Buy Lumia 830 or 1020?

[WPCentral Question]

Both are selling at almost the same price in India. I would like to know will Denim update and other updates be available on the Lumia 1020. I would also like to know if features like rich capture will be available for the Lumia 1020. Could you compare the two phones so its easy for me to decide.

 

[ShreyansShah]

really difficult to answer. i checked and cannot decide which one is better. i mean technically 830 is newer with better processor and chipset, 1020 has double RAM, which may compensate the processor. 1020 is a known performer. both has own benefits.

Denim update most probably will be there for 1020, but unsure about further updates.

 

[psoham777]

In WP you need only 1gb ram to run all the apps/games in your phone, so 2gb Ram in 1020 doesn't matter. If you are much into photography, go for 1020, otherwise for everyday use 830 is more than enough

 

[anon(8141431)]

Simple comparison actually. The lumia 830 is a better buy than a 1020. If you want a windows phone only for clarity of photos, go for the 1020. Otherwise the 830 is the better choice.

 

[pipe7]

Agree with the other responses. The 830 probably beats the 1020 in every way other than the camera. I don't think the extra GB of RAM makes a difference, I think its mainly for the camera and not really used for other functions. The screen type (AMOLED vs LCD) is debatable I suppose. I have a 1020 and love it, but if I was buying right now i'd likely go with the 830 over the 1020.

 

[ShreyansShah]

Agree with the other responses. The 830 probably beats the 1020 in every way other than the camera. I don't think the extra GB of RAM makes a difference, I think its mainly for the camera and not really used for other functions. The screen type (AMOLED vs LCD) is debatable I suppose. I have a 1020 and love it, but if I was buying right now i'd likely go with the 830 over the 1020.

i think the comments above regarding the RAM is absolutely correct. 2GB wont add up anything. that 2 GB might be required only for 41 MPix photos.
further, if u are not into serious photography, 830 is absolutely fine with CZ lens for 10 MP and PureView Tech. further to add, i read somewhere about some improvement in camera allowing faster photos in 830, which makes more sense.

personally, i am not in much photography. i take photos of my family and some places i visit. apart from that some documents and office work. this doesnot require more MP at all. in fact more MP means larger photos, not easy to share. that's why i liked 720. camera with 6.7 MP CZ lens, u get clear and nice pics in really small size.

except camera, 830 is always a preference.