
Nokia's smartphone is compatible with most networks worldwide owing to the support of the four main GSM frequencies (850, 900, 18 MHz).
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HTC's Windows Phone 8X is also much lighter at 130 grams (~0.29 pounds) despite the same screen diagonal. Samsung's Galaxy S3 has the bigger screen but is also only 8.6 millimeter thick (~0.34 inches, 20 percent less) at a total weight of 133 grams (~0.29 pounds, 28 percent lighter). This difference is noticed in a direct comparison. Apple's iPhone 5 only has a height of 7.6 millimeters (~0.30 inches, 29 percent less) and weighs 112 grams (~0.25 pounds, 40 percent lighter). It is much thicker and heavier than comparable smartphones. This is certainly an advantage for Samsung's ATIV 2 smartphone in the WP8 category.įinally, we compare the hard facts: Nokia's Lumia 920 features a size of 130 x 71 x 10.7 millimeters (w x d x h/~5.12 x 2.80 x 0.42 inches) and weighs 185 grams (~0.41 pounds). The battery is built-in and cannot be replaced (mono-block build). Nokia does not surprise in terms of maintenance. The phone will usually not be moved to such an extent as that this noise would be perceived in everyday use. It is the camera's optical image stabilizer. The clacking noise produced when shaking the phone should not discomfort the user. The phone only warps marginally even when stronger force is applied. Its stability also makes a very good impression. However, it looks very bulky in contrast to Apple's iPhone 5 or HTC's Windows Phone 8X. The blend of rounded sides and the linear finish at both the top and bottom make a very solid impression. We find the looks of the Lumia very appealing. On the other side, the casing is very susceptible to small scratches which cannot be prevented. For example, the black model's casing features a matte finish in contrast to the yellow model which is made of high-gloss poly-carbonate. But it is not just the colors that differ. Nokia also offers the Lumia 920 in red, black and white. Will Nokia successfully grasp what is probably its last chance?Ī yellow cracker! At least in our case. We are taking a close look at Nokia's Lumia 920. The key specs are its high-quality, 8.7 megapixel camera alongside an optical image stabilizer, proprietary applications for Windows 8, a peta-band LTE chip for swift Internet access, 32 GB of internal memory and a high-res 4.5-inch screen featuring 332 dpi. We are testing the flagship dubbed Nokia Lumia 920, which is to be sold for 649 Euros (~$860 RRP). It is followed by the midrange model Lumia 820. The recently debuted Lumia 620 starts it off as the entry-level version. Nokia presented three differently priced models at the launch of the current portfolio.
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Other manufacturers like Samsung or HTC also offer smartphones featuring Windows Phone 8, but also have devices with Google's Android in their portfolio at the same time. Increased advertising is to lure potential customers of iOS and Android. Microsoft and Nokia now collaborate with the launch of the Windows Phone 8. Nokia's next step would have been expected with the introduction of Apple's iOS in January 2007 and Google's manufacturer independent Android operating system in 2008. However, it missed the leap into the age of smartphones and held tight to its Symbian operating system. Nokia was likely the most important company at the time of simple cell phones. For the original German review, see here.
