The first Microsoft-branded Lumia handset is now available, but so far there’s no new flagship Lumia device. One of the larger Nokia Lumia flagships that is still standing its ground is the Lumia 1520 that released last year. While this is still a notable device it faces tough competition in the form of the new flagship phablet from Samsung. Today we have a video comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs. Nokia Lumia 1520.
The Galaxy Note 4 has a 5.7-inch display and runs Android 4.4.4 KitKat that will be upgraded to Android 5.0 Lollipop. The Lumia 1520 has an even larger 6-inch display and launched on Windows Phone 8.0, now upgradable to WP 8.1. Both have very impressive camera arrangements that should appeal to potential buyers of either handset.
The Note 4 has a 16-megapixel rear camera with autofocus, LED flash, optical image stabilization, and video capture of 2160p@30fps or 1080p@60fps. It also has a 3.7-megapixel front-facing camera and a plethora of camera features. The Lumia 1520 has a 20-megapixel rear camera with Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, dual-LED flash, optical image stabilization and video recording capability of 1080p@30fps. There’s also a 1.2-megapixel front-facing unit.
Below this article we’ve embedded a YouTube video from Phone Arena for your viewing convenience. It pits the Galaxy Note 4 against the Lumia 1520, and it will certainly be interesting to see which of these devices is the most versatile. The comparison begins with looking at the designs and some of the features, and moves on to the displays, the Android vs. Windows Phone experience, web browsing, and audio.
The video then discusses the camera capabilities of each and shows some sample images and video footage taken with the phones to compare. You’ll then hear details of call quality, and battery life before the summary. Ultimately the Galaxy Note 4 is felt to be the superior handset for specs, performance and features. However, it has a higher price tag and for those who don’t want to pay so much the Lumia 1520 still has plenty to recommend it.
The video below certainly offers plenty of useful insight into both of these phones and could help you to make up your mind about the best choice for you. It’s worth bearing in mind that we’re starting to hear about a device dubbed the Microsoft Lumia 1030 that’s rumored to have significant camera specs and could be unveiled in Q1 next year. Therefore, some readers may want to wait and see what that brings to the table.
When you’ve taken a look at the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs. Microsoft Lumia 1520 video comparison below we’d be interested in hearing your thoughts. Would you only consider purchasing the newer Galaxy Note 4 with its latest specs? Maybe you still think the Lumia 1520 still has plenty to offer despite its age?