If you've been tempted by the 41-megapixel AT&T Nokia Lumia 1020, Amazon is going to tempt you even further. It is offering the smartphone for $249.99.
When it comes to choosing a Windows Phone smartphone, there is a clear leader. Nokia is the most successful Windows Phone licensee and its Lumia smartphones have become the poster kids for Microsoft's mobile platform. A major reason Nokia's Lumia smartphones are chosen over other Windows Phone licensees is due to the fact that Microsoft has allowed the company to add special customizations and software that dramatically enhance the user experience.
The Lumia 1020's main attraction is its high-end 41-megapixel PureView camera, which is currently the best camera found in any smartphone regardless of platform. The company is known for its quality imaging technology and the Lumia 1020 does not disappoint. Tech critics and consumers have praised the images the smartphone and its technology are able to produce.
The AT&T Nokia Lumia 1020 features a 4.5-inch ClearBlack AMOLED PureMotion HD+ display with a resolution of 1280 x 768 and a pixel density of 334 pixels per inch (ppi). It also uses a special sunlight readability enhancement, scratch-resistant glass and includes support for wide viewing angles. It is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, Adreno 225 graphics processing unit (GPU), has 32GB of internal storage and 2GB of RAM.
The Lumia 1020 uses a 41-megapixel PureView rear camera with Carl Zeiss optics, boasts optical image stabilization (OIS), Xenon flash and full HD 1080p video recording. The smartphone also includes a 1.2-megapixel front facing camera for video chat. In terms of wireless connectivity, it features a 4G LTE radio, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, and NFC.
Nokia ships the Lumia 1020 with a long lasting non-removable 2,000mAh battery, which offers up to 19 hours of talk time and 16 days (384 hours) of stand-by time. Its dimensions are 5.13 x 2.81 x 0.41 inches (130.4 x 71.4 x 10.4 mm) and weighs 5.57 oz (158 g).
You can purchase the AT&T Nokia Lumia 1020 from Amazon for $249.99 when signing a new 2-year contract, which allows for notable savings over the $299.99 price AT&T is charging online and in its retail stores. Amazon is offering the smartphone in choice of black, yellow, and white and is also including free two-day shipping with the order.
