Nokia Lumia 1520 vs Lumia 1320 vs Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3: specs comparison

Today is phablet day for Nokia, as the company has announced its very first oversized smartphone - the Lumia 1520! Correction: The company has announced its first two phablets - the Lumia 1520 and Lumia 1320, with the latter keeping the same massive 6" screen diagonal, but introducing a bunch of compromises specs-wise.
We've already compared the specs of the premium Lumia 1520 to some of its elite competition in the Galaxy Note 3 and HTC One max, but now that we're taking a look at the more affordable segments of the market with the Lumia 1320, who should we add to this comparison that's both big and somewhat on the cheaper side? Of course, the gargantuan Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 fits the bill perfectly, being the upper-mid range phablet that it is. Let's take a look at how these big boys compare:
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Nokia Lumia 1520 | Nokia Lumia 1320 | Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 |
Design
Dimensions | ||
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6.41 x 3.36 x 0.34 inches 162.8 x 85.4 x 8.7 mm |
6.46 x 3.38 x 0.39 inches 164.2 x 85.9 x 9.8 mm |
6.60 x 3.46 x 0.31 inches 167.6 x 88 x 8 mm |
Weight | ||
7.37 oz / 209.0 g | 7.76 oz / 220.0 g | 7.02 oz / 199.0 g |
Features | ||
Interchangeable covers | Notification light | |
Keys | ||
Right: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key | Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key |
Colors | ||
Black, Yellow, Red, White | Black, Orange, Yellow, White | Black, White |
Display
Size | ||
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6.0-inch, 70.95% screen-to-body | 6.0-inch, 70.45% screen-to-body | 6.3-inch, 74.27% screen-to-body |
Type | ||
IPS LCD, 600 nits | IPS LCD | Super Clear LCD |
Resolution | ||
1920x1080px, 368 PPI | 1280x720px, 245 PPI | 1280x720px, 233 PPI |
Colors | ||
16 777 216 | ||
Protection | ||
Corning Gorilla Glass 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
Features | ||
Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Polarizing filter | Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Polarizing filter |
Hardware
System chip | ||
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Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 | Snapdragon S4 | Snapdragon 400 |
Processor | ||
Quad-core 2200 MHz Krait 400 |
Dual-core 1700 MHz Krait 300 | Dual-core 1700 MHz Krait 300 |
GPU | ||
Adreno 330 | Adreno 305 | Adreno 305 |
Memory | ||
2GB (LPDDR3)/32GB | 1GB (LPDDR2)/8GB | 1.5GB (LPDDR2)/8GB 1.5GB/16GB |
Storage expansion | ||
microSDXC up to 128 GB | microSDXC up to 64 GB | microSDXC up to 64 GB |
OS | ||
Windows Phone | Windows Phone | Android (4.4.2, 4.2) |
Battery
Type | ||
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3400 mAh, Li - Ion | 3400 mAh | 3200 mAh, Li - Ion |
Charging | ||
Qi wireless charging |
Camera
Rear | ||
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Single camera | Single camera | Single camera |
Main camera | ||
20 MP (OIS, Autofocus, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.4 Focal length: 26 mm Sensor size: 1/2.5" Pixel size: 1.12 μm |
5 MP (Autofocus) Aperture size: F2.4 Focal length: 28 mm Sensor size: 1/4" |
8 MP (Autofocus, CMOS image sensor) |
Flash | ||
Dual LED | LED | LED |
Video recording | ||
4K UHD (30 fps), 1080p (30 fps), 720p (30 fps) OIS, Video light | 1080p (30 fps) Continuous autofocus, Video light, Video calling, Video sharing |
1080p (30 fps) |
Front | ||
1.2 MP Video capture: 720p (30 fps) |
0.3 MP VGA Video capture: VGA |
1.9 MP |
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth | ||
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4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
WLAN | ||
a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Hotspot 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac | b,g,n Hotspot 802.11 b, g, n | a,b,g,n,dual-band,ac Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac |
USB | ||
microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 |
Sensors | ||
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
HDMI | ||
Yes | ||
Location | ||
GPS, A-GPS, S-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, S-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass |
Other | ||
NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, Infrared |
Multimedia
Headphones | ||
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3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | ||
Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
Features | ||
Album art cover, Background playback, Preset equalizer, Dolby Headphone | Album art cover, Background playback, Dolby Headphone | Album art cover, Background playback |
Screen mirroring | ||
DLNA | DLNA,MHL | |
Radio | ||
FM, Stereo, RDS | FM, Stereo, RDS | |
Additional microphone(s) | ||
Noise cancellation, Video recording |
Cellular
4G (FDD) Bands | ||
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1, 3, 7, 8, 20 | 3, 7, 20 | 18, 5, 8, 3, 1, 7 |
3G Bands | ||
1, 2, 5, 8 | 5, 8, 1 | 5, 8, 2, 1 |
Data Speed | ||
LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 11 Mbit/s | LTE Cat 3 (100/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS | LTE Cat 3 (100/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS |
SIM type | ||
Nano SIM | Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
HD Voice | ||
Yes |
Phone Features
Notifications | ||
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Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | |
Other features | ||
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording |
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval | ||
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Date approved: Sep 30, 2013 FCC ID value: PYAB | Date approved: Jan 13, 2014 FCC ID value: QTLRM-994 | Date approved: Apr 19, 2013 FCC ID value: A3LGTI9200 |
Measured SAR | ||
Head: 0.26 W/kg Body: 0.35 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.58 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.75 W/kg |
Head: 0.34 W/kg Body: 0.29 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 0.73 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.56 W/kg |
Head: 0.10 W/kg Body: 0.54 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.09 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.99 W/kg |
Availability
Officially announced | ||
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Oct 22, 2013 | Oct 22, 2013 | Apr 11, 2013 |
Prices (MSRP) | ||
$749 | $339 |
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