Nokia Lumia 1520 Review: Testing The Battery Of Nokia's Largest Windows Phone

Most of Nokia Lumia 1520 review articles lately commend the Finnish manufacturer's effort in coming up with a fresh device with high-end specs and stunning design. Now let's go to practical, everyday use. Is it able to withstand a day of moderate use in just a single charge?

The Lumia 1520 boasts a 3,400mAh battery, which is the largest Nokia has ever included in its phones. But considering the phone's massive 6" screen, one may wonder if the battery is enough for a device with this size and power. 

Fortunately, the Nokia device worked wonders when it comes to 3G talk time. In a battery endurance test by GSM Arena, the phone managed to last 28 hours of continuous 3G phone calls, which is very impressive. 

Next up is web browsing with Wi-Fi enabled. The phone's battery died after more than 12 hours of heavy web surfing. That would prove useful for consumers who always surf the Web, post their status and pictures on Facebook, or visit the Windows Store. 

Finally, the Lumia 1520 underwent the video playback test where it scored more than 12 hours. Considering the huge screen, this is still an accomplishment for the Finnish manufacturer, especially in their first take on a phablet. 

Overall, the Nokia Lumia 1520 review for battery endurance is clearly on the user's advantage. In moderate to heavy usage, the WP-powered handset can easily last more than a day's worth of smartphone usage.