I think every smartphone , (whether it's Nokia, Iphone , samsung, Htc , Sony etc.)has its distinct and impressive value. The only flaw is that, people will never get satisfied of what they have. We always want to have the latest or the popular ones.
depending on the user, if you love playing games, go to S4 but if you like taking pictures and videos, go to Nokia 1020, but we have to admit in pictures nothing beats Nokia....
As always this is how a comparison is made. Not biased just laying the cards out for people to decide for themselves - and this video certain helps decide. I'm going for the 1020 because I like snapping photos. GS4 is a good phone but its a copy cat of iiOS and I don't trust Samsung products yet coz it easily broke - I know my TVs before were Samsung while Nokia's are as you've said it built like a tank. I still have a 3310 working (no kidding)
***** I don't know what type of geek you are. You sound like one of those fanboys who likes one thing and hates the other one. No Offence. I am being straight up with you. Respect others opinion and what they prefer. Don't just judge them. Its just common sense.
I've the Samsung S2 and it's great! I'm due my contract renewal and thinking of going for the Nokia Lumia 1020! Mainly because of the camera! Like the look of it!
The Ultimate Variety Channel! Great choice! I myself bought a 64GB version of 1020. Was thinking of getting a 1520, but too big, doesnt have AMOLED, doesnt have 64GB on-board, doesnt have such a great cam, etc. No need for quad-core CPU hence 1020 it is :)
Brilliant review Mr. Fischer! That was high quality and very thorough and precise. Great work and something that has really been missing in other reviews found throughout the internet. This certainly heightened my regards and respect for pockertnow to the very top. Thank you and very well done.
I am a galaxy guy, I did go mess around with the lumia 1020 and I liked it, I liked the way I can customized it. Also my samsung has been acting up, getting stuck, and frozen. So if I am looking for something new, faster and more stable looks like the lumia is the one for me. I am not to worried about the camera but I guess that will be a plus. Dont get me wrong I love my galaxy, but its time to make a change, mainly because the bugging down issue of the galaxy its getting frustrating when you are doing something and it stays locked or bugged down. Also they talk about apps, come on people, how many apps do you really use? That should not be an issue. The most popular apps are in windows too and its going to grow even faster now.
***** in one word: camera. If u're looking for something else, you just made a big mistake. My 1020 freezes at times, apps suddenly close, problems sync it with my mail account, paid google/ youtube apps, highly limited amount of apps on the store, non removable battery, and so on... but at the end of the day, while watching the pictures i took, im like: meh! still worth it!
one of the most balanced reviews I've seen. i went for the Nokia Lumia 1020 because of the powerful camera. it's even better than my 12.5 megapixel canon.
The reason why I bought the s4 and not the 1020 is not because I think s4 is faster but because of the App Store. I think android has better apps then a windows phone if I'm wrong correct me.
ElTexMexAlex android's store has almost 450.000 apps, while the nokia's has over 170.000. Android's has books and movies, just as the iOS's store, but nokia's hasn't. Nokia has all social media apps and tons of games, so for me, it's enough to survive. I hope my answer was usefull to you.
One thing to learn about specs: Better specs does not declare winner! I am seriously tired of seeing the message on my Samsung phone that says "Your phone has been restarted to improve performance" Samsung phones NEED better specs because of the heavy, laggy, and unbalanced UI. And remember YOU are paying for those specs simply because those processors are more expensive. I would actually count that toward Windows phones pros: works smooth even with lower specs.
I was running android for the last 4 years. Last week i purchased the Lumia 1020. The os itself is okay don't have any problems with it at all. But I'm missing some apps. And I'd say the os definitely need an option to stop the screen from rotating. Besides all this the camera rocks!
Great video. I get the feeling you aren't as biased as a lot of the reviews I come across always seem to hate on WP. Good job. Look forward to future reviews/comparisons.
you know my father has had 2 (and still owns a 920)... and I can't stand the UI and the performance... windows phones fell like an even more dumbed down version of the windows 8 start menu... I get all I need + a million apps i can choose from on the s4. And the camera on the s4 is good enough. If I ever wanted to take "proffesional photos", i'd just pull out my d5. also I already sold the 1020 and not regretting that a single bit :) cheerz
Anhur Drift WP8 on lumia 1020 is fast as hell, smooth, and now that Microsoft bought Nokia's phone division, apps are gonna be getting better by the day. The design is flawless on the Nokia, and I would take the userface of a windows phone over a galaxy any day. The Galaxy is cluttered full of a bunch of apps you'll use maybe once a week, if that...
Tyler Stormborn Windows phone is sheer SHITE!! I got a 1020 i now understand why nokia failed this hard... a 1020 with a boosted processor, 2K screen, removable battery and running android, that will make me wet
i have had the s4 but now have the 1020 i love the 1020 way better but if the 1020 had more and better app it would be the best but i got all the apps i need at least for now
Thank you so much for the video. Very interesting. I have a Nokia Lumia 521 and I love the Windows OS but hate the camera and low space. I hade Android before and I prefer Windows so I'm having a hard time deciding if I should upgrade to Galaxy Note with T-mobile or change to ATT so I can get the Windows that l love so much with the amazing camera. By the way, do you have any videos about Galaxy Note? Thanks again.
The Lumia 1020 looks awesome! It'll be interesting to see what developments there have been by the time my next contract is up and I change up my Lumia 920! Will 41 Mega pixels on a PHONE ever be beaten I wonder? hehe
Probably the best comparison i ever seen. Tho gotta note that having a quad core processor isnt necessarily any faster than having a dual core. Most mobile apps probably wont even support 4 processors. It was the same thing when the first quad core pc processors came out... Nothing really supported more than two cores back then.
whenever i describe my 1020 to friends, I tell them that most phones are phones that happen to have camera attached, and the 1020 is a camera that happens to have a phone attached, i love it
I love taking photos with my Canon D7 slr camera. I can't wait to lay my hands on the Nokia 1020 to experience the camera power it packs and to compare it with my Canon!
Very valid points, but that all leads me that no phone is gonna be perfect or actually better cause the 2nd one phone becomes all that and then some, another phone comes out and we're right back into the circle in which we find ourselves in right now lol. In my current experiences I find I'm having a lot of fun with what's going on with this phone and I suggest to anyone giving it a shot as there are a lot of pros that do outweigh some glitches tho there are some things they may fix in an update
Apps is the only thing that has held me back from Windows 8 phones. I have seen them in use and they look great, snappy fast and simple and easy to use.
i was about to buy the nokia , but the phone feature was the deal breaker . got used to my s3 , which is perfect for the favorites tab . top of the screen is whatever contacts you put there , followed by the contacts you call more frequently . genius
is the lumia sensor actually bigger, or did they just put more pixels on a sensor the same size as the S4 sensor, and does the lumia shoot video in full 1920 HD ?
Bought one not long time ago. 1020 that is. Not as buggy as android and not feels like apple platform where users are hold hostage for money for every god damn app. Pictures are incredible for a mobile phone.
I am really trying to decide btwn this Nokia 1020 and new Samsung Galaxy Note 3. I am aware of the superior pixel of the 1020 but my question is about sound of video recording like at a concert. The sound on every phone I have ever used is horrible which is why I have to take my camera. Can you tell me if they have done any sound improvement on either of these phones?? (loud recordings is what I am interested in--quieter recordings works great on most phones)
May you please elaborate on the actual features of applications, such as how windows whatsapp can not send music from the gallery but samsung can. Also, which screen is stronger and less likely to crack when dropped Windows phone cannot save music that is sent on whatsapp... Etc
I am getting the Nokia Lumia 1020 today. I am getting it for e camera honestly. I have a 7 Mon old and hate how my pics come out and honestly do not like lugging a camera around. Can no wait till 4 to get it.
I think every smartphone , (whether it's Nokia, Iphone , samsung, Htc , Sony etc.)has its distinct and impressive value. The only flaw is that, people will never get satisfied of what they have. We always want to have the latest or the popular ones.
Exactly
depending on the user, if you love playing games, go to S4 but if you like taking pictures and videos, go to Nokia 1020, but we have to admit in pictures nothing beats Nokia....
trying playing games on nokia lumia best experience ever !
As always this is how a comparison is made. Not biased just laying the cards out for people to decide for themselves - and this video certain helps decide. I'm going for the 1020 because I like snapping photos. GS4 is a good phone but its a copy cat of iiOS and I don't trust Samsung products yet coz it easily broke - I know my TVs before were Samsung while Nokia's are as you've said it built like a tank. I still have a 3310 working (no kidding)
***** I've heard of several cases of the S4 literally blowing up like a bomb.
***** I don't know what type of geek you are. You sound like one of those fanboys who likes one thing and hates the other one.
No Offence.
I am being straight up with you. Respect others opinion and what they prefer. Don't just judge them.
Its just common sense.
nokia brick made nokia
Pretty much all of nokia's phone is "indestructible".
Finally! Been looking for a "and-that's-what-it-comes-down-to" review for weeks, this is precisely what I needed. Thanks a lot!
Michael, your accurate and professional descriptions are the main reason I keep tuning in to Pocketnow. Great work, and stay sharp!
I've the Samsung S2 and it's great! I'm due my contract renewal and thinking of going for the Nokia Lumia 1020! Mainly because of the camera! Like the look of it!
Don't, just wait for the SGS5 or Xperia Z2
Jonny Yang I've already upgraded. When the next upgrade comes I might go back to Samsung.
The Ultimate Variety Channel! Great choice! I myself bought a 64GB version of 1020. Was thinking of getting a 1520, but too big, doesnt have AMOLED, doesnt have 64GB on-board, doesnt have such a great cam, etc. No need for quad-core CPU hence 1020 it is :)
The Ultimate Variety Channel! how do you find the 1020? i have one and it's an excellent phone. the camera is superb.
@sultanabran1 I love it... Yes the camera is great. Don't know if I'll will ever change phones. XD
Still got my Nokia Lumia 900, apps are no problem for me! It is the perfect productivity phone for me, and has all social networking apps i need.
Same, only not the 900.
I'm getting a Lumia soon, but for now I'm so obsessed I keep watching these videos.
I am commenting you after 7 years.
This is great! You guys did such a good job on this. I felt like I was watching (UK) top gear. This has helped and I will be looking at more videos!
Brilliant review Mr. Fischer!
That was high quality and very thorough and precise. Great work and something that has really been missing in other reviews found throughout the internet.
This certainly heightened my regards and respect for pockertnow to the very top.
Thank you and very well done.
TH-cam recommends me to watch the legend compared to a S4 after 7 years.
yep...got recommended to me as well
Right, I always wanted the Nokia Lumia 1020 so much during 2012-2013
Na Nokia Lumia 1020 is the Legend not Samsung Galaxy s4
nokia 1020 WIN!!!!
I am a galaxy guy, I did go mess around with the lumia 1020 and I liked it, I liked the way I can customized it. Also my samsung has been acting up, getting stuck, and frozen. So if I am looking for something new, faster and more stable looks like the lumia is the one for me. I am not to worried about the camera but I guess that will be a plus. Dont get me wrong I love my galaxy, but its time to make a change, mainly because the bugging down issue of the galaxy its getting frustrating when you are doing something and it stays locked or bugged down. Also they talk about apps, come on people, how many apps do you really use? That should not be an issue. The most popular apps are in windows too and its going to grow even faster now.
I just love that those pictures were taken outside my window over here on central and highland!!! Great review cheers!
Fantastic videos. You guys are the most insightful and platform "fanboi neutral" reviewers I've seen. Keep up the excellent work.
Am I the only one who is watching in 2019?
im in 2020 lol
Helped me, bought 1020. Thanks again
***** in one word: camera. If u're looking for something else, you just made a big mistake. My 1020 freezes at times, apps suddenly close, problems sync it with my mail account, paid google/ youtube apps, highly limited amount of apps on the store, non removable battery, and so on... but at the end of the day, while watching the pictures i took, im like: meh! still worth it!
Got this recommend in 2020 lol 😂
Nice comparison. One of the best I've seen thus far.
one of the most balanced reviews I've seen. i went for the Nokia Lumia 1020 because of the powerful camera. it's even better than my 12.5 megapixel canon.
Nokia1020, best camera I've ever owned!! And it comes with a built in phone.. Amazzzzzzzing..
Lumia wins.... MegapixAllity .... :)
The reason why I bought the s4 and not the 1020 is not because I think s4 is faster but because of the App Store. I think android has better apps then a windows phone if I'm wrong correct me.
you're wrong, #corrected!
how do you know?
is the app store good enough to where I can trade my s4 for a nokia lumia 1020?
ElTexMexAlex android's store has almost 450.000 apps, while the nokia's has over 170.000. Android's has books and movies, just as the iOS's store, but nokia's hasn't. Nokia has all social media apps and tons of games, so for me, it's enough to survive.
I hope my answer was usefull to you.
ElTexMexAlex if you really bought the s4 instead of 1020 because of more apps then just...wow.
I'm so unused to a intelligent and fair assessment/review. You definitely earned a subscription
What I like most about pocketnow is that they're absolutely fair in comparison.
A Lumia 1020 user here and oh the camera.
One thing to learn about specs: Better specs does not declare winner! I am seriously tired of seeing the message on my Samsung phone that says "Your phone has been restarted to improve performance"
Samsung phones NEED better specs because of the heavy, laggy, and unbalanced UI. And remember YOU are paying for those specs simply because those processors are more expensive. I would actually count that toward Windows phones pros: works smooth even with lower specs.
you just took that awesome 41mb picture !
Then u compress it to 200kb to upload on instagram through 3g.
Plzzz compare nokia lumia 1520 and the Galaxy S4
I have both of these devices, and I can only agree with you 1000%. The 1020 is jawdropping awesome in every aspect.
Solid review actually. Both have amazing features! It's if you want better hardware or a better camera.
I'm willing to go with the Nokia. I just want something new and I'm tired of Android (for now)!
Nokia Lumia 1020 Is better for me :)
I agree
LUMIA 1020 FTW!!!
I was running android for the last 4 years. Last week i purchased the Lumia 1020. The os itself is okay don't have any problems with it at all. But I'm missing some apps. And I'd say the os definitely need an option to stop the screen from rotating. Besides all this the camera rocks!
Great video. I get the feeling you aren't as biased as a lot of the reviews I come across always seem to hate on WP.
Good job. Look forward to future reviews/comparisons.
I think the Nokia lumia 1020 has a very unique design.
Not even unboxing my 1020... gota sell it as fast as possible and stick with my s4 :)
you know my father has had 2 (and still owns a 920)... and I can't stand the UI and the performance... windows phones fell like an even more dumbed down version of the windows 8 start menu... I get all I need + a million apps i can choose from on the s4. And the camera on the s4 is good enough. If I ever wanted to take "proffesional photos", i'd just pull out my d5. also I already sold the 1020 and not regretting that a single bit :) cheerz
***** S4 has a barometer too. so i'm not entirely sure which category you would put 1020 ontop of s4. design - plausable. other than that - nah.
Anhur Drift WP8 on lumia 1020 is fast as hell, smooth, and now that Microsoft bought Nokia's phone division, apps are gonna be getting better by the day. The design is flawless on the Nokia, and I would take the userface of a windows phone over a galaxy any day. The Galaxy is cluttered full of a bunch of apps you'll use maybe once a week, if that...
Anhur Drift woop woop someone whose had a nokia smartphone but still likes samsung!
WP = Professionals/ Businessmen
Droid = kids
There is only 1 reason why Lumia loses. IT'S WINDOW PHONE !
Are you stupid? Look at the competition. It was too late to compete.
Jared Ahuatl first of all windows phones are slow idiot try yourself
Do you even windows OS. That shit takes no ram and processing power. Its really fucking good.
XxHumanxX
I have Windows phone and it is quite fast, stop lying because I am sure you never had one.
Tyler Stormborn Windows phone is sheer SHITE!! I got a 1020 i now understand why nokia failed this hard... a 1020 with a boosted processor, 2K screen, removable battery and running android, that will make me wet
very good video man! seriously information, like we all want.
Great Review. I have a HTC x8 and desperately want the Lumia 1020, That Camera is the bomb.
Nokia... I need a phone for work, and nokia is more productive than samsung.
Windows FanBoy ? AnyOne?
yes?
Samsung does shit with Android, they could make it SOOO much faster if they didn't throw every useless feature they think of into it making it heavy.
Great video. Well done. I think I'm going to hold onto my Galaxy S3 for now and wait and hope the Lumia 1020 will come to Verizon next year.
Good comparison. Still not sure which one I want to get, but it helps to watch the video. Thanks.
Nokia !
who is watching this vdo in 2016-2017
I got a Windows phone recently and it's fucking cool way better than Android
fantastic unbiased review :)
Great video! Very informative. Thank you!
I prefer nokia then samsung if I were to choose. And I'm not an iphone person
i have had the s4 but now have the 1020 i love the 1020 way better but if the 1020 had more and better app it would be the best but i got all the apps i need at least for now
For me NOKIA WINS
I really wanted that Nokia back in the day. At the time, I was using a ZTE Vital, and it sucked from a camera standpoint.
Thanks for this, really helps my decision making process.
I just need to figure out if I'm ready to migrate over to windows...cheers.
Nokia keep making phones. Apple stick on computers and tablets. Samsung stick with fridges.
#AmIRight
Hahahahaahha good comment
allan morgado Hahaha
lmao,love it XD,so true
Jace52 Hahaha now that I look back at it I hate nokia phones, but love their cameras Hahaha
Software Samesung. Hardware Kokia. End of the story.
wrong way
This review felt biased.
It probably was.
Great video! I'm subscribing!
Thank you so much for the video. Very interesting. I have a Nokia Lumia 521 and I love the Windows OS but hate the camera and low space. I hade Android before and I prefer Windows so I'm having a hard time deciding if I should upgrade to Galaxy Note with T-mobile or change to ATT so I can get the Windows that l love so much with the amazing camera. By the way, do you have any videos about Galaxy Note? Thanks again.
its too much android phones so winer for my is nokia
Windows is very good phone
The Nokia is better !!!
The Lumia 1020 looks awesome! It'll be interesting to see what developments there have been by the time my next contract is up and I change up my Lumia 920! Will 41 Mega pixels on a PHONE ever be beaten I wonder? hehe
Very informative. We'll stated. I've subscribed!!!
nokia 1020 win
Probably the best comparison i ever seen. Tho gotta note that having a quad core processor isnt necessarily any faster than having a dual core. Most mobile apps probably wont even support 4 processors. It was the same thing when the first quad core pc processors came out... Nothing really supported more than two cores back then.
whenever i describe my 1020 to friends, I tell them that most phones are phones that happen to have camera attached, and the 1020 is a camera that happens to have a phone attached, i love it
Thanks it's really useful 😊😊
I think this is the best review channel.
I love taking photos with my Canon D7 slr camera. I can't wait to lay my hands on the Nokia 1020 to experience the camera power it packs and to compare it with my Canon!
thank you for sharing !!! you are the best!!!
Michael! I would like you to make a comparision between Iphone 5s vs Nokia Lumia 1020. Thanks, i'll really like to see it
Very valid points, but that all leads me that no phone is gonna be perfect or actually better cause the 2nd one phone becomes all that and then some, another phone comes out and we're right back into the circle in which we find ourselves in right now lol. In my current experiences I find I'm having a lot of fun with what's going on with this phone and I suggest to anyone giving it a shot as there are a lot of pros that do outweigh some glitches tho there are some things they may fix in an update
Awesome comparison between them
Nice Review!!
Amazing review. Thanks for the information
bravo! nice and clear review!
I lov this guys review haha made me laugh ! i am gona sub you!
Apps is the only thing that has held me back from Windows 8 phones. I have seen them in use and they look great, snappy fast and simple and easy to use.
On a totally different note, love the watch at 7:23...what's it called?
i was about to buy the nokia , but the phone feature was the deal breaker . got used to my s3 , which is perfect for the favorites tab . top of the screen is whatever contacts you put there , followed by the contacts you call more frequently . genius
Thank u! Great n informative video :)
you have a new subscriber :)
is the lumia sensor actually bigger, or did they just put more pixels on a sensor the same size as the S4 sensor, and does the lumia shoot video in full 1920 HD ?
Thank you! very interesting tutorials :)
Where can I get that awesome wristband for the pebble? :D
Thanks!, really useful!
Thank you very much for showing us measure up Lumia and Glaxy s4. I bought both.
great review!
great review. big thanks.
Stucked deciding wether you're tony stark or not. #great review anyway.. love ironman haha
Bought one not long time ago. 1020 that is. Not as buggy as android and not feels like apple platform where users are hold hostage for money for every god damn app. Pictures are incredible for a mobile phone.
I didn't know Tony Stark did reviews. You're awesome man.
Nice watch at 6.00! What is it?
I am really trying to decide btwn this Nokia 1020 and new Samsung Galaxy Note 3. I am aware of the superior pixel of the 1020 but my question is about sound of video recording like at a concert. The sound on every phone I have ever used is horrible which is why I have to take my camera. Can you tell me if they have done any sound improvement on either of these phones?? (loud recordings is what I am interested in--quieter recordings works great on most phones)
May you please elaborate on the actual features of applications,
such as how windows whatsapp can not send music from the gallery but samsung can.
Also, which screen is stronger and less likely to crack when dropped
Windows phone cannot save music that is sent on whatsapp... Etc
Looking for a smart phone and decided to buy Nokia 1020 after watching this video .. Thanks Bro for the info
I am getting the Nokia Lumia 1020 today. I am getting it for e camera honestly. I have a 7 Mon old and hate how my pics come out and honestly do not like lugging a camera around. Can no wait till 4 to get it.
Indeed I just love playing with my Live tiles, they're a lot more efficient than widgets + no resource consumption