Nokia Lumia 1520 Review!
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- Опубликовано: 16 дек 2013
- Nokia Lumia 1520 = Best Windows Phone experience of 2013... Pixels.
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Why the hell did i get this in recommendation in October 2020???
me to why did I get this 6-year-old review recommended
Good question, I don’t know why either
I didn't really check the date ... I thought maybe the lumia lineup is making a comeback.. YT algorithm is weird
@Vishwas Sharma not particularly useful nowadays right? It's not relevant in today's world where there are cameras with 108 megapixels and windows gone and better phones in general...(Power wise)
Andak Sindanhahahah，me too
It's almost 2019 and I'm still sad that Windows phone died. But at least bring back that beautiful design of lumia phones. This phone still looks gorgeous.
@microsoft
Not true, I still use it , using all vital social media eve Uber,but you have to update to windows10 and install the latest updates
@@mosyouszayou89 its not gonna work i mean nokia lost this is all of it
@@mosyouszayou89 It wasn't a stupid move, windows phone os was far ahead of its time and i still prefer it to even modern apple and android bar the lack of modern features. If Microsoft hadn't placed so many restrictions of manufactures who wanted to produce phones with their os then windows could of competed with android for market share and therefore seen an influx of developer support for the app store which is what ultimately killed windows phone. The big mistake was made by microsoft not Nokia who made incredible phones built for the os and could have taken over the market had its store gotten proper support.
@@mosyouszayou89 Wrong. Nokia mobile division was a dying department of Nokia Telcom. While the rest of the world at that time was moving towards smartphones, Nokia stayed behind and still releasing feature phones/cellphones. Year after year, they were loosing money. Windows offered a deal they couldnt resist. For dying department, it was godsend offer. Nokia made a bargain but unfortunately, it simply didnt pay off.
Google: "our competitor's officially dead, now let's allow them to promote their products on our platform"
Windows phone: dead
RUclips 2019: bring it back
yes
I really want it back ._. and the tech team behind it
Yes
Feel sad to see Lumia's dead.I got a 1520 as collectible...
Lumia phones were the most beautiful phones I ever had, loved everything from looks, live tiles, I wasn't even bothered by the app store and I'd personally still buy it now if it was available.
Be glad it's gone 👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@@mrkitty777 Shouldve never gone away. Microsoft had a thing going with it. The smooth, mostly intuitive UI, the performance even on low end hardware, the live tiles... Not to mention the striking designs of the phones themselves.
@@notlNSIGHT Microsoft choked to many developers, Microsoft has a bad reputation so it was logical that without 3rd party developers the Microsoft mobile eco system was choked too.
Me too!
@@mrkitty777 MS being dicks to devs has nothing to do with the phone. MS was the os, not the phone designer or maker. This thing was class, elegance and durability all rolled into one. Way ahead of its time. I still miss it.
My Lumia-Love brought me here in mid 2020
Can I join the party? 🥺😭
@@fa_cough we accept all WP lovers, i'm one of them, still rly sad because it's dead now, no store, no weather support, no logging out of microsoft account or you can't log back in, sad :(
When phones were really fit on hand and now see.
Me in mid 2021
Windows phones will always and always going to remain in my heart, currently i have android phone apple I pad air 4 (2020) with ios 14 but man whenever I see this live tiles,the start screen it hits different in my heart I loved this os I was in junior college then when I had my first windows phone ,those days were the day's ❤️💔💔
Still such a pretty phone, I wish there were phones like this today.
Wow. In 2013 I had a blackberry 10. I powered it up a few years ago and it felt so old. This thing still looks modern somehow!
I know the feeling dude, done that with a few old phones thinking just maybe. But like bumping into an ex you realise you've evolved and its time to move on to better things and cant go back to the past.
@@andya6461 to be fair these old phones are now in way worse state then they were back then. It isn't just our imagination, phone could be just old but still usable, but due to online services being turned off they are just bricks.
Imagine lumia had dark theme back then
Lumia had dark theme since 2010
Lumia had dark mode and custom accent colors!
So basically Microsoft had features way before Android and IOS
@@AQ-101 Double tap to wake is Windows phone first also, Lumia 920
@@Vvopat96 nice
I am so sad that Windows phones didn't keep up to the legacy of 1520. I have owned multiple flagship phones, but Lumia 1520 is my all time favorite smartphone. I recently tried Lumia 950 XL; I didn't like it that much and switched back to iPhone.
Is the 1520 the most powerful Nokia? I mean, is this one the best Nokia I can get?
stonerdemon Lumia 930 (icon in the US) and Lumia 1520 are equally the most powerful Nokia phones. Both have the same specs except 1520 is much bigger. I think a bigger Windows phone looks much better. So, I would still go for 1520. So yes, 1520 and and 930 are the most powerful Nokia phones.
Changiz K Baluch
Honestly, I'm not obsessed with hardware, and hardware does not always guarantee performance. It seems to me that the Nokia phones perform very well, besides their hardware specs. Being that said (and the fact that I don't play games on my phones), would you prefer a 1520 ($300 unlocked) over a Oneplus 3? I know it sounds absurd, but if performance is good on the 1520, I don't have any problem about buying a 2013 phone.
stonerdemon good choice! 1520 flies on Windows OS, and it is a great choice. I am very invested in Apple ecosystem, and Google photos, Drive and few other apps that I use on daily basis, that's why I am using an iPhone. Otherwise, I would gladly still use a 1520.
Changiz K Baluch
My phone "was" a Razr XT910 but I just changed my plan to a more modern 4G one without knowing this phone didn't support it (only HSPA). So, my phone is now useless and my girlfriend handed me her old Nokia Lumia 635 a couple days ago. I just fell in love with the OS. Just 512mb but everything runs so smoothly!! At first I wanted to upgrade to the Sony X Performance, then I discovered the Oneplus 3 some days ago. But again, it's not about hardware, but OS optimization. And it seems the 1520 runs smooth as butter with only 2Gb of RAM. And it's just $300 unlocked!! I'll buy it! Thanks a lot, man!
So its 2019..and I still think I like it and want it...😏😏😏😏😏
Nokia mastered the art of making beautiful phones which looked cool even with all those big bezels.
They were a great device....
I'm thinking about getting the 640
@@Niki43377 ye it's dead now T_T
UwU ok
I switched from Android to windows phone and been with it for over an year now. Windows phone hardware and software both are up to the mark, feels great in hand I am just in love with the UX.
Ghufran Yousafi How is the battery life in them?
Battery life is great It easily last 1 and half day. Never failed me during travel, like for android you forget one night charging and the next day you are in trouble.
mo101epic nope only windows app run on it. if you are too much into apps specially chromecast avoid windows phone.
I like how you start the review of this Windows phone at the window.
I love all your reviews. They're always thoroughly informative.
This Nokia end stage hardware design was gorgeous. I imagine the same design today but with no bezels. And the beauty and functionality of the tiles was amazing!
Looking forward to buy in 2019...
Finally Affordable !
@@Disolix bro chill he can email, in fact windows phone is the best email machine
@@Disolix you shit head i can do everything with my Lumia 930 in late 2019! And in what It does Is better than my Android Phone
It's useless Microsoft stop all services, no app, no games to play and the Web is so bad now, the camera is basically bad and you can't download anything from the Web, pretty much useless
@@JujutsuMasta yeah, sadly They had a good concept of the phone but they were wrong in their advertisement. They do nothing but mock the iPhone.
it's 2019 and those phones still look so great I miss them so much :(
It's 2021 I'm still missing old Windows Phone days, i hope Windows 10X have a brighter future
I am now a windows phone user as of now, loving it already. I use the Lumia 930
+NonsensicalSpudz yeah I'm also a windows phone user I'm loving it you I don't know why people criticizing windows phone... even windows 10 is coming then lumia phones were able to run android apps on lumia devices
sarvagya jain I don't use it anymore :P i am using my nexus 5 again
okay your wish
I use the Microsoft Lumia 950 (not 950 XL just the normal one).
I'm using an xperia z5 now
2019 and still hoping that windows will continue their smartphone line up. 🤞
Fucking bad phones they were used to be 😑
Keep dreaming lol.... No offense XD
If the store would have had the important apps then it would’ve survived, there wasn’t a single google app i guess you can say google killed it
Leonardo Lopez nope in fact it’s the opposite
They were trash phones. Literally had zero apps lol
gotta say this is the only windows phone thats tempted me so far
i wish your videos were like 20-25 minutes long .. we can hear/watch you talk about tech all day :)
Watching this in 2017, on my old 1520.
Gotta admit that its still a great phone with good batterylife and a great camera. Sadly the appsupport killed this monster.
This review helped me decide to get a 1520 a while back and I've been happy with it ever since. Awesome review!
The first windows phone which has tempted me!
I felt exactly like you. I bought one and I am very well impressed.
Frederico Paiva You see, everyone should take a look at this guy. All prejudices blown out of the water the moment you have a WP on hands! ;)
Great review! I'm liking my experience with the Lumia 1520 as well. These are the specs Windows Phone needs to continue with.
*****
you really need to do some comparisons
Watching this in 2016, still looks new!
+Josua Mudreilagi Windows 8 is hsit doe
These are cheap-as in 2016. My wife is looking at buying one on a mid-year sale. She was impressed with this review.
Jonathan Lin I saw it for $209 4G 32 GB.
Late 2022 checking in. I miss this phone and good design in general. Stop with the glass back already! The polycarbonate unibody of the Lumia series didn't even need a case.
really good..really good...really goooooooooooooooooooood
It's dead now 😂
@@COVID-eq5hh yes 😂 but I want windows phones back 😭
Should I get this or the note 3
get the lumia bro
Ro Ye 6 years later
@@bobmiah 😂😂😂😂
Get the note 21
WHOA I FOUND YOU!!!
Its looks really great in 2019 🤩😍😍😍😍
Especially on 2020
2020 too
I would like to have one
Hell yes. Every Phone these days are black or not black.
And they are super generic.
Nokia delivered something good.
In 2030?
2019? I guess youTube is not recommending this too me only...
No bro iam also
catch ya😂
Hy! Finally waited for 8 years for this
I love the simplicity of W8 phones. They run so smooth, even with the live tiles. I would gladly give up my GS4 for this W8 experience in terms of hardware. I like how thin my phone is, the small bezels, can't complain much. But I would kill for a Lumia Android phone. I've considered switching before, and this phone alone makes me reconsider. Thanks for the killer videos.
Great video! This is the video that actually made me buy the phone!! I was quite hesitant to purchase it, but your video was very informative and really gave me that motivation to buy a phone that is pretty old to this day. Although I will always love the L1520, I will have to upgrade soon. Again, great video and thank you for taking the time to review a Windows Phone that's not so popular in this day and age.
This video is 8 years this year but still so entertaining to watch
I had this for 2 years. I loved it so much and still my favourite phone I ever owned
2023 wish they never stop making windows phone
You guys are so lucky cause you used & reviewe these legendary Nokia Windows phones!!!
I got recommended this in 2024!
I've held this phone in my hands, and let me just say, this is a HUGE phone.
It may not seem that way in the review, but that is simply because MKBHD has some pretty big hands (No offense to my fav. RUclipsr)
Before even thinking of making a purchase of this phone. Go and hold it in your hands.
OHHO. *Great Video. Nokia Lumia 1520 Black only $484.54 .* *IT HERE: #amzn.to/1nW3Zcc .*
The big size, I already expected. Great camera! Best I've seen. The screen
awesome. Good clarity, even with direct sunlight. I bought a 64 gB SD card. So 96 Gb of storage!
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It can replace even most stuff you do with computer! Applications - I found everyone I used with my old Samsung S3.GPS is the best (offline).
I'm in love with my little machine. I'd buy it again
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I see you on every RUclips video (tech) related
lmao 2019 be making this phone look like it suffered from dwarfism
fab! your reviews are just awesome man....!
Those tile screen transitions look amazing to this day. Butter smooth
thank you so much for this review. Most likely getting the 1520 after many reviews that i've seen (especially yours)
Hi guys 👋
I'm from 2019 and windows phone is dead and we really miss them.
they were wrong in their advertisement, It's a shame that they do nothing but mock the iPhone. They had a really good concept though, and i miss them too :')
Will you be reviewing a Windows 8.1 tablet, like the Dell Venue 8 Pro? After seeing you review the iPad Air and the Lumia 1520, I think it'd be interesting to see your take on a Windows tablet.
Thanks RUclips for recommending me this video in 2019
2018!!!!!!
me too
hey bro
Oh! Man I miss the windows phone UI and amazing lumia phones...hope someday windows phone rises from the ashes like the Phoenix 🙂✌️
I'm here to take my nostalgia dose :D
man i still wan this phone but its imposibble to find it brand new
Anyone from the 2018-19? Its been 4 years 😭😭😭
Here I am in 2k19 using Android but was a great fan of windows phone when I was in my school days 8 years back,I really wanted to see a 3rd OS in market that compets with iOS n Android ,sadly they discontinued it,Windows mobiles OS had great nifty feature and there were many features that were way ahead of it's time.I really feel sad that they have to discontinue it due to lack of 3rd party support .I feel like people didn't let it grow they were selfishly loved the Android n iOS.
It's now a history or we can say -The biggest Microsoft and Nokia failure which could have been a great masterpiece,they offered the best hardware at that time n the best camera.
I really wanna see a windows phone comeback someday , somehow somewhere any magic happens and boom a 3rd competitor in OS markets.😔I want them to return.
It was a far more unique and in my opinion better designed os as well, i was also in my school days at the time and saved up for the cheapest lumia model as my first smartphone. Still to this day i miss the tile format and its customization but i do remember how frustrating it was not being able to get a lot of the apps people were using at the time.
Please nexus 7 2013 vs iPad mini 2!
Keep it up Marques! You're awesome and a epic reviewer!
halfway 2019, and I still miss this phone. It was the best I ever had.
This is the first MKBHD video I ever watched.. Time flies.
Who's here in 2021 ?
I've been waiting for this one for a long time! The 6 inch phablet that briefly tempted me away from Android. Briefly. I still can't get passed Windows' software and their limited app store. Once Windows phone OS has matured a little more, I may reconsider.
I got this as suggestion in November 2022.
I remember I owned a Nokia lumia 820 back in my college days and i loved it. Sadly it fell on me and it died and due to lack of popularity no technical, support was able to adequately fix it. So I was forced to buy a new phone and it was the iPhone SE first gen.
This video took me back and i felt so nostalgic
Hey Cap'tain Brownlee, time for a new Windows Phone review, ain't it ?
I hope you'd make a review when the first Windows 10 phones hit the shelves, 'cause I'm considering switching from Android to Windows, as I think universal apps may be a game changer in the future. It holds a lot of promises !
We need a first look / review of the Lumia 950 XL. Coming out next month (November 2015)
+My Names Tommy Yes! I second this!
Wael Ghafarji just stop
I like big freakin' phones, I don't think I could ever go back to tiny phones and be happy about it. I even have small hands and still love the bigger phones.
good job on this video. you videos are always good quality.
RIP windows phone :'(
2021 I still have this faint hope that one day Microsoft will try making a mobile phone line again.
If Nokia would release hardware similar to this with ANDROID they would make BANK!
I agree 100%
Android?
Nokia is Android fuck head
@@spoonkey There were no Nokia Android phones 5 years ago when he wrote this comment; they didn't make them yet.
@@nikhilveeramachaneni7073 oh. Hahaha
Thanks for this review. This is another great Windows Phone from Nokia
Back in 2013 you video quality is excellent thats why you are at top
I love watching these the old videos
still watching it in 2017 give me that someone 😭😭
2019 is here and gosh this phone 🔥🔥🔥
Man I remember watching this video ....the first time around ! ...I wanted this phone so much !
watching it in 2016... saying the phone isvreally really good. thanks Marquez for leading me into this piece of great tech!
Awesome phone,I have a note 3 but I might invest in the lumia 1520 to complement my Xbox one not to mention cortana which looks fantastic, windows phones are getting better and better.
Rip Microsoft phone and rip your invested money 🤣😜
MKHB really popularized the "storm trooper" look.
Love the Lumia designs
ive had it for a year, still love it so much
I've got this phone and its simple amazing.
Won't be leaving it until they bring out a 5.5" slim and sexy with new version of windows.
I know what you mean I got it for a year now and I still love it
elmonarcoful So how's the performance today in 2015? A lot of people consider the Snapdragon 801 to be a "bit outdated," curious how the 800 is holding up.
Of course Android runs beefier widgets and all that jazz, Windows Phone is a little simpler and smoother so I don't think you need to go balls out on RAM/CPU but please let me know since this phone is over a year old.
So how's the performance today in 2015? A lot of people consider the Snapdragon 801 to be a "bit outdated," curious how the 800 is holding up.
Of course Android runs beefier widgets and all that jazz, Windows Phone is a little simpler and smoother so I don't think you need to go balls out on RAM/CPU but please let me know since this phone is over a year old.
Leonardo Daniels
I have it for a year now and it's an amazing device.
It easily replaces small tablets, because it has a lot to offer and Microsoft makes unique updates for each Lumia. This process takes a while but it benefits the phones in the long run.
I bought it when it was still running Windows Phone 8 but now I got 8.1 and the denim update is coming very soon here in Belgium.
I have had no issues with the phone at all, not once did I have to call support services or take it back to the store.
Its great for gaming too although I prefer to game on my PC. Some pokemon games have been emulated to work on it so if you find them in the store try them out for a dose of nostalgia. Almost all of the most popular apps are available now. And if the official version isn't that good there's always a third party option that's sometimes better than the official one.
App support is great too for the most part, I have had talks with some very friendly developers.
If you think I sound a little bit like a fan it's because I am, Windows Phone has completely won me over after the terrible experiences I had with Android.
I highly recommend this one!
elmonarcoful I've been wondering if I shod get the 830 or 1520. I can get them both for the same price on Amazon. I do like the 1520 more for various reasons but I heard it cracks extremely easy, like on first drops, even with cases sometimes, or in your pockets and when pressure changes (trains, planes, etc.) Is this true? I don't want to have to pay $200 for another screen when I could just get a new phone. People seem very disappointed with it from what I read.
Watching it from my S8 plus...OMG, the designs back in the days! 😂😂😂
TZVIRAL watching in my iPhone X’s max omg the s8 was so amazing
even in 2023 - i still miss Windows Phones
Ill forever miss my windows phone. Especially the keyboard
It's 2019 and the phone is still relevant spec wise
Not really. Even apple which has bad specs beats it.
This phone is bad just accept the truth
LOL, I watched this in 2017!
GuuzakaTube haha same
@Sean Tran & cookie monster
Wow, 28 likes and 2 replies?! 😮 Sure sign that people still enjoy watching (and for some using) this phone in 2017! 📱😎📱
@cookie monster
You're lucky it was able to get the Creator's Update in the first place, cuz there's a lot of upset 830, 930 and 1520 users that are demanding Microsoft to give them the official update.
I just ordered a lumia icon
Same here
Nothing can even come close to how Lumia used to look. Simple , Gorgeous, Awesome, Beautiful, Lovely, Cute, Sexy u name it.... Still my dream phone. I couldn't afford one and when I could, windows phone was gone! It breaks my heart everytime I think of my past. Still my sister has Lumia 540, still working fine , looks gorgeous as well.... ❣️❣️❣️
That's amazing! I really miss it too
What a phone they were. I wish they'd come back.
This boy has definitely moved on in 6 years and fully deserved. Rich, successful and still as humble as. Fair play Marques 👍
Raise hands still in 2022
Nov,2019
This popped up in my recommendation......
Damn I miss this phone it was beautiful tbh, had it in high school I just loved the tiles 💜 currently on IPhone 14 pro max
Who else is watching this in 2020?
Beautiful crispy video 👍
Nokia definitely knows how to make phones, it's such a shame they don't also use Android as an OS :(
I've been thinking, if they make the same exact phone but running on android instead of Windows, BAM. new competitor.
BEST RUclipsR EVER!
It's 2022 and I'm still checking used phone markets in search of one in good condition. I love Windows phones.
My First Phone 😍😍.... my first Crush ❤️ and yes it's 2022 but i still miss windows Phones. Cameras and designs where another level in those days .
Watching it in June, 2019, and wishing it was mine!
I got this recommend on the day smartphone awards 2020 was released 💀💀💀
It's almost the end of 2023 and every now and then I will search for wndows phone in youtube and watch a video like this from almost a decade ago. I really really really want these phones to be back, even though I realise that it may never happen. So sad to see that the Lumia and windows phones don't really exist...
My favorite phone of all time. I miss WindowsPhone!
I feel like some great features were missed out in your review.
1)built in 16gb (32gb international) plus external sd card support
2)built in wireless charging (international version)
3)glance screen notification
4)ability to launch camera from stand by mode just by holding the camera button
5)Nokia pro cam manual control
With that being said, it's overall a good impression review. Maybe somebody whose interested with the phone will dig out more information from other sources.
Ok
MAN, i'm in love with this phone
Did you ever get the phone? Lumia 1520? If so, how do you like it?
greetrigh28
I have it for a year now and its awesome.
The only issue would be the apps, it depends ofc because I have everything I need but others say they don't.
elmonarcoful thanks for the input
elmonarcoful whats wrong with the apps? Do u have to pay for alot of them?
kayla_jasmine well, some games that are free on android cost 0,99 euros or something.
That's what I've noticed but other than that you should be able to find everything you need.
There's no official youtube app though (because google and microsoft are bitter rivals) but there are rlly good third party alternatives. mytube or metrotube are the 2 best IMHO.
This review was really good!
Miss you Lumia from 2021
MB can u do a review on lumia 950?
just bought it today before they are all gone
i got it for 400 aussie dollars
i cant get a phone for that much any where near as good as this
i have the last and best nokia ever made
hoping it goes great for the next 2 or more years
just sharing the joy
s5 is better
nice joke
Yup, 1520 is much better than even 6S, 6S + and S6 edge! May be the S6 Note is a little better.
It's 2022. En this is the best OS ever made. So smooth and slick
3 years later still one of the most beautiful phone ever made.