Nokia·Flagship · Released Jul 2013
Lumia 1020
The 41 MP Windows Phone — a true camera-phone legend.
52/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$299 (subsidized)
Color · Yellow
Display
4.5" AMOLED
Chipset
Snapdragon S4 Plus
Memory
2 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
41 MP · f/2.2 PureView
Battery
2,000 mAh
Weight
158 g
AI Snapshot
The camera phone that defied physics for 2013.
Lumia 1020’s 41 MP PureView sensor was years ahead of its time. Windows Phone ate the rest of the phone’s potential.
Subscores · 0–100
Display56
Camera80
Performance40
Battery50
Build76
Value40
- 41 MP PureView sensor — legendary.
- Xenon flash.
- Iconic yellow polycarbonate body.
- Lossless zoom from raw oversampling.
Full specifications
Type
AMOLED PureMotion HD+
Size
4.5 inches
Resolution
1,280 × 768 px
Main
41 MP PureView, f/2.2, OIS, Xenon flash
Sensor
1/1.5″ — huge for 2013
Selfie
1.2 MP
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -98.1%
This
30,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -96.6%
This
100
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -96.9%
This
250
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -99.2%
This
0.5 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Lumia 1020 released?
The Lumia 1020 was released in Jul 2013.
What is the Lumia 1020 screen size and type?
The Lumia 1020 has a 4.5" AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Lumia 1020 use?
The Lumia 1020 is powered by the Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Lumia 1020 have?
The Lumia 1020 ships with 2 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Lumia 1020 battery capacity?
The Lumia 1020 has a 2,000 mAh battery.
What is the Lumia 1020 main camera?
The Lumia 1020 has a 41 MP · f/2.2 PureView main camera.
Does the Lumia 1020 have 5G?
The Lumia 1020 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the Lumia 1020 worth buying?
Lumia 1020’s 41 MP PureView sensor was years ahead of its time. Windows Phone ate the rest of the phone’s potential. SpecEagle gives the Lumia 1020 an editorial score of 52/100.