Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 vs. Nokia Lumia 1320

Nokia has released the pool full of big screens s with two new devices: Nokia Lumia 1520 and Nokia Lumia 1320. The two have a six-inch panel therefore fall within the framework of so-called phablets or tablet phones. Those of Espoo inaugurated this new typology in its catalog offering two different options, the Lumia 1520 corresponds to the high range while the Lumia 1320 takes the concept of big screen for users who do not want to spend that much, therefore its performance is more discrete, but not sufficient. Here we review the most notable differences between these two teams.

Display and Design

As we advance, the panel size of the new Nokia is six inches, a size that it exceeds the limits of the functionality and is dangerously close to what we know as compact tablet, but despite this are devices that respond to growing public demand. Both models are very large in which the screen is the absolute protagonist, so if you want something manageable’s Lumia Lumia 1520 and 1320 are not for you. However if you’re looking for a visual experience above other benefits, both can satisfy your demand. On a big screen everything looks better, as if the content breathe more by not being so crowded, and it is more comfortable when playing games or watching videos, not so much with the handling and transport, but that’s another story.

The difference at this point comes with the resolution, a very important detail in which the Lumia 1520 is in line with its panel first FullHD concentrating 368 dots per inch. For its part, Nokia Lumia 1320 develops a resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels which results in 245 ppi , which is not bad. Both come with the system ClearBlack that enhances contrast and improves visualization, the improvement in sensitivity to use with gloves and a rate of 60 Hz refresh rates The Nokia Lumia 1320 scores an offer protection both Corning Gorilla Glass 3 , while the top model has the second edition of these films resistant.

Nokia continues to maintain the same design language with these two models, but there are some differences that are worth discussing. The Nokia Lumia 1520 features the classic design of the Lumia most advanced, which combined with more rounded sides straight. ‘s also more slender and the screen is more tight to the edges, the consequence is that their weight is lower. Specifically we are talking about 209 grams, is quite robust but the Lumia 1320 it exceeds 220 grams. Both are made ​​of polycarbonate, a very durable material and are available in a range of colors that combines striking tones with more discrete (red, yellow, white and black).

Camera and Multimedia 

At this point the Nokia Lumia 1520 comes out a clear winner, and the rear camera is that this model offers much more advanced systems than its opponent. To start its sensor has 20 megapixels, measure 1/2, 5 inches and is backlit, which means that it behaves much better in low light. It also has optical stabilizer that minimizes tremors, a Carl Zeiss lens high quality and dual LED flash that can light up to three meters away, all framed within the technology that Nokia has called PureView.

For its part, Nokia Lumia 1320 has a sensor 1/4 inch and five-megapixel resolution, the lens does not offer much quality but is bright (f/2.4) and the LED flash is simply can illuminate objects at one meter distance. Where they agree is in FullHD video recording and prepackaged applications. Nokia Camera is the new system of Nokia to take pictures on their phones more new functions are integrated into it as interesting as manual control and other effects give very good results, for example the pictures Animated or Action shot. They also have front camera, but the Lumia 1520 is 1.2 megapixels and the Lumia 1320 stays at 0.3 megapixels (VGA).

The media profile is a very full section across the range Nokia and especially in recent models come with a new feature: the album Storyteller. Nokia Storyteller organizes photos and videos by date and location, and also allows us to see a map with all the places where the images were made. The musical part is not neglected and the company remains committed to services like Xbox Music, Nokia Music, Nokia Mix Radio and FM radio tuner built-in. Finally we note that both are able to play numerous multimedia formats.

Connectivity and autonomy 

The profile connections of these two models are quite even, although there is some difference in favor of Lumia 1520. The phablet of high range of the Espoo boasts a 4G connection (LTE) faster, for about 150 Mbps of download peak, while the Lumia 1320 would increase to 100 Mbps. There is also a chip NFC was not included in the base model and the WiFi is faster in the Lumia 1520, that works with the standard 802.11 a / ​​b / g / n / ac. Moreover we see that the two networks can be connected to 3G (42.2 Mbps), take a connection Bluetooth 4.0 , satellite Glonass GPS, WiFi Hotspot, port MicroUSB and 3.5 mm jack for headphones.