Nokia recently unveiled the Lumia 1320 and the Lumia 1520 locally. The 1520 is the monster while the 1320 is the cheaper version and a device that should be really considered. But there is problem and it comes from Nokia themselves. Do you get the 1320 or do you go for the previous flagship devices i.e. the 920 and the 925 whose prices have dropped to the price point of the 1320? It’s a really difficult choice as you will realize as you read on.
The 1320 is an exciting device. It flaunts a huge 6 inch display and is relatively thin for its size. The display is 720p so it isn’t so bad. Under the hood you get a dual core S4 chip clocked at 1.7GHz paired with 1GB of RAM and Adreno 305 GPU. This is like a turbo charged v8 engine for windows phone. You get a lowly 5MP camera on the back with LED flash. What really sets the 1320 apart aside from the large display is the enormous battery. The phone comes with a non removable 3400mAh battery which will get you about 2 days of use but you could get more depending on your use.
The competition is the Lumia 920 and 925. These are identical devices but for the looks. Internally they both have a dual core 1.5 GHz Krait processor with 1GB of RAM paired with Adreno 225 GPU. There is an 8MP Pureview camera which is way ahead of other 8MP shooters. You get 2000mAh battery on both and this should only be enough for a day’s use. If you are a power user you may want to invest in a portable charger. The difference between the 920 and the 925 is the build design. The 920 is chunky and has the Nokia N9/Lumia 900 design while the 925 is made of Aluminium and very sleek and thinner.
So what does it come down to? If you want a bigger display probably for media consumption and better web browsing experience and of course that terrific battery life then selecting the 1320 is a no brainer. However, if you want a smaller device with a better camera then the 925 should be your device. You should pick the 920 is you want a smaller device and you are on a budget since the 920 is cheaper than the 925. Whatever your choice, you will have something to smile about, either a big display and excellent battery life or a premium design and a kickass camera.
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