Nokia fans have recently found themselves transitioning from a family Symbian platform to a new an exciting Windows Phone ecosystem, and the company has prepared a whole lineup of colorful and attractive yet powerful Windows Phones to choose from. While Nokia also has a selection of Windows Phone 7 devices to choose from, we are going to take a look at their new Windows Phone 8 lineup.
The Windows Phone interface may look the same across the manufacturers, but Nokia has brought the best of the smartphone experience to Windows Phones, making a Nokia Lumia Windows Phone stand out among its competitors. Along with it’s beautiful designs, vibrant colors and innovative imaging features, Nokia Windows Phones bring a collection of location and navigation based software and enhancements.
While each Lumia handset promises a satisfied end user, they have their own unique features which make them stand out. The following guide which has sorted the phones in order of price will help you select the best device to suite your needs.
Nokia Lumia 920
The Nokia Lumia 920 is the current flagship in Nokia’s Windows Phone lineup. It features a 4.5 inch PureMotion HD+ touch display, up to 32GB of internal storage, an 8.7 megapixel PureView camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls, wireless charging and is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor.Its PureView camera features Carl Zeiss optics and a floating lens technology which results in amazing low light photography and the lack of shudder or blurriness when capturing photos.
Nokia has also included features like a Super Sensitive display which can be used while your wearing gloves, a feature which is sourly missed on modern smartphones.
PROS: Best in class camera for imaging enthusiasts, amazing low light and blur-free performance, biggest and best Windows Phone from Nokia.
Nokia Lumia 820
The Nokia Lumia 820 brings some of the best features of the Lumia 920 in a more affordable price. The device features a 4.3 inch touch display, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor.
The device additionally features exchangeable shells with multiple functionality and colors. Nokia has also included features like a Super Sensitive display which can be used while your wearing gloves, a feature which is sourly missed on modern smartphones.
PROS: Its sleek design and innovative features will be appealing to business users. The ability for the user to express themselves through the exchangeable shells adds to the appeal of this handset. It also adds the ability of expandable storage which is not available to the Lumia 920.
Nokia Lumia 720
The Nokia Lumia 720 is one of the newer members of the Lumia family. It features a 4.3 inch touch display, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 6.7 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture, a secondary HD camera for videocalls and is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor with 512MB of RAM.Nokia has included an attractive design into an ever portable 128 gram frame. Additionally the Lumia 720 offers a brand new camera which is capable of beating almost any competitor in its class. It even has a front facing HD camera which Nokia claims is the best it has made to date. Nokia even gives users the option of clip on covers for wireless charging.
PROS: Best in class camera for social partygoers who want to capture their night out with friends.
Nokia Lumia 620
The Nokia Lumia 620 comes in a range of colors with a Dual Shot effect which allows you to mix and match to suite your personality. The device features a 3.8 inch touch display, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 5 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls. NFC and is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor with 512MB of RAM.Nokia has ensured that the Lumia 620 comes with enhanced sunlight legibility, so users don’t have to struggle to view their display under direct sunlight.
PROS: The choice of colors and affordable price, makes the Lumia 620 appealing to young people who like to express themselves.
Nokia Lumia 520
The Nokia Lumia 520 promises affordability without compromising the quality of the device. It features a 4.0 inch touch display, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 5 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture and is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor with 512 MB of RAM.Nokia has even included a super sensitive touch display and a choice of exchangeable shells at a very affordable €139 (before taxes and subsidies) which makes the Lumia 520 a great value for money.
PROS: A complete and powerful smartphone experience at an affordable budget conscious price.
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