Detailed specifications for the Nokia Lumia 820

The Details

The Details

  • Our most versatile Lumia

    Catch the moment with an 8 MP camera with Carl Zeiss lens and relive it in vivid colour on the 4.3” ClearBlack display.
  • Capture the magic

    Create perfect group photos with Smart Shoot by picking the best expression for each person.
  • Find your way

    Know more about the neighbourhood than the locals by viewing the world through HERE City Lens.
  • Designed to wow

    Show off in vibrant colour with removable, protective or wireless charging shells and matching headsets.
  • Store locator
9.9 mm
Nokia Lumia 820 red side
68.5 mm
Nokia Lumia 820 red front
123.8 mm

At a glance

  • 8.7 MP
    Main camera sensor
  • 4.3 ''
    Display size
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon™ S4
    Processor name
  • 8.1 h
    Talk time (3G)
  • 360 h
    Standby time (3G)
  • 61 h
    Music playback time
Available colours
Design

Design

Dimensions

Height

123.8  mm

Width

68.5  mm

Thickness1

9.9  mm

Weight

160  g

Volume

84  cm³

1 Volume thickness

Form factor

Form factor

Monoblock touch  

Display and User Interface

Display size

4.3  ''

Display resolution

WVGA (800 x 480)  

Display features

  • ClearBlack
  • Polarization filter
  • Brightness control
  • Orientation sensor
  • High brightness mode
  • RGB Stripe
  • Sunlight readability enhancements
  • Color boosting
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Easy to clean

Display colors

TrueColor (24-bit/16M)  

Aspect ratio

15:9  

Display technology

AMOLED  

Display height

93.0  mm

Display width

56.0  mm

Touch screen technology

Super-sensitive touch  

Sensors

  • Ambient light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity sensor
  • Magnetometer

Keys and Input Methods

User Input

Touch  

Operating keys

  • Volume keys
  • Camera key
  • Power/Lock key
Hardware

Hardware

Connectivity

Dual SIM

No  

Charging connectors

Micro-USB  

AV connectors

3.5 mm audio connector  

System connectors

Micro-USB-B  

USB

USB 2.0  

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 3.0  

Bluetooth profiles

  • Object Push profile (OPP) 1.1
  • Hands-free profile (HFP) 1.5
  • Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) 1.2
  • Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 1.4
  • Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP) 1.1

Wi-Fi

WLAN IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n  

Wi-Fi security modes

  • WPA2 (AES/TKIP)
  • WPA
  • WPA-Personal
  • WEP
  • WPA2-Personal
  • WPA-Enterprise
  • WPA2-Enterprise
  • PEAP-MSCHAPv2
  • EAP-SIM
  • EAP-AKA

NFC

  • Secure NFC for payment
  • Sharing
  • Pairing
  • Tagging

Other wireless connectivity

Wi-Fi Channel bonding  

Processor

Processor name

Qualcomm Snapdragon™ S4  

Processor type

Dual-core 1.5 GHz  

Data Network

GSM network

  • 1800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz

GSM max data speed DL

EGPRS 236.8 kbps  

GSM max data speed UL

EGPRS 236.8 kbps  

LTE network bands

  • 1
  • 3
  • 7
  • 8
  • 20

LTE max data speed DL

100 Mbps  

LTE max data speed UL

50 Mbps  

WCDMA network

  • 900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 850 MHz

WCDMA max data speed DL

HSDPA - 42.2 Mbps  

WCDMA max data speed UL

HSUPA - 5.76 Mbps  

Memory

User data storage

  • In device
  • Memory card
  • SkyDrive cloud storage

RAM

1 GB  

Mass memory

8 GB  

Expandable memory card type

MicroSD  

Maximum memory card size

64 GB  

Free cloud storage

7  GB

Power Management2

Battery model

BP-5T  

Battery capacity

1650  mAh

Battery voltage

3.7  V

Removable battery

Yes  

Standby time (2G)

360  h

Talk time (2G)

15.4  h

Standby time (3G)

360  h

Talk time (3G)

8.1  h

Music playback time

61  h

Maximum Wi-Fi network browsing time

6  h

Wireless charging

Yes, with accessory cover  

2 Operation times may vary depending on radio access technology used, operator network configuration and usage.

Qualcomm Snapdragon™ S4 Processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon™ S4 Processor

Performance

Do more. Wait less

Tap into faster performance. The Qualcomm Snapdragon™ processor CPU cores enable extra performance when you need it and puts you in charge of running the most demanding applications, including gaming, photography, as well as business and personal productivity.  

Power consumption

Less charging. More doing

The Qualcomm Snapdragon™ processor unique asynchronous technology enables each core to power up and power down independently, resulting in maximizing core performance level without wasting battery power.  

Technology

Beyond mobile. And beyond all expectations

Qualcomm Snapdragon™ S4 processor is a highly integrated, mobile-optimized system on a chip that delivers dynamic, immersive experiences and powerful, battery-friendly performance that can put new possibilities in your hands.  

Software and applications

Software and applications

Productivity features

Personal information management features

  • Calculator
  • Clock
  • Calendar
  • Phonebook
  • Alarm clock
  • Social networks in Phonebook
  • OneNote
  • Wallet
  • Family Room
  • Kid's Corner

Business apps

  • Adobe acrobat reader free download
  • Lync (Corporate IM) free download
  • SkyDrive storage for documents and notes
  • Company Hub for enterprise applications
  • Office apps: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, OneNote

Document formats supported

  • Excel
  • PDF
  • Word
  • OneNote
  • Powerpoint

Sync type

  • Exchange ActiveSync
  • Windows companion app
  • Mac companion app

Sync content

  • Calendar
  • Video
  • Pictures
  • Music
  • Contacts

Other Applications

Game features

  • DirectX 11
  • Touch UI
  • XBox-Live Hub

Graphics format

JPEG  

Software platform & User Interface

SW Platform

Windows Phone  

Software release

Windows Phone 8  

Communications

Communications

Email and Messaging3

Email clients

  • Hotmail
  • Yahoo! Mail
  • Outlook Mobile
  • Gmail
  • Mail for Exchange
  • Office 365
  • Nokia Mail

Email protocols

  • SMTP
  • IMAP4
  • POP3

Email features

  • Viewing and editing of email attachments
  • Always up to date
  • Multiple simultaneous email accounts
  • Text-to-speech message reader
  • Email attachments
  • Conversational view on email
  • Linking multiple inboxes to one
  • Inbox filtering
  • HTML viewer

Supported instant messaging services

  • Google Talk
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Windows Live Messenger
  • WhatsApp
  • Yahoo! Messenger
  • Skype IM
  • Facebook

Messaging features

  • Integrated text messaging and chat
  • Instant messaging
  • Concatenated SMS for long messages
  • Multiple SMS deletion
  • List of recently used numbers
  • Audio messaging
  • Text-to-speech message reader
  • Text messaging
  • Number screening for messaging
  • Unified MMS/SMS editor
  • Automatic resizing of images for MMS
  • Distribution lists for messaging
  • Multimedia messaging
  • Conversational chat style SMS
  • Unified inbox for SMS and MMS

3 Some services may be available only via downloading or dependent on the market. Only devices that offer compatible multimedia message or email features can receive and display multimedia messages. Content appearance may vary. Some images and ring tones can not be forwarded.

Call management

Call management features

  • Voice commands
  • Call waiting
  • Voice mail
  • Integrated hands-free speakers
  • Call forwarding
  • Call logs: dialled, received and missed
  • HD audio
  • Call history
  • Voice dial
  • Conference call
  • Skype voice call

Video call features

Skype video call  

Supported amount of phonebooks

One integrated phonebook  

Supports amount of contacts

Unlimited  

Ringtones

  • Downloadable ringtones
  • MP3 ringtones

Noise cancellation

Two microphone uplink noise cancellation  

Speech codecs

  • AMR-WB
  • GSM FR
  • AMR-NB
  • GSM HR
  • EFR
  • GSM EFR
Device security

Device security

Security

Enterprise security features

Remote security policy enforcement  

General Security features

  • Remote device locking via Internet
  • Secure NFC
  • Track and Protect via internet
  • Firmware update
  • Remote wipe of user data via Internet
  • Device lock
  • Device passcode
  • PIN code
  • Firmware and OS integrity check
  • Secure device start-up
  • Application sandboxing and integrity check

Advance security features

  • Lost device tracking
  • Browser integrated anti-phishing

Data encryption

User data encryption for device  

Sharing and Internet

Sharing and Internet

Browsing and Internet

Internet browser capabilities

Internet Explorer 10  

Social apps

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter

Photo sharing

  • Share over Bluetooth
  • Facebook
  • Flickr
  • Send as email attachment
  • SkyDrive

Video sharing

  • Video sharing with NFC
  • YouTube
  • Flickr
  • Picasa
  • Video sharing to social network and internet
  • Facebook
  • SkyDrive

Location sharing

  • WP location sharing
  • Foursquare

Wi-Fi hotspot

Up to 8 Wi-Fi-enabled devices  

Navigation

Navigation

GPS and navigation4

Location and navigation apps

  • HERE Maps
  • HERE Transit
  • HERE City Lens
  • HERE Drive+

Navigation features

  • Pin places to Start screen
  • Public transportation routing guidance
  • Reveal the surrounding places
  • Reviews, info and photos for places
  • Routing options
  • Save favourite destinations
  • Call, share and get directions to places
  • Free maps
  • Save and sync favs with maps.nokia.com
  • Find upcoming departure times
  • See places through the camera viewfinder
  • Live traffic information
  • Automatic day/night view switching
  • Venue maps - shopping and transport centers
  • Free voice guided turn-by-turn drive navigation
  • Offline maps
  • Online and offline favourites
  • Speed limit warnings

Location technologies

  • Magnetometer
  • A-GPS
  • Glonass
  • Cellular and Wi-Fi network positioning

4 Downloading of maps over-the-air may involve transferring large amounts of data. Your service provider may charge for the data transmission. The availability of products, services and features may vary by region. Please check with your local Nokia dealer for further details and availability of language options. These specifications are subject to change without notice

Photography

Photography

Main camera

Main camera sensor

8.7 MP  

Main camera focus type

Auto focus with two-stage capture key  

Camera digital zoom

4  x

Carl Zeiss Tessar lens

Yes  

Sensor size

1/3.2"  

Main camera f-number/aperture

f/2.2  

Camera focal length

26.0  mm

Camera minimum focus range

10.0  cm

Camera image formats

JPEG/Exif  

Flash type

Short pulse high power dual LED  

Flash operating range

3.0  m

Flash modes

  • Off
  • Automatic
  • On

Secondary camera

Secondary camera resolution

640 x 480  pixels

Secondary camera f-number/aperture

f/2.4  

Secondary camera - other features

  • Video recording
  • Still image capture

Main camera features

Main camera - other features

  • Touch focus
  • Landscape orientation
  • Auto and manual white balance
  • Still image editor
  • Geotagging
  • True 16:9 sensor

Digital camera add-ons

  • Cinemagraph lens
  • Smart Shoot lens
  • Panorama lens
  • Bing vision

Image capturing

Capture modes

  • Video
  • Still

Scene modes

  • Automatic
  • Night Portrait
  • Sports
  • Night
  • Close-up
  • Backlight

White balance modes

  • Cloudy
  • Incandescent
  • Fluorescent
  • Daylight
  • Automatic

Light sensitivity

  • ISO 100
  • ISO 800
  • Automatic
  • ISO 200
  • ISO 400

Photos viewed by

  • Camera Roll
  • Timeline
  • Photo editor
  • Favorites
  • Album
  • Photos from social networks
Music and Audio

Music and Audio

Music

Music apps

  • Nokia Music
  • Mix Radio

DRM support

PlayReady  

Audio features

  • Music recommender in Music player
  • Album graphics display in Music player
  • Playlists in Music player
  • Selection criterion in Music player
  • Audio Streaming
  • Dolby Headphone
  • Music Player
  • Cloud music offline playback
  • Media Player
  • Graphical equalizer
  • Podcasts
  • Cloud music playback

Music format

Codecs

  • MP3
  • AMR-NB
  • WMA 10 Pro
  • GSM FR
  • WMA 9
  • AAC LC
  • AAC+/HEAAC
  • eAAC+/HEAACv2

Audio playback file formats

  • ASF
  • MP4
  • AAC
  • AMR
  • MP3
  • M4A
  • WMA
  • 3GP
  • 3G2

Voice and audio recording

Audio recording file formats

AMR  

Audio recording codecs

  • AMR-NB
  • AAC LC

Audio recording features

Mono with high dynamics  

Video

Video

Main video camera

Camera video resolution

1080p (Full HD, 1920 x 1080)  

Camera video frame rate

30  fps

Camera video zoom

4  x

Video playback frame rate

30  fps

Video playback codecs

  • VC-1
  • Windows video
  • H.264/AVC
  • H.263
  • MPEG-4

Video playback file formats

  • MP4
  • WMV
  • AVI
  • 3GP
  • 3G2
  • M4V
  • MOV

Video recording formats

MP4/H.264  

Video white balance modes

  • Cloudy
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Automatic
  • Daylight

Main video camera features

Video streaming

  • YouTube browsing and video streaming
  • Progressive video download
  • Streaming from video services and internet

Video recording features

  • Video light
  • Video zoom
  • Continuous autofocus

Secondary video camera

Secondary video camera resolution

480p (VGA, 640 x 480)  

Secondary camera video recording format

MP4/H.264  

Environment

Environment

Environmental features

Materials

  • Free of PVC
  • Contains bio plastics
  • Contains recycled metals
  • Free of nickel on the product surface
  • Free of BFR, rFR as in Nokia Substance List

Energy efficiency

  • Automatic screen brightness adjustment
  • Battery saver feature
  • Energy efficient charger

Eco content and services

  • Available at Store
  • HERE Drive: route optimization
  • HERE Maps: pedestrian navigation

Recycling

100% recoverable as materials and energy  

User guide

  • Small printed guide, full on nokia.com
  • In-device user guide

Packaging

  • Made of renewable materials
  • Containing up to 60% recycled materials
  • Minimized package
  • Packaging is 100 % recyclable
  • Virgin wood fibres up to 100% certified
Accessibility

Accessibility

Accessibility features

Hearing

  • Vibrating alerts
  • TTY support
What’s in the box

What’s in the box

Sales Package

  • Nokia Lumia 820
  • Nokia AC-50 MicroUSB Charger
  • Battery BP-5T 1650 mAh
  • Nokia Charging and Data Cable CA-190CD
  • Nokia Headset WH-208
  • Product user guide
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