AT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 available to pre-order, launches soon

When Nokia unveiled the Lumia 1520, the Finnish maker did not provide an exact launch date for its new Windows Phone 8 phablet. However, the device was announced to be available in a limited number of markets, including US.

Ahead of the official launch, Microsoft decided to shed some light regarding the US availability of the Lumia 1520 on AT&T. On the software giant's online store, the phablet is now listed as available to pre-order, with the release date set for November 15.

The AT&T version of the Lumia 1520 can be pre-ordered in black, red, yellow and white, and costs $199 with a two-year contract. That places it right in the Apple iPhone 5s and Samsung Galaxy S4 territory, based on pricing.

The online store already lists six reviews, but after a closer look it is obvious that none is for the Lumia 1520, but for the Lumia 925 instead.

The Lumia 1520 can also be pre-ordered without an AT&T contract. In this case, the cost of the handset rises to $549, which is $200 less than what Nokia announced that its new phablet would cost for the unlocked version. However, there is no indication that the Lumia 1520 purchased without an AT&T contract will also be carrier-unlocked.

Here are the highlights of the AT&T Lumia 1520: 6-inch display with a resolution of 1080 by 1920 and Corning Gorilla Glass 2 on top; 2.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor; 2 GB of RAM; 3,400 mAh battery; 16 GB of internal storage; 20 MP PureView rear-facing camera; 1.2 MP wide-angle front-facing shooter and 4G LTE cellular connectivity. The phablet runs Windows Phone 8 Update 3 coupled with Nokia Black software enhancements. The AT&T Lumia 1520 comes in at 162.8 x 85.4 x 8.7 mm and 206 grams.