After last week event at IFA where Samsung announced the first Windows Phone ATIV S and surprised everybody, we had lot of expectations from Nokia, specially after their huge success of Lumia Series 900, 800 & 710 and its low end model Lumia 610 .
I would say Nokia did it again, as Nokia & Microsoft announced Windows Phone 8, Lumia 920 running the next generation of Windows Phone OS, version 8 at New York in Press Conference today.
Specification for Lumia 920:
The Lumia 920 is the high-end flagship phone with screen size of 4.5 inch HD Curve Glass Display with super awesome Wireless charging feature ( Qi Wireless Power Standard) using the Fat boy Recharging bed along with 8MP Pure View.
- 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor
- Nokia Pure Motion HD + which brings blur free scrolling.
- Nokia Clear Black Display avoids sunlight reflection and brightness and adjusts according to outside ambiance.
- 2000 mAh battery
- Pixel transition speeds 2.5x faster than other phones, WXGA display (higher than 720p)
- Partnership with many outlets like Coffee shop and air ports for charging bed.
- 50% more object stability when taking a picture.
Colors & Preloaded Apps
The phone will be launched with four colors Black, White, Yellow and Red and will come with some Nokia specific applications – Nokia Drive, Nokia Music, .
- Nokia City lens which is augment reality enabled. which allows you to see name of places and restaurants.
- Nokia Maps will also get the augment reality.
- Smart Shoot lets you remove unnecessary objects from a picture.
Accessories :
Nokia Wireless Chargers :
- JBL Power Up Speakers with NFC for Music Play and also charging up the phone.
- JBL headphones will support switching using to NFC.
Pricing of Lumia 920 :
Nokia did not mention the pricing of the handsets, we will update on this.
Availability :
Windows Phone 8 is set to announce on October 29th and hopefully will be available as the holiday season begins.