(Credit: Aloysius Low/CNET)Following last week's launch of the Nokia Lumia 1020 in Malaysia, the handset maker's flagship Windows Phone 8 device will debut in Singapore on October 5. Loyal fans who have been waiting for a long time since the smartphone's announcement in July will be able to purchase the Lumia 1020 for S$999, bundled with the Camera Grip accessory that's worth S$98. The smartphone will also be available from the three Singapore mobile operators with subsidized prices on contract.
Aside from Malaysia and Singapore, the Lumia 1020 will also be launched in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam soon, starting in October. Look out for local announcements if you are from one of those countries for pricing and bundles.
Rated as the best smartphone shooter available, the Lumia 1020 boasts of a 41-megapixel camera that uses pixel binning to deliver very detailed images. It also has superior low-light performance and is capable of long exposure shots.
Read our review of the Lumia 1020 here if you're still undecided between the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Apple iPhone 5S or the Sony Xperia Z1.
[h=5]About the author[/h]Aloysius Low is a Senior Writer at CNET Asia and covers all things mobile. A former World of Warcraft addict, he now dabbles in social media to stave off the withdrawal symptoms. As a lover of all things furry, he's also the unfortunate slave/minion of two adorable cats.
Aloysius Low, Senior Writer
