I just recently bought a Nokia 928; it's my first Windows 8 Phone. I previously used an Apple iPhone 4 for about two years. Before that an HTC HD2 (POS) for a few months. Then early on, spent a few years with various Blackberries. I tried the HTC Thunderbolt and returned it for the iPhone. I am looking to get two or more years out of the Nokia 928. My complaints may not be valid at the moment, as I am use to iOS after 2+ years. I will start with positive and then list a few of my immediate complaints. With hopes someone with more experience will chime in.
Positive
Complaints
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Niall
Positive
- Live Tiles are nice, they show a LOT more information compared to iOS icons.
- I like how I can arrange them and customize the size to my preference of importance.
- The lock screen is a lot more useful, with way more info.
- Wireless charge is a neat concept, have yet to use it.
- LTE is fantastic, as this is one reason why I purchased a new phone.
- Camera is nothing short of amazing for a phone (Another reason why I purchased).
Complaints
- Live Tiles, it's mostly one colour (of your choice). It gives it a bit of a dull feeling and it carries into most of the UI throughout the OS.
- The OLED screen produces perfect blacks, but bright colours can be over saturated and hurt my eyes.
- The screen has really good viewing angles, but with a light green tent brought on with a slight angle.
- I have not used many apps yet, but the YouTube app is rubbish. MetroTube is nice, but I have to pay for $0.99 for it.
- Signal seems to be lower then my iPhone 4. I yet to determine if its an actual fault or just how the phones read. The Nokia is always getting a 4G signal and seems to be working flawlessly.
- Microsoft Logo/Home button; seems like the logo is not adhering properly to the underside of the glass. Minor bumbles.
- Visual Voice Mail, was free on the iPhone 4. Now I have to pay monthly for it?
- Tethering, this was very easy to do with iOS. It seems to be absent in WP8, it has disappeared in my My Verizon app. I pay for unlimited data and 2 GB of Tethering.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Niall