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Nokia Lumia 820

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Nokia Lumia 820

2012 • Windows Phone • 2G, 3G, 4G

Nokia Lumia 820 matters as a Nokia smartphone in 2012 because it helps document what the brand was offering in that part of its lineup. On this site, the model is especially useful as a reference point for 8 MP camera, 1650 mAh battery, and 2G, 3G, and 4G support.

Specifications

Release year2012
Typesmartphone
OSWindows Phone
Network2G, 3G, 4G
Display4.3" / AMOLED / 480 x 800
Battery1650 mAh
MemoryRAM 1024 MB, Storage 8192 MB
CameraMain 8 MP, Front -
Body160 g / 123.8 mm x 68.5 mm x 9.9 mm
Network technologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 20
Network speedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
GPRSClass 12
EDGEClass 12
Announced2012.0
StatusAvailable. Released 2012, November
SIMMicro-SIM
Screen/body ratio62.1
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 225
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal memory8GB 1GB RAM
RAM text1.0
Main camera text8.0
Main camera featuresCarl Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash
Main camera video1080p@30fps
Selfie camera textVGA
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes
WLANWLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.0
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFCYes
RadioFM radio
USBmicroUSB 2.0
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery typeRemovable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery (BP-5T)
ColorsBlack, Gray, Red, Yellow, White, Blue, Violet
PriceUSD 219.3

Why This Model Matters

Nokia Lumia 820 matters as a Nokia smartphone in 2012 because it helps document what the brand was offering in that part of its lineup. On this site, the model is especially useful as a reference point for 8 MP camera, 1650 mAh battery, and 2G, 3G, and 4G support.

Descriptions

Nokia Lumia 820 is a Nokia smartphone released in 2012. In this catalog, the model is most closely associated with Windows Phone software, 2G, 3G, and 4G connectivity, 4.3" display, 1650 mAh battery, and 8192 MB storage.

Nokia Lumia 820 fits into Nokia's lineup as a smartphone focused on everyday communication and practical hardware choices. Support for 2G, 3G, and 4G helps place it within the network standards of its generation. Notable details include Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait chipset, camera features such as Carl Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash, fm radio, and expandable storage, which helps explain how this device compared with nearby Nokia models in the same period.

For buyers or researchers comparing Nokia devices from 2012, Nokia Lumia 820 is useful as a reference point for what a smartphone typically offered in that period. Key reference points include 8192 MB of storage, 1650 mAh battery capacity, and 8 MP main camera.

On this page, the specifications table and descriptive notes help place Nokia Lumia 820 within the wider Nokia catalog. Details such as AMOLED and 123.8 x 68.5 x 9.9 mm and 160 g provide extra context for understanding the device's design priorities and day-to-day usability.