to the card and MicroSD cards up to the massive 128GB size will be supported.
Cons
Con Does not support Windows 10
It actually was developed, but because of lots of bugs reported was cancelled.
Con Bulky design
Many find the bulky camera on the rear to be bulky and uncomfortable. The 1020 also does not lie flat on a flat surface. Fortunately some will like the bulky and heavy design.
Con Has rare issues with camera light and shutter
Such issues come from nowhere (meaning not because of installable software or physical impact). Opened camera shutter won't let you use camera apps for an undefined amount of time.
Con 5 MP rear facing camera and VGA front facing camera
The cameras are nothing impressive but this was a concession Nokia had to make to keep the price down. Overall the performance is respectable but it is no PureView. Low light performance is lacking as well with no OIS like other Lumias.
Con 8GB of internal storage
The 1320's only option for internal storage is 8GB to keep the price down. Fortunately the device has MicroSD support.