Is the Lumia 1520 Still a Good Buy?

[LittleOsorio]

I can find a Lumia 1520 on eBay for about $170-$200 and I thought it's a good deal but I was wondering if the phone has really aged that much since it first came out.

 

[Jazmac]

Its holding value because it still has a lot going for it. I think you don't go wrong in that price range.

 

[xrs22]

Not much behind the Icon or 930 spec wise.

 

[pavvento]

I can find a Lumia 1520 on eBay for about $170-$200 and I thought it's a good deal but I was wondering if the phone has really aged that much since it first came out.

When my 950 arrives I will be selling my unlocked yellow 1520.3 if you're interested.

 

[RumoredNow]

Not much behind the Icon or 930 spec wise.

Whatchu talkin' 'bout Willis?

1520 has an SD card slot. 930 does not.
1520 has Glance, 930 doesn't,
1520 has killer battery life, 930 is not even close by all accounts.

Same SoC. Same RAM. Same Camera...

930 has AMOLED vs 1520 IPS LCD - highly subjective which is better.
Higher pixel density on 930 may thrill some, but the full HD 361ppi screen on the 1520 is very nice.

I shopped both these phones and found the 1520 delivered more features that mattered to me.

Subjectively, I would say the 930/Icon is a step behind.

Further evidence, 1520 comes in more radio configurations for more carriers around the globe.

Nokia Lumia 1520 vs. Nokia Lumia Icon vs. Nokia Lumia 930 - GSMArena.com

 

[RumoredNow]

P.S.: The 1520 is still a dynamite phone and very usable. Lumia is only now surpassing it with the 950 and 950 XL.

$200 is well worth it for a good unit.