Screen toughness

[peacefulberry]

I haven't heard a while lot of screen issues from 1520 owners (unless I missed something). But I would definitely buy a case and protector if you're worried about damaging it. It seems as though any manufacturer can suffer from this issue, and it to be a quality control issue. Should be covered by the phone's warranty.

 

[peacefulberry]

​My phone has the same issue too. But I bought it from EBAY. I can't exchange it for a new one. sadly

Have you tried using the manufacture warranty? It should be valid for a year after activation.

 

[ultravi0let]

I haven't heard a while lot of screen issues from 1520 owners (unless I missed something). But I would definitely buy a case and protector if you're worried about damaging it. It seems as though any manufacturer can suffer from this issue, and it to be a quality control issue. Should be covered by the phone's warranty.

This could not be more misleading. The PRIMARY issues with this model start with the screen (weakness, shattering, spider cracks) and compound deeper into hardware/software issues (overly sensitive touch/swipe, unevenly illuminating, ripples, dark/bright pixels/areas, light bleed) all the way down to hardware failure (digitizer, camera, charging port, wifi, etc.) While it may be somewhat true that all manufacturers/models are susceptible to this, the 1520 seems to have a larger than usual share of defective units resulting in more unhappy buyers. I actually love mine since I have not had problems show up immediately except the fragile screen, but it seems you either get a good one right off the bat, or you get a bad one and either quit or keep trying until a good one shows up.

 

[ikhwanZulkefli]

Yes. Only if it was hard pressed when being put on hard surface. Happens probably due to uneven surface of the back (camera). Other than that, passed all your requirements with a smile .

 

[taphius]

Wow that's really messed up :/
This kind of thing I was affraid of.. I hope these are isolated cases and simply defective units. You should exchange it for a new one

Yeah, waiting on a reply from Negri electronics and their warranty (purchased their protection plan).

 

[Marko009]

So today I finaly got my white lumia 1520, international unlocked model.. And guess what? The screen is the same as that in the video, shows ripples around camera area... Got it to exchange for new one and the other also shows artifacts when pressed with normal amount of force like when you tap something. They got one more left, it was black- the same issue. I'm starting to loose hope in nokia.. Such a great device, but the quality check is subpar

 

[eortizr]

The scree on the Lumia 1520 is very scratch prone as well as the camera lens, get case to protect the camera lens and a screen protector, even taking the phone out of your pocket will scratch the screen. I'm very anal about scratches and I tend to look for them. And my 1520 has a lot of small scratches that you can only see at the right angle and in certain light conditions. but they are there. My S5, Note 3 and M8 do not have this issue with the glass. Luckily, the display started to show some burn marks so AT&T is sending me a replacement at no cost under warranty, so this time the first thing I'll do is to put a screen protector and a case.

 

[opusthecat]

This phone (1520) has the most fragile screen of any phone I've ever owned (4s, 5, 5s, BB, S3). Pampered this phone from day 1 and it still got scratches on the screen. Bought a hybrid case to elevate the front and back glass surfaces from the desk tops and am waiting for the screen protector to come in. Using a 920 now until the screen protector comes in to prevent further damage. If you get one, get it protected before even turning it on.
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So true. I got my 1520 back from Palco after getting the screen replaced and carefully put it in my rear pocket to run errands (ordered a case off eBay but hadn't received yet). Made absolutely sure no car keys or anything else was ever in my pocket with the phone. Later that afternoon I got the case in the mail, went to put it on and noticed a couple tiny scratches on the screen that definitely weren't there when I took the protector off from Palco earlier that day. This screen is the most sensitive and un-durable I've ever had in a phone.

 

[Hugo Angulo]

First, sorry for my English.

I feel very fortunate to have a Lumia without major errors. Just any "scroll/tap" issue, and the screen does not distort when pressed, this only occurs at a specific point on the screen, i think that is normal.

I've had a Lumia 800, a terminal full of errors. Manufacturing errors that made me lose faith in Nokia.

And now, a model, the 1520, with very grave errors will not be corrected by nokia, because they are design errors... Design errors affecting an incredibly high percentage of users.

As I said earlier, I consider myself fortunate to have "only" the scroll&tap issue, casually. But it's frustrating because I've never, never had a phone with this problem.

... and I'm on the "Lucky side"...

Sorry, but I have to be realistic. Nokia & Microsoft have lost the ability to create quality terminals. The Lumia brand, always, always fails at something. My next phone will not be Nokia, sure.

 

[ak_r7]

I have been using it for a little over 3 months. My phone is without any case/screen guard. Most solid build quality I have seen. You just need to clean it regularly. No scratches on camera lens. Lumias are known for their build quality. Get it and you'll never regret it.
I love my 1520