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The new Lumia 920 features a design similar to the previous Lumia 900 launched last year. But inside it has been upgraded with a 2,000mAh battery, near-field communications chip, integrated wireless charging, and an 8-megapixel camera that can shoot 1080p high-definition video.
The Finnish handset maker claims the Lumia 920 captures the highest quality video and images on a smartphone. Nokia's "PureView" technology is reportedly able to take in five times more light than competing smartphones without using flash.
Nokia has also boasted that its new Lumia 920 features what has been branded as "Super Sensitive Touch." The new curved glass touchscreen will allow use of the device while wearing gloves.
Also announced on Wednesday is the Lumia 820, a smaller 4.3-inch, lower-end device that has the same unibody look and feel as the larger Lumia 920. The handset has exchangeable shells that allow users to change colors or add wireless charging, and also allows users to input microSD cards.
Nokia's new Lumia 920 (left) and Lumia 820 (right).
Nokia did not announce pricing or availability of its new Lumia series on Wednesday. However, the company said that its phones will be available in select markets in time for the holiday shopping season. Both phones will be available in 4G LTE and HSPA+ variants.
The unveiling of Nokia's new flagship handsets comes just a week before Apple is set to hold a media event where it is widely expected the company will introduce its next-generation iPhone with a larger 4-inch display. This week, Apple sent out invitations to the press declaring "It's almost here," with the Sept. 12 date casting a shadow in the shape of the number 5, hinting at the so-called "iPhone 5."
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Looks like a great phone. Also a unique product by Nokia and Microsoft. Samsung and HTC take note, it is possible to produce a great phone without copying Apple.
Still look too close to their old Lumia. And what woul they do for customers who bought 600, 800 and 900 who are now cut loose? Buyers ran away as soon as they heard that their old Lumia won't have software upgrade and non-English keyboards.
Looks like a great phone. Also a unique product by Nokia and Microsoft. Samsung and HTC take note, it is possible to produce a great phone without copying Apple.
Agree - looks like a very nice device. Not sure about wireless charging - it is very convenient but supposedly very inefficient. What I'd like is a stand or cradle with a magnetized connector. It would be great if the 9 pin connector in the new iphone could also be used with a charging base that didn't require 'penetration' in order to charge.
It looks fairly snappy, I'll give it that. Display looks nice, too. Personally, though, I find the phone exterior ugly and I don't care for Windows on a phone. Or on a PC.
Having said that, I'd buy this over Android any day.
Why is every Apple website reporting on this thing? Why do we care?