Big is beautiful, and this particular mantra is certainly believed
by Nokia as its 6-inch Lumia 1320 is nothing short of an imposing
presence. The more
affordable sibling of the Nokia Lumia 1520 packs quite
a punch thanks to its size, but do the specs live up to the statement: bigger is better?
Key features
Although the volume rocker, power button and camera shutter take their usual place on the right-hand side of the phone, due to the sizable nature of the phone different positioning would have put an end to accidental camera activation when texting.
The design is, however, still typical to the Lumia range thanks to the near-seamless polycarbonate back cover, which clicks off to reveal the SIM and MicroSD slots. The Lumia 1320’s mighty 3400mAh battery is also non-removable, much like the Lumia 625.
The 6-inch LCD display is impressive, although Nokia’s decision to give the Lumia 1320 a 720p resolution and 245 pixels per inch does dilute the whole screen experience. Image quality is affected and web page text becomes a little fuzzy at the edges, but as mid-range version of a premium counterpart we’ve come to expect this.
Although normally preloaded, Nokia Smart Cam does have to be downloaded onto the Nokia Lumia 1320 and we definitely recommend this, as the photography suite is essential for those who love to capture memories, thanks to its astounding capabilities. Amateur photographers can pass as professionals due to Smart Cam enabling tricks including motion blur and Sequence Shot, which takes several frames of the same image before selecting the best one.
Running the latest version of Windows Phone 8.1, the Lumia 1320’s interface is vibrant and slick with the same Live Tiles homepage as previous Lumia models. There is nothing quite like the Windows Phone operating system on the market – and everything about it looks and feels great – yet we can’t help but think it still lacks a certain something when compared to Android and iOS.
The omission of a notification centre does slightly detract from the overall functionality, however aspects such as the People Hub is a welcome element, pulling through streams of information about your social network friends and connections.
Although there is an extra row of Live Tiles thanks to the 6-inch area, it does appear that Microsoft hasn’t altered the interface to accommodate a larger screen. Unfortunately, the keyboard is still situated at the bottom third of the display, which makes for a rather top-heavy typing experience. Having said this, the super-sensitivity of the display is a revelation when composing messages.
Another perk of Nokia’s innovation is MixRadio, which grants you free access to hours of music based around carefully compiled themes, genres and selected artists. Somewhat like the Spotify app, you are limited to six skips in an hour, but MixRadio is certainly a generous offering.
The Nokia Lumia 1320’s display also helps to make the phablet perfect for watching videos, although 8GB of internal storage may not allow for a substantial film archive – a microSD card is a must, but otherwise we have no complaints.
Key features
- 6-inch LCD display
- 5 megapixel camera
- 4G capability
- 1.7GHz dual-core processor
- 3400mAh battery
Nokia Lumia 1320 review
Nokia Lumia 1320 review: Design & hardware
The Nokia Lumia 1320 is, we have to say, a bit of a unit. Weighing in at a hefty 220g, it’s 5mm longer and 1mm thicker than the Lumia 1520, which makes for some pretty chunky dimensions. For those of us who have slightly smaller hands, the phablet is definitely a tricky bit of tech to navigate single-handedly.Although the volume rocker, power button and camera shutter take their usual place on the right-hand side of the phone, due to the sizable nature of the phone different positioning would have put an end to accidental camera activation when texting.
nokia lumia 1320 specs
The design is, however, still typical to the Lumia range thanks to the near-seamless polycarbonate back cover, which clicks off to reveal the SIM and MicroSD slots. The Lumia 1320’s mighty 3400mAh battery is also non-removable, much like the Lumia 625.
The 6-inch LCD display is impressive, although Nokia’s decision to give the Lumia 1320 a 720p resolution and 245 pixels per inch does dilute the whole screen experience. Image quality is affected and web page text becomes a little fuzzy at the edges, but as mid-range version of a premium counterpart we’ve come to expect this.
Nokia Lumia 1320 review: Software & multimedia
Nokia is well known for its camera technology and the Nokia Lumia 1320’s 5 megapixel sensor performs well, with the autofocus and LED flash boosting its overall functionality. The native Nokia Creative Studio certainly impresses due to its range of filters and editing options, such as colour pop and collage, for picking out isolated colours and compiling your favourite images.Although normally preloaded, Nokia Smart Cam does have to be downloaded onto the Nokia Lumia 1320 and we definitely recommend this, as the photography suite is essential for those who love to capture memories, thanks to its astounding capabilities. Amateur photographers can pass as professionals due to Smart Cam enabling tricks including motion blur and Sequence Shot, which takes several frames of the same image before selecting the best one.
nokia lumia 1320 specs
Running the latest version of Windows Phone 8.1, the Lumia 1320’s interface is vibrant and slick with the same Live Tiles homepage as previous Lumia models. There is nothing quite like the Windows Phone operating system on the market – and everything about it looks and feels great – yet we can’t help but think it still lacks a certain something when compared to Android and iOS.
The omission of a notification centre does slightly detract from the overall functionality, however aspects such as the People Hub is a welcome element, pulling through streams of information about your social network friends and connections.
Although there is an extra row of Live Tiles thanks to the 6-inch area, it does appear that Microsoft hasn’t altered the interface to accommodate a larger screen. Unfortunately, the keyboard is still situated at the bottom third of the display, which makes for a rather top-heavy typing experience. Having said this, the super-sensitivity of the display is a revelation when composing messages.
Another perk of Nokia’s innovation is MixRadio, which grants you free access to hours of music based around carefully compiled themes, genres and selected artists. Somewhat like the Spotify app, you are limited to six skips in an hour, but MixRadio is certainly a generous offering.
The Nokia Lumia 1320’s display also helps to make the phablet perfect for watching videos, although 8GB of internal storage may not allow for a substantial film archive – a microSD card is a must, but otherwise we have no complaints.
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