Nokia Lumia 820
The Nokia Lumia 820 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Lower-mid-range · Microsoft Windows Phone 8ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓4.3" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 160g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,650 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗Lower-resolution 217 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
217 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
1,650 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery (BP-5T)
Weight
160g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
123.8 x 68.5 x 9.9 mm, 83.5 cc (4.87 x 2.70 x 0.39 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors
Black, Gray, Red, Yellow, White, Blue, Violet
