- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- LG Nexus 4
- Apple iPhone 5
- Sony Xperia Z
- Apple iPhone 4S
- Apple iPhone 4
by TrustedReviews (Sep, 2012)With a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, it's up there with the best in terms of resolution, but Nokia reckons it's also 25% brighter than its closest rival LCD and 2.5x faster, making for super smooth animation.
by c|net (Sep, 2012)Used in conjunction with the 820's Near Field Communication (NFC) capabilities, you can play music, as well as charge the device, by simply placing it on top of the speakers.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Nokia Lumia 920 compared to the Nokia Lumia 820
GHz1.5
Windows Phone 8 4G
Rated 100% by by LarsBars (Dec, 2012)The phone has a really great screen, with currently the highest resolution available on any Windows Phone, (and quite high for any phone).
1.5 GHz
Windows Phone 8 4G
by GSM Arena (Nov, 2012)The music section is made up of albums, songs, playlists, genres and artists.
screen size
4.5"
4.3"
Lumia 920 by Leonard-Frances-Lasecki (Nov, 2012)The larger screen makes business emails much easier to type, and the overall larger size/weight is a plus for working in a rugged environment.
Lumia 820 by Lauren-Glenn (Nov, 2012)Aside from that, the screen size is fairly nice and the phone is great.
screen resolution
Lumia 920 by Jack-M (Nov, 2012)* The screen resolution is amazing and it's higher than the retina display.
Lumia 820 by c|net (Dec, 2012)You can't change the resolution, sharpness, or saturation levels, but you can preset ISO and white balance.
memory
| 0 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
processor
Lumia 920 by c|net (Sep, 2012)Thanks to Windows Phone 8's new capabilities, the Lumia 920 will feature the same dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor as found in high-end phones in the U.S. like the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the HTC One X. This was a smart move, especially since LTE is already integrated with the chipset, and I'm expecting blazing-fast responsiveness alongside quick data speeds.
Lumia 820 by c|net (Sep, 2012)The device is powered by a 1,650mAh battery and a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 8.7 MP | 9 MP |
Lumia 920 by Scrambles (Jan, 2013)Their speeds and performance will be nearly identical; the only differences will be Camera, Screen size and resolutions, battery mah, weight, colors, etc..
Lumia 820 by GSM Arena (Nov, 2012)We like it that the camera roll doesn't downsize pictures and you can enjoy them in full resolution.
Performance Real world tests of Nokia Lumia 920 vs Nokia Lumia 820
cpu speed
Lumia 920 by Throw-your-mouse-away (Nov, 2012)In all fairness HTC WP8 also very smooth on screen scrolling etc, the processors on both phones are top notch.
Lumia 820 by c|net (Dec, 2012)Yet it still has the dual-core processor, the (so-so) 8-megapixel camera, the extra Nokia apps that other Windows Phones won't get (like voice navigation), and the option of including wireless charging.
talk time
600 min
900 min
Lumia 920 by Jeff-B--Jeff (Nov, 2012)When you get the phone, fully charge it, then let it fully drain through normal use (I got about 6 hours of charge).
Lumia 820 by sandy-ay-go--Sandy (Nov, 2012)Some days a full charge will last all day, some days a full charge will last four hours or less.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Lumia 820
| Store significantly more stuff | 32 GB | vs | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4x more storage capacity; free yourself from memory cards | |||
| Significantly sharper screen | 331 ppi | vs | 216 ppi |
| More than 50% sharper PPI; enjoy photo-realistic, crisp images | |||
| Significantly higher resolution screen | 1280 x 768 | vs | 800 x 480 |
| More than 2.5x higher resolution screen | |||
| Significantly more highly reviewed by consumers | 86.92% | vs | 74.79% |
| Around 20% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| More battery capacity | 2,000 mA·h | vs | 1,650 mA·h |
| More than 20% more battery capacity | |||
| Better theoretical download speed | 42.2 Mb/s | vs | 20 Mb/s (LTE) |
| More than 2x better theoretical download speed; enjoy lightning fast downloads on modern networks | |||
| Slightly bigger screen | 4.5" | vs | 4.3" |
| Almost the same | |||
Advantages compared to the Lumia 920
| Has expandable storage | microSD | vs | None |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use storage cards to increase your phone's capacity for apps and data | |||
| Screen uses OLED technology | Yes | vs | No |
| About half of phones are OLED; OLED screens are typically higher contrast and use less power | |||
| Longer talk time | 900 min | vs | 600 min |
| 50% longer talk time; go days without charging | |||
| Lighter | 160 g | vs | 185 g |
| More than 10% lighter | |||
| Smaller | 69 x 124 x 10 mm | vs | 71 x 130 x 11 mm |
| More than 10% smaller | |||
| Thinner | 10 mm | vs | 11 mm |
| Around 10% thinner | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Nokia Lumia 920 | Nokia Lumia 820 | ||
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 | Rated by 374 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by LarsBars (Dec, 2012) Rated 100% by by D.-Rambow--blue-sky-leader (Jan, 2013) | Rated by 17 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Grant (Dec, 2012) Rated 100% by by Grant (Dec, 2012) | |
screen
Nokia Lumia 920 | Rated 85% by by c|net (Nov, 2012)All you really need to know is that the Lumia 920's screen looks terrific at multiple brightness levels: deep blacks, rich colors, bright whites, sharp text.
Nokia Lumia 920 | Rated 85% by by c|net (Nov, 2012)So am I. The Lumia 920's HD screen has a 1,280x768-pixel resolution (WXGA) with a pixel density of 332 pixels per inch.
Nokia Lumia 920 | Rated 85% by by c|net (Nov, 2012)Miller/CNET). If you're really into staring at details, you'll note that the Lumia 920's screen ditches the 900's raised ridges, which made the predecessor feel like it was slapped onto a polycarbonate slab rather than sculpted altogether.
format
Nokia Lumia 820 | by GSM Arena (Nov, 2012)Plus, given that practicality is also a function of the design, we might even be tempted to give the nod to this approach over the Lumia 920’s unibody, which doesn’t play nice with microSD card slots and removable batteries.
Nokia Lumia 820 | by GSM Arena (Nov, 2012)The good news here is the microSD card slot, which lets you increase the 8GB of in built storage on the Lumia 820 up to five-fold.
resolution
Nokia Lumia 820 | by GSM Arena (Nov, 2012)What’s more, it even has a counter-argument against the advanced PureMotion HD+ display of the Lumia 920 - and it's good-ol' AMOLED.
battery
Nokia Lumia 820 | by GSM Arena (Nov, 2012)NFC comes into play with some accessories too - like the JBL PowerUp speaker that automatically starts playing when you put the Lumia 820 on top of it and will charge it too.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG Nexus 4 Rated the best by consumers |
 | 2 | Apple iPhone 5 Most built-in storage |
 | 3 | Sony Xperia Z Long standby time |
 | 4 | Apple iPhone 4S Middle-of-the-pack browser performance |
 | 5 | Apple iPhone 4 9-way tie: Has a gyroscope |
 | 6 | HTC 8X 3-way tie: Supports Flash |
 | 7 | Samsung ATIV S Better than usual battery capacity |
 | 8 | Nokia Lumia 720 Fastest downloads on real networks |
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February 23, 2013
Difference in camera quality? does 820 gives grainy pics?
I need to buy one .... but want a decent camera ? is 820 camera comparable to n8?
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