What matrices have you seen in cameras built into mobile phones? 8MP? 12MP? And how do you like that the smartphone will have a 41MP camera right away? Yes, and it's not fantasy. Such a smartphone has already been released. And it was not assembled by Apple, not by HTC, not by Samsung, as some of you may have thought.
Made a novelty Finnish giant Nokia! Model called Nokia 808 really has a camera of 41 megapixels. On this moment this is the most powerful camera phone in the world, and it left its competitors not by 5-10 megapixels, as it usually happens, but immediately far and for a long time 🙂
The exact name of the new Nokia 808 PureView. The model was developed for 5 years, it is quite possible that Nokia lost part of the consumer market, giving way to the same Samsung, HTC and others.
Of course, I don’t presume to claim that now all photography enthusiasts can throw away their cameras, because I’m not very good at them, but as it became known from the developers, the model uses an innovative oversampling system, which means that when shooting, a large number of pixels, as it were, is compressed into one. Thus, it turns out that on 8MP images, when zoomed in, the image will not look blurry, because when zooming in, each pixel comes to the aid of additional 7 points.
Here are the pictures that I managed to find on the Internet, which were taken with the Nokia 808. You can judge the quality yourself.
The camera will also have the ability to zoom up to 3x when taking photos and 4x when shooting video. Optics for the model was developed by Carl Zeiss, which produces optics for most of the latest Nokia models. Naturally, all attention in the Nokia 808 is given primarily to the camera. The rest of the technical characteristics of the model are not entirely shocking. So, for example, a single-core processor, 512 MB of RAM is built into the smartphone.
It's amazing how quickly the cameras on mobile phones have evolved. It seems that quite recently, a 3 megapixel camera in a phone was considered something extraordinary, and following Samsung with it, the Finnish company Nokia presents a smartphone with a 41 megapixel camera and a triple optical zoom, which surpasses many modern cameras and makes amazingly clear and bright pictures.
Of course, the camera is the main feature of the new Nokia smartphone Lumia 1020, which immediately catches the eye because it forms a ledge on the back of the device. Meanwhile, the camera protrudes only 2-3 mm on the back surface, so the smartphone does not cause any particular inconvenience when carried in a pocket.
The smartphone camera can be characterized by two features that have already become traditional for the Lumia line - a lens from Carl Zeiss and a bright xenon flash. The Nokia Pro Camera app is installed on your smartphone to control the camera, which allows you to adjust ISO, shutter speed, focus, shutter speed, flash, and many other settings.
By the way, manual focus is also an innovation in the field of smartphones, with its help you can shift the focus to the background and vice versa. Settings are applied using the handy circular controller at the top of the display. Despite the claimed 41 megapixels, the maximum photo resolution that can be achieved with the camera is 38 megapixels with a 4:3 aspect ratio or 34 megapixels with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
This is explained by the fact that the corners of the round sensor of the camera are not involved in the process of creating a picture. Therefore, the output is a photo of a slightly lower resolution than the matrix itself. To illustrate this, take a look at the image below.
The image is taken in an aspect ratio of 4:3 or 16:9. While the 41-megapixel PureView sensor used in the camera is 7728 pixels by 5368 pixels, when you take a picture, you lose a few pixels. 4:3 images are at a maximum of 7152 by 5368 pixels (38 megapixels), while 16:9 images are 7728 by 4354 pixels (34 megapixels). The remaining pixels are not used.
However, shooting in such a high resolution still does not make sense, because in this case, any flaws will be noticeable, for example, when taking a picture of the face - stretch marks and pores on the skin. In addition, the camera matrix allows you to get 5- or 8-megapixel images with maximum detail. This is achieved thanks to another innovative technology from Nokia - oversampling (pixel oversaturation), which consists in the fact that several pixels are combined into one.
Specifications Nokia Lumia 1020
Frame
- Length (mm) : 130
- Width (mm) : 71
- Thickness (mm) : 10.46
- Weight (g): 158
Display
- Display type: Clear Black, AMOLED
- Display diagonal (inch) : 4.5
- Display Resolution (Pixels) : 1280×768
System
- Operating system: Windows phone 8.
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
- Processor frequency (MHz) : 1500
- Volume random access memory(Mb) : 2048
- Number of cores: 2
Multimedia
- Camera (MP) : 41
- Camera resolution: 7712 x 5360
- Flash: Xenon
- Video: 1080p (Full HD, 1920 x 1080)
Memory
- RAM(GB): 2
- Built-in memory (GB) : 32
- Free cloud storage(GB): 7
Nutrition
- Battery type: BV-5XW
- Battery capacity (mAh) : 2000
Nokia today officially unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the Nokia Lumia 1020. Having signed a two-year contract with AT&T, the smartphone will be available from July 26 for $299 or $659 without a contract. Together with the smartphone, a new accessory was introduced - Nokia Camera Grip PD-95G, an attachment panel with an additional battery, a two-position camera shutter button and a socket for mounting on a tripod.
The presentation did not present any surprises, but allowed to clarify some of the details. First, let's take a look at the specifications of the smartphone.
| Communication standards | GSM: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz WCDMA: 2100MHz, 1900MHz, 850MHz, 900MHz LTE network bands 1, 3, 7, 20, 8 HSPA+ DL Cat 24, Dual Carrier 42.1 Mbps/UL Cat5.76 Mbps |
| Dimensions, mm | 130.4×71.4×10.4 |
| Weight, g | 158 |
| Display | 4.5″, AMOLED, 1280×768 pixels, tempered glass Gorilla Glass 3, PureMotion HD+, ClearBlack, High Brightness mode, ultra-sensitive layer that reacts to touch with any object |
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdrgon S4 Dual Core clock frequency 1.5 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM, 32/64 GB internal storage, 7 GB in cloud service skydrive |
| Battery, mAh | 2000, optional Nokia Camera Grip PD-95G, with built-in 1020 mAh battery |
| Working hours | 16 days standby time, 13.3 hours 3G talk time, 6.8 hours video playback, 63 hours music playback |
| Camera | 41 MP (7712×5360), 1/1.5″, PureView, OIS, BSI sensor, f/2.2 aperture, 6 optical lenses, 3x zoom, strobe flash, LED flash for video recording, manual shutter speed, applications Nokia Pro Camera and Nokia Smart Camera, 1.2 MP f/2.4 front camera |
| Navigation | Free HERE Maps, HERE Drive+ and HERE transit apps |
| operating system | Windows Phone 8 |
| Communications | USB 2.0, Bluetooth 3.0, NFC, WLAN a/b/g/n, A-GPS and GLONASS, 3.5 audio jack |
| Additionally | Nokia Camera Grip PD-95G - a panel with a separate key for working with the camera, an additional battery and a socket for mounting on a tripod |
41 MP camera module allows you to take pictures with a resolution of 34 MP and 38 MP with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and 4:3, respectively. When shooting, two pictures are taken at the same time, at maximum resolution and for publication in in social networks. For example, when photographing at 38 MP, the camera automatically saves two files, the original and a copy compressed to 5 MP. Unlike , the Nokia Lumia 1020 camera allows you to manually change the shutter speed. This feature is available in the Nokia Pro Camera app.
The main difference between the camera in the Nokia Lumia 1020 and last year's Nokia 808 PureView camera phone and the latest Symbian smartphone is the presence of optical stabilization. You can evaluate the capabilities of the Nokia 808 PureView camera in
The smartphone will go on sale in Europe and China this quarter. In the US, the smartphone will cost $659. We will probably cost €659, which is approximately 7100 hryvnias in equivalent to hryvnias. The model will be available in three colors: white, black and yellow. The Nokia Camera Grip PD-95G accessory was priced at $79, which is not that much considering what the user gets along with it.
Official video showing Nokia Lumia 1020 in action
Nokia Pro Camera example
Examples of 5 MP photos taken by the Nokia Lumia 1020 smartphone
The Nokia 808 PureView smartphone became a real sensation at the February exhibition in Barcelona. 4-inch AMOLED screen and, most importantly, hitherto unseen in mobile devices oh the camera, and all this, coupled with an obsolete OS, rather big dimensions and weight. The model turned out unusual. It will not become a bestseller, but it will write its name in the history of mobile technology development as the first phone with a 41-megapixel sensor.
The smartphone came to us for testing before the start of official sales and only for a couple of days. Due to time constraints, some aspects of the Nokia 808 PureView remain "overboard": for example, we were unable to test the battery life of the device in different modes. Since we are dealing primarily with an advanced camera phone, it was decided to pay special attention to the photographic capabilities of the device.
How did you manage to put a 41-megapixel module into the phone? Can the Nokia 808 PureView replace a digital camera? How justified is the release of a smartphone with such a camera? Let's try to answer these and other questions in the review.
Appearance
Heavy, thick and comfortable - this is how you can briefly describe the impressions of the case and appearance Nokia 808 Pure View. Against the background of modern smartphones, the Finnish device really stands out in weight and thickness: almost 170 g and 18 mm in the camera area. At the same time, the model lies well in the hand, the index finger hits exactly at the base of the thickening of the block with the camera.
On the right side of the Nokia 808 PureView, there are three controls at once. There is a dual volume button, a screen lock lever and separate key to activate the camera.
At the top are a 3.5mm audio jack, a microUSB port, a noise-canceling microphone, and a microHDMI connector covered with a plastic plug. There is nothing on the left side, and below is the main microphone and a loop for a lace.
On the front panel, under the screen, there is an oblong plastic insert with three physical buttons: "Call", "Menu" And "End/Enable/Disable". The most solid Nokia 808 PureView turned out to be the back side - massive "hump" with a camera immediately attracts attention. The Nokia logo is located in the middle of the lid, below there is a rubberized insert that gives the smartphone stability on a smooth surface. Under the rear panel we find the battery and slots for a memory card and SIM - to get access to them, the battery will have to be removed.
The device is completely made of plastic, in our case white. The material is rough, pleasant to the touch, overall very practical. Nokia 808 PureView build is perfect - solidly built "heavyweight" leaves the impression of a reliable thing.
Display
The 4-inch AMOLED screen, thanks to ClearBlack technology, pleases with deep blacks even in the sun and upsets with a resolution: 360 × 640 with such a diagonal is very small. With a pixel density of 184 ppi, individual dots are clearly visible, especially on the round icons that Nokia loves so much. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass. The pluses of the matrix include large viewing angles, which, however, is typical for all OLED screens.
If it weren't for the graininess, the Nokia 808 PureView display would be quite good. Given the high cost of the smartphone and comparison with other top-level models, low resolution should be attributed to the model's significant shortcomings.
Interface
The novelty is running Symbian Belle Feature Pack 1 (aka Nokia Belle). The operating system does not look like a dinosaur from the past, but it is still far from modern operating systems, even though Belle is trying to copy many elements of some other platforms. From Android, for example, she got the notification bar and widgets of different sizes, the design of the icons came from MeeGo.
Up to six desktops are available to the user, where he can place application shortcuts, widgets mentioned above and contacts for quick access. There are three virtual buttons at the bottom of the screen. The left one opens the main menu, the middle one brings up the dialer, and the right one opens the menu. In the list of programs, the place of the main menu call key is occupied by the return to the previous screen button, and in the middle there is a link to the search for applications.
Programs can be deleted directly from the menu, they can also be placed in folders. Many applications are preinstalled on the smartphone, not all of them are useful, but the necessary ones can be downloaded through the online application store. Programs are unbearably long to install: even a small application with a volume of a couple of tens of kilobytes takes about two minutes to complete. The game Angry Birds installed in 10 minutes, even more time was spent on the map of Belarus "by weight" 80 MB.
By the way, about the cards. With Belarus, Nokia Maps is still deaf, so the usefulness of the service in our country is zero. 808 PureView owners also have access to a calculator, file manager, office suite, notes, voice recorder, dictionary, radio, Shazam, social media clients and many other applications. Most of them are made very ascetically, with a predominantly dark design - just in the style of the OS.
Compared with previous versions The Symbian Belle platform has taken some big steps forward. However, in order to catch up with modern competitive operating systems, it should not walk, but run, and Nokia has neither the strength nor the desire to do this. The installed Symbian Belle Feature Pack 1 is more like an advanced phone platform than a full-fledged smartphone OS that Apple and Google have taught everyone to use. Nokia's operating system constantly informs about clearing the memory, needs to be rebooted after almost every hard-won installation of an application, asks to wait while something is being processed in its electronic brains.
Smartphone users under Android control, iOS and WP will have a hard time working with Belle, but Symbian device owners will definitely like it - simply because it is much better previous versions OS.
However, for Nokia 808 PureView operating system is only a means for realizing photographic possibilities.
Camera
Nokia has installed a huge photomodule with a 1/1.2″ CMOS matrix in the smartphone. This is more than the average compact camera (like the Canon PowerShot S100), and almost reaches the sensor size of Nikon 1 mirrorless cameras. The Finnish manufacturer, therefore, simply jumped over the competition. The actual image resolution when shooting at 4:3 ratio is 38 megapixels, at 16:9 - about 35. The 41 megapixel sensor was created for optimal use when shooting in 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios, as well as to minimize edge distortion of the optics.
The camera can operate in three modes. We are talking about photography at maximum resolution, as well as two PureView modes with a final resolution of 5 and 8 megapixels. IN latest smartphone treats blocks of 8 or 5 pixels respectively as one pixel. Roughly speaking - resampling, which is the essence of PureView technology. It also allowed 5- and 8-megapixel zoom photos to be taken. Nokia has conceived the large resolution of the photomodule not because there is a need for huge photos on mobile phones. This allowed the use of high-quality digital zoom. At maximum magnification, the device simply takes an area equivalent to the final resolution of the photos, but without pixel binning. In conventional digital cameras, interpolation works on digital zoom - the details are blurry. Although, for example, Lumix cameras have a similar feature called Intelligent Zoom.
What's the point of shooting with digital zoom when you can shoot at 38MP and then crop it? In fact, there is a sense: Nokia 808 PureView zooms in the center of the frame, namely in the center the resolution of the optics is maximum, while the details at the edges can be blurred, darkened and with intense chromatic aberrations.
For mobile phone cameras with their miniature sensors, the resolution of 8-10 megapixels has long become familiar. The area of the matrix of the considered smartphone is 5-6 times larger than that of the iPhone 4S, and 2.5 times larger than that of the Canon PowerShot S100. So a resolution of 41 megapixels looks quite adequate for a cellular device with such a large sensor.
The photomodule is turned on either through the menu, or by a dedicated button on the left side of the smartphone case, and it turns on quickly enough. The camera itself is very fast and responsive, no slowdowns. In terms of speed, it will give odds to almost all soap dishes: focusing is fast and confident, the burst rate is good. You can focus either by touching the screen or by half-pressing the camera button. With the button held down, the device shoots a series.
We compared images taken with the Nokia 808 PureView with those taken with the Nikon D800 36 megapixel professional DSLR.
Nikon D800
Now let's show parts of the frame at 100% magnification:
As you can see, in good daylight, the smartphone is not much inferior to the $3,000 flagship. The result for a cell phone camera is unprecedented.
The Nokia 808 PureView model has several options for image color processing:
Smartphone camera can work in automatic mode, scene modes, and creative mode. Only in the latter you will have access to all settings, and you can also choose the resolution of photos.
There is a histogram, exposure control, ISO. Even a neutral density filter (ND filter) is present. It is used for long exposure photography during daylight hours.
The device is very unstable - holding it in your hands and shooting at slow shutter speeds without blurring photos will not work. Unfortunately, there is no stand included. If you want to shoot with an ND filter or at low ISOs in the evening, you can't do without a special GorillaPod tripod.
We decided to compare the camera in Nokia 808 PureView with one of the most popular compact cameras in our catalog - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS.
Nokia 808 Pure View
Canon PowerShot SX150IS
Let's see how the built-in flash works:
The flash was no weaker than that of a compact camera. Lack of power, incorrect measurement due to a white wall - and the result is in literally on the face. The Nikon D800 camera snaps such scenes like nuts.
Nokia 808 Pure View
Canon PowerShot SX150IS
Nokia 808 Pure View
Canon PowerShot SX150IS
Nokia 808 Pure View
Canon PowerShot SX150IS
Nokia 808 Pure View
Canon PowerShot SX150IS
Note how blurred the background is on the Nokia 808 PureView.
Nokia 808 Pure View
Canon PowerShot SX150IS
A smartphone's processor tends to "blow out" rich colors, even if it's the characteristic yellow tint from low sun.
Nokia 808 Pure View
Canon PowerShot SX150IS
Nokia 808 PureView (ISO 1600)
Canon PowerShot SX150IS (ISO 1600)
As you can see, ISO 1600 left the compact camera no chance. Detailing in Nokia 808 PureView is noticeably better.
There are a lot of praises for the smartphone camera, so let's talk about the shortcomings. If you like landscape photography, you will have to take care of some kind of tripod. Shooting at ISO 64-200 with an emphasis on the surface of the railing is impossible, even if photographed in series.
Some kind of rubber case will not be superfluous: the device outweighs in the hand, and when shooting, it is inconvenient to hold it, it strives to slip out.
I did not quite like the work of automation. In good light, the camera produces decent results, but a white wall can drive it crazy. The sky turns out to be an unnatural bluish-purple color, many underexposed photos and with shadows sunk into blackness. Also, on the phone screen, the pictures look more juicy and bright than they really are.
If you get used to all the features of the Nokia 808 PureView photo module and actively use exposure compensation, then the device can really act as a full-fledged replacement for a compact camera with a small zoom. The novelty is very responsive, fast and pleasant to work with.
Estimate Duration battery life models in different modes and conditions, we did not succeed due to time constraints. We can only say that one battery charge was enough for one and a half hundred shots. At the same time, the battery status indicator remained about a quarter full.
Conclusion
If we consider the Nokia 808 PureView only as a regular smartphone, then the device looks very pale. A heavy lump with a grainy screen and a few years behind Nokia Belle would hardly have aroused any interest if it were not for the camera, for which the Finnish manufacturer, probably, can be forgiven for all his cruelest punctures.
The camera is without exaggeration a breakthrough, and the Carl Zeiss lens, despite its miniature size, provides excellent resolution. Many authors note that the 808 PureView photomodule provides image quality comparable to modern mirrorless cameras. There is no doubt about it. It is quite obvious that the Nokia smartphone is tearing to shreds in terms of image quality. iPhone cameras 4S, and other models - even more so.
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Launched last spring, the Nokia 808 PureView was certainly one of the highlights of the year. mobile market recent years. The method of implementing unique technologies in your products that are clearly not intended for a wide range of users is great for attracting the attention of the press and consumers in this segment, where the number of players and solutions is very large. There is no doubt that this method is not designed to directly generate high profits from the sale, but rather is a demonstration of the activity of the R&D department of the company. What is nice, in this case, Nokia did not focus exclusively on megapixels, but used a more correct version of the "best 8-megapixel camera" to promote PureView technology. Our testing has shown that such a formulation has quite real grounds. However, time does not stand still, and this summer the updated PureView camera found its place in the representative of the line of devices on Windows base Phone 8 - Nokia Lumia 1020 smartphone.
In terms of most technical specifications, the new model is practically the same as its predecessors - Lumia 920 and Lumia 925. For the market segment with the Microsoft mobile operating system, there is no need for significant updates - there is no competition between the players (just as there are no players themselves), the operating system significantly limits manufacturers (for example, in screen resolution), and it is possible to catch up with Android solutions in some respects , won't work anymore. So when creating the Lumia 1020, the main attention was paid to integrating a new camera module into the body and writing the necessary for its operation software. The new smartphone is a prime example of a "product not for everyone." The relatively high cost and the use of WP8 lead to the fact that the circle of potential buyers is significantly limited. The main feature of the model - a high-quality camera - is clearly not able to ensure the popularity of the product among modern spoiled users alone. At the same time, if your priorities are the quality of photographs, and you are satisfied with the software platform, then you should pay attention to this solution.
Characteristics
In addition to the camera, the smartphone in question has practically no hardware differences from the Lumia 925. It is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 platform, which has two Krait cores running at 1.5 GHz and an Adreno 225 graphics controller. photos, but given the situation with programs for WP8, it is difficult to consider them a really important advantage.
The smartphone is equipped with 32 GB of flash memory, of which about 29 GB are available to the user (on a freshly purchased device, 24.5 GB of them are free). There is no slot for memory cards, which is somewhat strange, given the focus on photography. If we assume that a “double” frame in the 5 + 38 megapixel mode takes 16 MB, then the indicated amount will be enough to store more than one and a half thousand pictures. However, we must remember about navigation, music, video. So 32 GB is more of a necessary minimum than an optimal value. Data access is provided via USB in MTP mode. Its speed is slightly lower than that of the previous model - about 12 MB / s for writing and a little more than 20 MB / s for reading.
The smartphone has a 4.5″ screen made using AMOLED technology. Its resolution is 1280×768 pixels (332 ppi). Supports ClearBlack technology for more comfortable work in bright ambient light. The touch sensor supports up to ten simultaneous touches and allows you to use the device with thin gloves. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
The cellular radio module of the device works in 2G/3G/4G networks. For the latter, there is support for Band 7 (FDD, 2.6 GHz), which for a domestic user means compatibility with Megafon operator networks. All other communication capabilities are almost maximum: GPS, Glonass, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, NFC. There is also a built-in FM radio receiver.
For charging and connecting to a computer, a Micro-USB port is installed. An additional cover can be purchased as an option. back panel to implement the function wireless charging.
We will talk about the main photo module more than once, but here we will mention that it implements PureView technology, has a 1 / 1.5 ″ sensor, Carl Zeiss Tessar lens, autofocus system, LED backlight and xenon flash, allows you to take pictures with a resolution of 5 and 34 Mp, supports 1080p30 video recording with up to 3x zoom. Front-camera- Normal: Snapshots up to 1.2 MP, videos up to 720p.
The non-removable battery has a capacity of 2000 mAh, like its predecessors. Additionally, you can use a photography accessory with a built-in 1020 mAh battery.
Nokia Lumia 1020 specifications
- SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960, 1.5 GHz, 2 Krait cores
- GPU Adreno 225
- operating system Microsoft Windows Phone 8
- Touchscreen 4.5″, AMOLED, ClearBlack, 1280×768, capacitive (high sensitivity), multi-touch, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- Random access memory (RAM) 2 GB
- Internal memory 32 GB
- Communication 2G GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), 3G WCDMA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz), 4G/LTE (bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
- Broadcast GPRS data, EDGE, HSPA+ (up to 42 Mbps), LTE (up to 100 Mbps)
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth 3.0, NFC
- GPS, Glonass, gyroscope, compass, orientation sensor, accelerometer, proximity sensor, pressure sensor
- FM radio
- Cameras: main 41 MP (autofocus, optical stabilizer, flash, focus assist), additional 1.2 MP
- Non-removable battery 2000 mAh
- Dimensions 130.5×71.5×10.5-14.5 mm
- Weight 159 g
The WP8 model comparison table is becoming less and less useful, but perhaps we'll revisit it and add the Nokia 808 PureView just to appreciate the changes that have taken place since then.
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Nokia Lumia 925 | Nokia Lumia 920 | Nokia 808 Pure View | |
| Screen | 4.5" AMOLED | 4.5" AMOLED | 4.5" IPS | 4" AMOLED |
| Permission | 1280×768, 332 ppi | 1280×768, 332 ppi | 1280×768, 332 ppi | 640×360, 183 ppi |
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 @1.5GHz (2 cores, ARMv7 Krait) | 1.3 GHz (1 core, ARMv11) | ||
| GPU | Adreno 225 | N/A | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB | 512 MB |
| Flash memory | 32 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory card support | No | No | No | microSD |
| operating system | Windows Phone 8 | Symbian Belle | ||
| SIM format* | Micro SIM | |||
| Communications | 2G/3G/4G, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth, NFC | 2G/3G/4G, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth, NFC | 2G/3G, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth, NFC | |
| Battery | non-removable, 2000 mAh | non-removable, 2000 mAh | non-removable, 2000 mAh | removable, 1400 mAh |
| cameras | rear (41 (5) Mp; video - 1080p), front (1.2 Mp) | rear (8.7 MP; video - 1080p), front (1.2 MP) | rear (41 (8) MP; video - 1080p), front (0.3 MP) | |
| Dimensions and weight | 131×72×14.5mm, 159g | 128×69×10 mm, 140 g | 130×71×10.7mm, 185g | 124×60×14 mm, 169 g |
| Price (price.ru)** | $228() | $178() | $112() | $117() |
| Cost (Y.Market)** | T-10410348 | T-9384984 | T-8444110 | T-7881407 |
| Offers (Ya.Market) | L-10410348-10 | |||
* the most common SIM card formats are described in a separate article
** average cost at the time of reading the article
Equipment
For testing, the manufacturer provided us with a sample of the smartphone. Judging by the documentation, the delivery package of this model does not differ from that of other devices and consists of a Nokia AC-60 power supply with a USB output (5 V 1.5 A), a Micro-USB cable, a key to open the SIM card slot, Nokia Headset WH-208 with microphone and button, and a printed manual.
In addition, the company offers several original accessories for the Lumia 1020. Available in three colors, the Nokia Camera Grip is a dedicated photography case with a built-in 1020 mAh secondary battery, a shoot button, a standard tripod hole and a charging port.
And to use the proprietary wireless charging system, an additional cover (model CC-3066) will come in handy, into which the necessary electronic components are built.
When it is installed, the thickness of the smartphone increases in the main part by about two millimeters, and the weight is up to 189 g. So, such a solution will obviously not be massive. Additionally, protection of the camera panel is provided thanks to a small ledge around it.
Appearance and usability
The novelty repeats the shape and dimensions of the Nokia Lumia 920, but looks a little better in thickness due to the narrowing to 8 mm at the ends and the protruding camera unit. It can be seen that when developing the device, the manufacturer did not come up with new options, but simply redesigned the case of the previous model. And this was done simultaneously with the development of Lumia 925, which is noticeably different in design. Separating the wireless charging unit into a separate accessory made it possible to significantly reduce the weight of the smartphone.
The main material of the monolithic body is polycarbonate. The tested device had it yellow, but there are also black and white versions. The surface of the case is matte, which eliminates the appearance of fingerprints during normal use and allows you to more securely hold the smartphone in your hand. In general, a good impression, as in previous Nokia models, significantly spoils the sloppy execution of the SIM-card slot. The frame cover is noticeably lower than the surface of the end on which it is installed, and the gaps between the body and the frame are also visible. It is not very clear why the company cannot solve these problems in any way.
The main camera block is very prominent on the back. It protrudes by about four millimeters, which is quite significant if you look only at the numbers. In practical use, this does not interfere. Visually, the added thickness appears to be less due to the use of a dark, round-shaped metal overlay. On it you can see a slightly recessed lens, a focus and backlight LED, as well as a xenon flash. Interestingly, the camera uses mechanical shutters located under the glass. However, due to this shape of the rear panel, it is not very convenient to work with the device lying on the table, it is in an unstable position.
To control the smartphone on the right edge there are volume, lock and camera buttons. All of them are made of metal and have a black matte finish. The buttons are quite comfortable to use. They are easy to find by touch, the course is clear, the pressing force is well chosen. Note that you can also unlock the device by double-tapping the screen, and the camera button has two positions and can be used to call the photography application, including when the device is locked (if a password is not set for unlocking).
At the top of the smartphone is a standard headset jack, a slot for installing a Micro-SIM card and a hole for a second microphone. At the bottom, you can see the grille of the main speaker and microphone, a Micro-USB connector for charging and connecting to a computer, and a hole for attaching a cord. It is worth noting that the USB connector has an additional metal frame, which allows us to hope for long term operation.
The screen of the smartphone is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and has a shape familiar from past Lumia models with bevelled edges. Given the lack of an additional frame, high brightness and rich colors, it looks great. A barely noticeable grille is installed at the top of the front panel conversational speaker, below it is the manufacturer's logo, and on the right is the front camera lens. Below are three standard Windows buttons Phone 8 - Back, Home and Search. They have an automatic white backlight.
In addition to the camera unit described above, there is only a contact pad on the rear panel for using the wireless charging cover.
The company continues to exploit the familiar design, focusing on the novelty of the function of the photo and video camera. In general, the device looks good and quite modern. Perhaps the manufacturer should have provided for other color options. The situation with the quality of the SIM-card slot remains unclear.
Screen
Compared to Nokia Lumia 925, the novelty has practically no formal differences in the screen. We can only recall the use here of the third generation of Corning Gorilla Glass, which additionally implements Native Damage Resistance (NDR) and, according to the manufacturer, is three times more stable. Other parameters are similar: 4.5″ diagonal, resolution 1280 × 768, AMOLED, multi-touch up to 10 simultaneous touches, support for ClearBlack technology, the ability to work with gloves, hours in standby mode on a locked device. The screen is really very successful - bright, contrasty, with good viewing angles. However, from the point of view of real use, there are still some differences, in particular White color when deviated from the perpendicular, it quickly acquires a blue-green tint, so that an examination is indispensable. It was held by the editor of the sections "Monitors" and "Projectors and TV" Alexey Kudryavtsev.
The front surface of the screen is made in the form of a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface, resistant to scratches. Judging by the reflection of objects, there is a very effective anti-glare filter, superior to the Google Nexus 7 screen filter in reducing reflection brightness. There is no doubling of the reflected objects, which indicates that there is no air gap between the layers of the screen. There is a special oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating on the outer surface of the screen (very effective, maybe a little worse than Google Nexus 7), so fingerprints are removed much easier, and appear at a slower rate than in the case of ordinary glass.
With manual brightness control (three fixed levels are available) and with a white field displayed in full screen, the maximum brightness value was about 290 cd/m², the average was 140 cd/m², and the minimum was 68 cd/m². When outputting a black and white field with white and black in half of the screen, the white brightness values are 320, 140, and 70 cd/m². That is, in this case, the smaller the white area on the screen, the lighter it is. According to the figures, the maximum brightness is not very high, but given the above and the high efficiency of the anti-glare filter, on a sunny day outdoors, the readability of the screen will remain at an acceptable level. The minimum brightness value is quite high, which may force you to use dark or inverted themes in reader programs for reading from the screen in complete darkness, or turn on automatic brightness control based on the light sensor (it is located to the right of the logo on the front panel). In automatic mode, when the ambient light conditions change, the screen brightness both increases and decreases. You can make adjustments to the operation of this function by first selecting the brightness level. Next, for the three conditions, we present the screen brightness values (when displaying a white field in full screen) at three values of the selected brightness (for the levels Low, Medium and High). In complete darkness in automatic mode, the brightness is reduced to 6, 12 and 13 cd/m², respectively, in an artificially lit office, the brightness is set to 148, 236 and 283 cd/m², in a brightly lit environment (corresponding to daytime outdoor lighting, but without direct sunlight) rises to 280, 320 and 320 cd/m². The result of this function is as expected. At low brightness (somewhere from 70 cd / m² and below), modulation appears with a frequency of about 240 Hz. The figure below shows the dependence of brightness (vertical axis) on time ( horizontal axis) for three brightness settings:
It can be seen that at maximum and medium brightness there is virtually no modulation, but at minimum brightness the relative amplitude of the modulation is high, so image flicker can be seen in the test for the presence of a stroboscopic effect or simply with rapid eye movement. With heightened individual sensitivity, such flickering can cause increased fatigue.
This smartphone uses an AMOLED matrix - active matrix organic light emitting diodes. A full-color image is created using subpixels of three colors - red (R), green (G) and blue (B), but there are twice as many green subpixels, which can be referred to as RGBG. This is confirmed by a fragment of a microphoto:
In this square, you can count 4 green subpixels, 2 blue and 2 red. For such matrices, Samsung introduced the name PenTile RGBG. At the same time, the arrangement and shape of subpixels in this variant does not differ from the PenTile RGBG variants implemented in screens samsung galaxy S3, Samsung ATIV S, Motorola XT925, etc., but the Samsung Galaxy S4 is different. Note that the luminance is mainly determined by the green component, so the luminance sharpness actually corresponds to the density of the green subpixels. The fact that the color definition is lower (because the density of red and blue subpixels is lower) does not actually affect the quality of the image, since the color definition of human vision is also lower than the luminance definition. However, this does not mean that the image on such a screen looks exactly the same as on a screen with the same resolution, but with the same number of subpixels of different colors.
The screen has good viewing angles. True, the white color at a deviation at relatively large angles acquires a noticeable blue-green tint, but the black color remains black at any angle (although the reflection from the black areas at some angles has a blue "metallic" tint). In this case, the black color is so black that the contrast parameter is simply not applicable in this case. When viewed perpendicularly, the uniformity of the white field is excellent. Switching the state of the matrix elements is actually instantaneous, but at the on (and less often off) front there may be a step (or two) with a width of 16.7 ms (corresponding to a screen refresh rate of 60 Hz). In some conditions, the presence of such a step can lead to plumes trailing behind moving objects, but in normal use it is almost impossible to see these artifacts. Quite the contrary - dynamic scenes in films on OLED screens are different high definition and even some "jerky" movements.
The gamma curve constructed from 32 points did not reveal any blockage either in the highlights or in the shadows, and the exponent of the approximating power function is 2.10, which is slightly lower than the standard value of 2.2, while the real gamma curve slightly deviates from the power dependence:
Note that due to the dynamic adjustment of the backlight brightness in accordance with the nature of the displayed image (brightness decreases on average bright images), the obtained dependence of brightness on hue (gamma curve) may not correspond to the gamma curve of a static image, since the measurements were carried out with sequential full screen grayscale output.
IN this smartphone The user can adjust the color saturation and color temperature:
When you select the middle position on the Color Saturation scale (the default setting is Vivid), the color gamut is wider than sRGB:
At the far right of the slider (Vivid) the coverage is even wider:
And only in the extreme left position (Natural) the coverage corresponds to sRGB and the colors on the screen acquire natural saturation:
It can be seen from the spectra how, as the color saturation decreases, the degree of cross-mixing of color components increases. The spectrum corresponding to the most saturated colors:
Spectrum corresponding to sRGB coverage:
The color temperature balance is good - shades of gray have a color temperature of approximately 6500 K, which changes little over the entire part of the gray scale that matters (the range close to black can be ignored, since color rendering is not so important in it, and the measurement error of color characteristics is high) :
The deviation from the blackbody spectrum (delta E) is less than 10, which is considered a good indicator for a non-professional device:
Also, the two graphs above show the values obtained in the white and gray fields at the extreme settings of the Color Temperature setting. It can be seen that the changes correspond to those specified in the settings: in the position Warm shades are warmer, the color temperature is lower, and in the position Cool shades are colder and the color temperature is higher.
As we have shown in comparative testing, OLED screens, despite not very high brightness, retain excellent readability in all conditions and even when viewed from large angles. They are also very economical. In addition to the advantages of this particular version of the screen, it is necessary to include an effective anti-glare filter, a very good oleophobic coating, adequately working automatic brightness adjustment, and good color balance. Of particular note, Nokia has provided the user with the ability to adjust the saturation of colors in the direction of its decrease to the limits of sRGB coverage, as a result, recognizable colors (for example, skin tones) in photos and videos look natural, and not oversaturated, as is the case with OLED screens in devices from some other manufacturers. The disadvantages of the display include brightness modulation that appears at low brightness values. Users who are particularly sensitive to flicker may experience fatigue as a result. But, firstly, the percentage of such users is small, and secondly, getting rid of flicker is quite simple - you need to select an average brightness at which there is no modulation, and, if possible, use dark themes, which will reduce the increase in energy consumption due to an increase in brightness .
Sound
The main speaker grille is located on the lower end of the case, which allows you to provide sound even when the smartphone is placed on the table with the screen up. The downside is the possible muting of the sound by hand during the game. In fact, the lattice could be made three times smaller, since only its central part “works”. The maximum volume level is above average, while there are practically no distortions at any settings (we noticed them only in a few complex saturated compositions), and the transmitted frequency range allows you to successfully use the device for listening to music.
However, of course, external acoustic system or headphones will provide noticeably more high quality. We did not have a standard headset for the test, but judging by the last article, it is a good basic option for both conversations and music. Using the stock model Apple latest generation showed that it only works in headphone mode. In the case of using an HTC headset, you could use its buttons to pause / start playback and adjust the volume. Note that the smartphone has an equalizer setting and support for Dolby Headphone technology to work with headphones.
The speaker has a high volume level and transmits speech well when making calls through cellular networks. When working in Skype, its frequency range seemed not the best due to the lack of high frequencies.
The main microphone is located near the external speaker behind its grill at the bottom of the smartphone. In mode telephone conversation it is configured to work exclusively with locally located sound sources and is able to transmit speech at a sufficiently high level of external noise. Note that when switching to the speakerphone mode, the microphone significantly increases the sensitivity, but at the same time it starts recording external sound sources. There is a second microphone on the upper end of the case, but its role in these scenarios is not very clear.
At using Skype in voice mode, recording is carried out from the main microphone, the quality of speech and music transmission, as well as sensitivity can be assessed as excellent. If you use a video call (note that both cameras give a slightly dark picture in this program when working with an average level of lighting), then the recording comes from two microphones at once, and you can use this mode by placing your smartphone at a sufficiently large distance. Interestingly, the frequency range of the microphones is different - the upper one transmits high frequencies better.
The device's vibrating alert is of little use for use in bags or pockets, but will be useful in an office setting or other situations where a speaker cannot be used.
Camera
The key feature of a smartphone is installed module main camera. In the description of the device, the manufacturer talks about 41 megapixels, a 1 / 1.5 ″ sensor, PureView technology (we strongly advise those who are interested to re-read Vladimir Rodionov’s article “A Slightly Different Angle of View”), Carl Zeiss Tessar lens, optical image stabilization and other interesting characteristics of this module. We also note the presence of LED backlight, xenon flash and autofocus. The front camera is expectedly simpler - photos with a resolution of 1280 × 960 pixels and 720p video.
Interestingly, only one program can fully reveal the potential of the main module - proprietary Nokia Pro Cam. Other utilities (in particular, the original application of the operating system, as well as Nokia Smart Cam, Nokia Panorama) see only a 5 MP model in the camera and behave accordingly. Nokia Pro Cam has an original interface that allows you to quickly change shooting settings. Dealing with it can be tricky, but luckily there is a built-in interactive guide.
In particular, the following settings are provided for photographs: backlight and flash mode, white balance, focus (auto, manual, infinity), ISO, shutter speed, exposure compensation. In addition, you can use delayed release (delay is three seconds, you need to enable the option for each shot), exposure bracketing (3 or 5 shots, EV range selection), zoom during shooting (up to 3×).
Note that it is not for nothing that the utility has “Pro” in its name - in it you will not find scenes, searching for smiles, improving skin and others. similar decisions. The only pity is that the HDR mode is not implemented.
From the point of view of the practical use of the described settings, the situation is ambiguous, given that the smartphone screen has a diagonal of only 4.5″ and small icons are not very convenient to use. Perhaps it was worth considering the choice of their size, a different design of the controls, or even additional hardware buttons. The process of taking pictures in this program cannot be called comfortable in another parameter - in speed. The camera spends 3-4 seconds to process and record one image, which is a lot. Probably, the limitation here is the relatively weak hardware platform of the device or the slow built-in storage.
In the camera settings, you can turn on the grid display, set the aspect ratio and shooting mode. The last parameter is responsible for file permissions. In normal mode, only the processed 5-megapixel version is recorded. If you plan to further process high-resolution photographs on a computer, then you need to enable the “5 + 38” mode, in which two images are recorded simultaneously. jpeg file with different resolutions (2592×1936 and 7136×5360). Interestingly, the zoom that can be used while taking a photo only applies to a 5-megapixel file. Note that Nokia Photo Studio can only work with low-resolution files. It seems that here, too, the company secured itself in terms of smartphone performance. We will also mention system settings, which are used by the program: recording the location and sending photos to SkyDrive.
We talked about the Nokia Smart Cam and Nokia Panorama programs in the last review, so we will not repeat ourselves. We only note that latest version panoramas learned to work in portrait mode, which allows you to increase the vertical resolution of the image (both orientation options use up to five frames per panorama, about 15 megapixels for the final image).
Below are examples of images from the main camera taken using the Nokia Pro Cam software under various conditions.
 | Sharpness to distant plans almost does not fall |
 | Excellent detail and good sharpness |
 | The lack of light slightly worsens the detail, but the sharpness does not deteriorate much. |
 | Foliage worked out perfectly |
 | In the foreground, the needles are clearly distinguishable, towards the back a little worse, but in general they are worked out well. |
 | Another example of good detail and natural sharpness in the background. |
 | The details are well done. The sky is almost silent |
 | Well-developed faces in the foreground and midground |
 | Another example of great foliage |
 | When shooting at night, the detail does not deteriorate much |
 | Not bad camera succeeds and the choice of white balance |
 | Excellent result with a short (1/10 s) shutter speed and rather big (ISO 800) ISO |
 | Very accurate focus |
 | You can see some kind of bokeh |
 | Another example of a successful macro |
 | Low-light macro done well |
 | Flash, as expected, greatly improves the result |
 | An example of working with text, done almost perfectly |
First of all, I would like to note a successful design solution: now the camera is not half of a smartphone, as was the case with Nokia 808, where it looked more like an unnatural growth than an appropriate element. The camera of the Nokia Lumia 1020 is well hidden in the case and protrudes only slightly, slightly adding thickness to the smartphone. But this supplement pays for itself in full.
Perhaps we can start with the fact that, as in the case of other smartphones, the Nokia 1020 camera has practically no significant shortcomings. You can see some problems when shooting moving objects, because due to the nature of its work, the camera often distorts them at medium and long shutter speeds. You can find traces of a pronounced, but very accurate sharping. But all this is just nit-picking, because in general the camera is really outstanding. The camera is good at landscapes, long shots, macro photography. You can’t even talk about shooting the text. General shots are distinguished by good clarity and detail, which almost no smartphone manufacturer can boast of today. Moreover, these parameters are uniform throughout the field of the frame, and you can notice only a slight deterioration in the corners. The choice of exposure and the dynamic range of shots are pleasantly surprising. The work of the flash does not cause any complaints. Rather, in some situations it is admirable, as it allows you to increase the original resolution.
In general, the camera came out very successful and can serve as an excellent assistant in many situations.
To shoot video with Nokia Pro Cam available settings less: backlight (LED), white balance, focus. The possibility of zooming has also been preserved, although when viewed it does not look very beautiful due to the stepped adjustment. In the options, you can turn on the display of the grid, select the resolution and frame rate of the video file (from 720p24 to 1080p30), turn on the low-pass filter (it can help when recording concerts and in other similar situations). Unfortunately, it was not possible to test the last function in a real situation, so we tried to simulate it on a home theater. You can listen to the result in these videos (the size of each is about 100 MB):,. Note that in this model, the sound is actually recorded from two microphones, and the result is noticeably better than most of the previously reviewed smartphones.
In all cases, the recording is in MP4 format with the Advanced Video Codec for video. As for the profile, for 1080p it is used [email protected], and for 720p - [email protected] The bitrate slightly depends on the selected frame rate and is about 18-20 Mbps in the first case and about 9.5-10.5 Mbps in the second. The sound is represented by a stereo track in AAC LC format with a bit rate of 256 Kbps and a sampling rate of 48 kHz.
Examples of videos can be viewed at the links (file size - from 40 to 75 MB): , , , . . In general, the received recordings deserve only an average rating by the standards of mobile devices, and the comparison with consumer HD-cameras, the smartphone definitely loses. Low profile and bitrate reduce detail; rolling shutter is visible on the recordings; automatic exposure selection, autofocus and auto white balance do not work well (you can try turning off the last two “automatic machines”). It is difficult to say anything definite about stabilization, since there is no possibility to turn it off. Perhaps only a relatively stable number of frames per second can be written as pluses. Most likely, some of the shortcomings can be corrected programmatically, however, limitations of the installed platform, which is no longer young, may interfere with this path. In particular, top models from other manufacturers are capable of using profiles up to 1080p for 1080p. [email protected] inclusive and higher bitrate. Of course, only a specialized coding unit in the SoC can handle such a load in a mobile device, which cannot be fixed by firmware.
Comparison with a compact camera
To find out how much the current smartphones in the face of Nokia Lumia 1020 were able to get closer to compact cameras, we decided to compare the camera of the smartphone in question with a good compact. This time we didn't proceed from the price, matrix size and other parameters, which are not so easy to objectively compare. They took what was at hand. And at hand from good compacts was the Canon PowerShot G15.
The Nokia Lumia 1020 has a 1/1.5″ sensor, while the Canon PowerShot G15 has a 1/1.7″ sensor. Recall that the Nokia 808 PureView camera received a 1 / 1.2 ″ sensor.
Since the Nokia 1020 camera has an f/2.2 aperture and a final resolution of 5 MP, comparison shots of the booth were taken with a Canon camera set to f/2.2 aperture priority mode and a resolution of 5 MP to create the most similar conditions for both devices. The equivalent focal length of the cameras is about the same: 26 mm for Nokia and 28 mm for Canon. Shooting on both devices was made in JPEG.
As it turns out, the Nokia 1020 and Canon G15 have a lot in common. For example, each next frame from several identical samples is better than the previous one, as if the camera draws conclusions from the result and works on itself. This is a very interesting phenomenon, since almost all smartphones do not have such a dependence.
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The clarity and detail in the Nokia 1020's shots are amazing. In places, it seems that the dynamic range of pictures of this smartphone is slightly wider than that of the Canon G15. In fact, in some cases, Nokia is better at picking up the exposure. Perhaps Nokia 1020 performed better in this comparison. The devices are indeed worthy of comparison, but the Canon G15 is designed to work more in manual mode than in automatic mode, so the work of the smartphone looks more accurate. Well, do not forget about the basic technology for obtaining such images from Nokia. The original 38 megapixel images are, perhaps, even a little worse in quality than the images taken by Canon. That is, the initial quality of Nokia's shooting is about the same, and the gap is achieved by arranging and processing the resulting images.
Camera lab test
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As you can see, the high-resolution 38MP shots (the line marked HR) have almost half the actual resolution of the processed 5MP shots, no matter how strange it may sound. This once again confirms the fact that the camera performs serious software processing of a large image, using it only as a raw format. The main goal is to take a picture with a resolution of 5 megapixels. good quality. The use of 38 megapixel images is justified, perhaps, only in the case of zoom imitation, when small details are important in the image. For example, when you need to see the number of the car.
The graphs clearly show that so far no one has managed to reach the level of a “good compact”. The LG G2 emphasizes shooting in good light, and in such conditions it gets a good result, comparable to the Canon G15, but noticeably falls short when the light is reduced. The Nokia 1020 is focused on combating noise and shooting in low light, due to which at the extreme point it achieves even better results with the flash than the Canon G15, but is inferior in resolution in the light.
But again, these are just numbers. In reality, the Nokia Lumia 1020 achieves amazing results in everyday shooting. Thanks to the unique software processing their "raw" images, the camera gets an excellent result - and not only in terms of sharpness, but also in other parameters, including exposure and dynamic range. Perhaps, in most situations, this camera can replace a compact one. Of course, there are still many steps that make up the gap between compacts and smartphones. However, smartphone cameras are very confidently approaching compact cameras in terms of image quality. I would like to believe that this is not the limit.
Software
The smartphone has the same version of the operating system as the previously reviewed Lumia 925. Additionally, there is a Lumia Amber package that provides support for original utilities for photography, FM radio, a clock on a locked device, and some other functions.
In terms of pre-installed software, the only notable difference is Nokia program Pro Cam, without which you will not be able to use the unique camera module in the Lumia 1020.
As before, we note two key features standard firmware, which can be useful to a wide range of users: the presence of branded navigation utilities of the Here family, which allow using pre-loaded maps to work without an Internet connection, and a set office programs Microsoft - Office and OneNote.
Telephone part and communications
In terms of its ability to work with cellular providers, the device is similar to its predecessor. Networks supported 2G (GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz, GPRS/EDGE, up to 236.8 Kbps), 3G (WCDMA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz, HSPA+, up to 42.2/5.76 Mbps / s for reception and transmission), 4G (LTE bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, up to 100/50 Mbps for reception and transmission, respectively). Note that the ability to work in the 7 LTE band allows you to use the device in fourth-generation networks of the domestic operator Megafon.
The real maximum data processing speed, which we received when testing the device in 4G, is more than 40 Mbps, which is already a familiar result for top models of modern smartphones supporting this standard. Performance in 3G is expectedly more modest - a few megabits per second for reception and up to one megabit per second for transmission. In Lumia 925, we saw better results in this mode, but we remind you that all these values are only guidelines and an assessment of the capabilities of the device. Actual performance greatly depends on reception conditions and network load.
There are no comments on the stability of the Nokia Lumia 1020 cellular module. The transition between networks of different generations is carried out automatically and transparently for the user. As you remember, today domestic implementations of 4G do not allow working with voice, and devices, if necessary, switch to 2G / 3G themselves. These operations worked correctly on the considered model.
Like other models top level Nokia Lumia series, the device in question has wireless adapter Wi-Fi supporting 2.4 and 5 GHz bands, compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n standards. Max speed its connection is 72 Mbps, the real performance is at the level of 40 Mbps for reception and 20 Mbps for transmission. In the 5 GHz band, the smartphone, like the previous model, refused to work with the network on channels 36-48, allowed in Russia. So we again had to use a router with the ability to switch to "high" channels with numbers 149-161. The connection speed in this case was 150 Mbps, but the actual performance did not differ much from the 2.4 GHz band.
The smartphone's Bluetooth controller complies with version 3.0 specification and supports sound transmission (including via A2DP), player control, and file sharing. The data reception speed is about 120 KB/s, and the transmission speed is up to 170 KB/s.
To ensure the operation of navigation services, the smartphone is equipped with GPS and Glonass receivers, as well as a compass. Additionally, there is an atmospheric pressure sensor. There are no comments on the sensitivity and speed of the receivers, it takes just a few seconds to determine the coordinates. Recall that one of the attractive aspects of the Nokia Lumia line is the bundle free programs navigation with support for downloading maps to work without an internet connection.
The smartphone in question has a built-in NFC controller that allows you to exchange information with compatible devices and pair with accessories. In particular, you can receive and send web links and contacts, including when working with devices based on Android. But with photographs, this trick no longer works.
The built-in FM radio works only when headphones are connected and can only output sound to them. From additional options there is an RDS display and a list of favorite stations, where frequencies are indicated, but not names.
Performance
This section could be skipped, referring to the previous material. The Lumia 1020 differs from the Lumia 925 from the platform point of view only in the amount of RAM increased to 2 GB, which is almost impossible to notice in the tests. As we wrote above, it is a pity that the unique camera module did not receive support in the form of increased computing performance. The table below shows the performance of the three Nokia Lumia models. As can be seen from the results, the difference in speed is well within the measurement error.
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Nokia Lumia 925 (2×1.5 GHz, Adreno 225, 4.5″ 1280×768) | Nokia Lumia 920 (2×1.5 GHz, Adreno 225, 4.5″ 1280×768) | |
| AnTuTu (points, more is better) | 10743 | 10807 * | 10903 * |
| MultiBench 2 CPU (points, more is better) | 17,698 | 17,682 | 17,748 |
| MultiBench 2 Graphics (points, more is better) | 37,248 | 38,287 | 37,873 |
| phonemark (points, more is better) | 1004 | 1007 | 943 |
| GFXbench 2.7 T-Rex HD (fps, more is better) | 6 | 6,3 | 5,2 |
| GFXbench 2.5 Egypt HD onscreen (fps, more is better) | 13 | 14 | 12 |
| Sunspider 1.0 (ms, less is better) | 910 | 900,3 | 926,6 |
| Octane (points, more is better) | 608 | 602 | 600 |
| Kraken (ms, less is better) | 43984 | 42717 | 44397 |
* Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 925 do not pass the graphics subtest in Antutu Benchmark utility
So there is not much to comment on in this case. The experience of practical use has shown that, except for working with the camera, all other operations are carried out quickly, the system behaves responsively, the interface works smoothly, 3D games (in particular Asphalt 7 Heat) are quite comfortable to use.
Video playback test
We have seen in past articles that modern Windows Phone 8 smartphones can only be used as a video player with a limited number of formats. Of the popular options, they include only AVI and MP4. Of course, this set itself is not bad, but users of other mobile operating systems have not had such severe restrictions for a long time. A similar situation is caused by the lack of quality alternative video player software for WP8.
So it remains to use only a regular media player that can display MP4 files up to 1080p30/720p60 inclusive. Moreover, the video bitrate can be quite large - 40 Mbps or more. But given the lack of a memory card slot, it's better to use profiles optimized for mobile devices, which will allow you to take more recordings with you. The advantage of this option is compatibility with the vast majority of smartphones and tablets. If there is no need for high resolution, then you can limit yourself to AVI.
The first part of the tests according to our “Methodology for testing video playback and display devices. Version 1 (for mobile devices) "showed similar results to past models.
The second group of tests of the methodology is used to evaluate the uniformity of the output of HD video files depending on the resolution and frame rate. For this, a set of test files is used with an arrow and a rectangle moving one division per frame. Screenshots with a shutter speed of 1 s helped to determine the nature of the output frames of video files with various parameters: resolution (1280 by 720 (720p) and 1920 by 1080 (1080p) pixels) and frame rate (24, 25, 30, 50 and 60 fps) varied. With). In tests, we used a regular video player. The test results are summarized in a table.
| File | Uniformity | Passes |
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| watch-1920x1080-60p.mp4 | not playable | |
| watch-1920x1080-50p.mp4 | not playable | |
| watch-1920x1080-30p.mp4 | Great | No |
| watch-1920x1080-25p.mp4 | Fine | No |
| watch-1920x1080-24p.mp4 | Great | No |
| watch-1280x720-60p.mp4 | not playable | |
| watch-1280x720-50p.mp4 | Fine | No |
| watch-1280x720-30p.mp4 | Fine | No |
| watch-1280x720-25p.mp4 | Fine | No |
| watch-1280x720-24p.mp4 | Fine | No |
Note: If both columns Uniformity And Passes“green” ratings are set, this means that, most likely, when watching movies, artifacts caused by uneven interleaving and dropping frames will either not be visible at all, or their number and visibility will not affect viewing comfort. "Red" marks mark possible problems associated with the playback of the respective files.
In addition to the two options, the intervals between frames (or groups of frames) alternate slightly unevenly. However, even frame interleaving is a relatively unstable state, since some external and internal background processes lead to periodic failure of the correct alternation of intervals between frames. 1080p files at 50 and 60 fps and for some reason 720p 60 fps are not played at all. When playing video files with a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels (720p) and 1920 by 1080 pixels (1080p), the image of the video file itself is displayed exactly on the wide edge of the screen. On black and white worlds with a grid through one pixel, you can see the characteristic "features" of the PenTile RGBG matrix of this type: the horizontal world looks more like a mesh than stripes, and the vertical world has a greenish tint - however, no artifacts can be seen on real images. When playing video files with a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels (720p) on a smartphone screen, the image of the video file itself is displayed one to one by pixels in the horizontal direction, but the picture is stretched vertically by a couple of pixels, so the real clarity is slightly lower than the original resolution. The range of brightness displayed on the screen actually corresponds to the standard range of 16-235, since in the shadows only a couple of shades of gray are indistinguishable in brightness from black, and in the highlights all shades are displayed.
Unfortunately, the overall assessment of this scenario has not changed: using devices with WP8 in video player mode has significant limitations in terms of formats and capabilities.
Battery life
By battery the device is also no different from the Lumia 925. By the standards of top-end Android devices, 2000 mAh is not very much. However, if you look at models with Windows Phone 8, this value is common. In any case, this value in itself is not interesting - it is important how long the device will work in different scenarios. If we talk about normal work using basic functions, then the smartphone is able to withstand a little more than a day. This is quite typical for modern devices that do not have a high-capacity battery or dedicated processor frequency controls. In the model under consideration, there is a setting for a special saving mode, but it is relevant if it is necessary to extend the operation of the main functions when the battery is low, and not for continuous use.
Branded Charger has a current increased to 1.5 A, but we did not have the opportunity to check it. Testing the charge rate with a standard 5V 1A power supply gave a result of two hours, which can be considered a good indicator. An attempt to use the 2 A model did not lead to success, the time only increased.
Two scenarios were used to measure battery life - watching 720p video on wireless network and reading an e-book in Fiction Book Reader Lite. The screen brightness was set to the minimum value available in the settings, which approximately corresponded to 100 cd/m². Since the screen in this model is made using AMOLED technology, the text output option was tested both in black on white and white on black for reading. The results of the second measurement are given in brackets.
In reading mode, the smartphone shows a result comparable to its predecessor, and the use of an inverse color scheme in this case allows you to win only about 35 minutes. But with video playback, the situation is a little better, although the value of six and a half hours today does not surprise anyone. operating room Windows system Phone 8 remains a tightly closed "black box", so testing devices with it and analyzing the results is significantly more difficult. In any case, we see that the smartphone considered in this material differs slightly from its predecessor. Given the installed camera module, the increased battery, while maintaining the external dimensions of the case, simply would not fit in it.
Prices
The recommended cost of a smartphone in the domestic market is 27 thousand rubles. The device has a main camera module unique for the mobile segment, so direct comparison or selection of competitors is significantly difficult. If you look at the Lumia line, then the model in question at the recommended price turns out to be 5 thousand more expensive than the Lumia 925. In this case, the additional payment for the camera can be justified if given parameter is high on your list of requirements and you will be satisfied with the increase in size and weight (for most other parameters, these devices are identical). It makes no sense to compare with Nokia 808 PureView today, since this device is already obsolete, although it is still on the market.
Another factor that makes it difficult to compare is the operating system installed in the smartphone. Today, Android and iOS are more convenient and functional when it comes to using a smartphone to solve a wide range of tasks. As for the cost, such models with good cameras like Apple iPhone 5s, LG G2, Samsung Galaxy S4 and Sony Xperia The Z1s are generally in the same price segment. So the question may also sound like “is it worth using Windows Phone 8 for the sake of such a camera?”.
Outcome
Evaluating smartphones based on Windows Phone 8 is very difficult. The user is always dealing with a finished product that combines hardware and software components, and both of these elements are important when choosing a device. Today, this mobile operating system boasts neither the freedom of Android nor the infrastructure of iOS. In fact, the only potential attractive features from the software side can be considered as the name of the manufacturer, familiar to all PC users, and support for it. office applications. However, this is really not too important, given the popularity of others. software platforms and the availability of alternative utilities for working with documents. At the same time, WP8 itself is not so bad. In the standard delivery there are all basic programs to implement the main scenarios of mobile devices, including contacts, calendar, messages, Internet, email and multimedia (and, in the case of Nokia products, even navigation). The interface of the system, although it does not provide customization options like Android, looks interesting and, in our opinion, is quite convenient to use. The main disadvantage of the platform is the lack of diversity in smartphones and third-party programs.
As for the smartphones themselves, today only Nokia, for obvious reasons, continues to release new devices in its Lumia line, while other players have suspended their development in this segment. In terms of hardware characteristics, the company's current top models do not look very interesting compared to the leaders of other manufacturers based on Android, but they have an unusual and catchy design, attractive colors and several useful technical solutions.
Considered in this article, Nokia Lumia 1020 is primarily interesting for its main camera. Like its predecessor in this line, the Nokia 808 PureView, the new smartphone delivers a photography experience and quality that is unique in the mobile segment. In some respects, the camera is comparable to mid-range compact cameras and can be considered the best among smartphones.
In terms of other characteristics, the device almost completely repeats the Lumia 925 reviewed in the summer: a Qualcomm dual-core platform, a 4.5″ AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1280 × 768, 32 GB of internal memory, no memory card slot, a wide range of wireless interfaces, 4G/LTE support, 2000 mAh non-removable battery. There are almost no differences in performance and battery life.
The smartphone has a comfortable monolithic polycarbonate body (the design of which hides the large thickness of the model), an excellent screen with the ability to work in bright ambient light, a good audio system with high-quality stereo sound recording in videos.
Nokia Lumia 1020 has no direct competitors. The model is aimed at a rather narrow audience of users who need a high-quality camera in a smartphone and who are satisfied with the operating system used by the device.
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