LG isn’t the only one with major goof-ups this year as almost every upcoming Nokia device has been leaked with concrete details. And what we have for you today is a ‘complete list’ of specifications for the Lumia 1520 phablet which is expected to go official at an event on October 22 along with various other devices.
The Lumia 1520 is expected to arrive in the US exclusively thorough AT&T, while a Verizon-specific variant is in the works with a smaller form factor. Based on the details provided by Nokiapoweruser, the former will carry a 6-inch display, making it the first Windows Phone phablet from Nokia. While we already knew that, the leak has shed light on the technology used for the 1080p panel, which is AMOLED with PureMotion HD+.
Design-wise, the phone will have a unibody form factor measuring 152mm x 81mm x 8.7mm. The AT&T variant is said to weigh 176 grams, while the global model will tip the scales at 185 grams. On the inside, you can expect a 2GHz Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of RAM, storage choices of 32GB or 64GB, a microSD card slot, a 3400mAh battery and 4 HAAC mics.
The rear camera is rumored to be 20MP with Carl Zeiss optics. According to the report, 18MP resolution in 4:3 aspect ratio is the maximum usability of the sensor. The device will have the Pro Camera app with ‘improved saturation settings’ and the ability to capture 5MP and 16MP images simultaneously. It will also have 1.8x lossless zoom in pictures and 4x while recording videos in 720p HD.
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– Nokia will also launch a variant of the Lumia 1520 for Verizon. Read more here.
– A Windows RT tablet, the Lumia 2520, is also planned for October 22 unveiling.
– Microsoft has announced Windows Phone 8 GDR3. Here are the details.
The Lumia 1520 is expected to go on sale via AT&T for $299 subsidized and $699 off-contract during the second week of November. It should make its global debut in December. The Lumia 2520 Windows RT tablet and Lumia 929 as well as 825 phablets will also be present at the October 22 event.