Hands On With the Nokia Lumia 1020

Nokia finally unveiled its worst-kept-secret flagship Windows Phone, the Lumia 1020, on Thursday. We spent some time with the device, and even test-drove its jaw-dropping 41-megapixel camera.

The Nokia Lumia 1020 doesn't feel like a camera when you hold it, which is a leg up over other camera-phone hybrids such as the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom. Nonetheless, its photo-taking ability is the clear emphasis, which is obvious from the lens-holding protrusion on the back and — to a lesser extent — the dedicated shutter button on the right side.

Nokia tried its hardest to keep the 1020 as thin as possible (protrusions notwithstanding), and it's significantly lighter than the company's previous flagship, the Lumia 920 — 5.6 ounces instead of 6.5. The screens are exactly the same at 4.5 inches, but the 1020 feels better in the hand, which is also probably why Nokia didn't incorporate wireless charging into the phone (although an accessory makes that possible).