[puttlikezach]

I went with white. The silver band really pops. The difference between White matte and White shiny (928) is substantial. The matte pops and has some pizzazz but it's not at all overstated.

[CrockettGTO]

Went back and forth as the Verizon store had both. My final choice was black. Although I think both look amazing, I found that the white with silver band broke up the continuous look of the screen. My opinion is, I love how the black metal band is a more gradual visual transition from the screen around to the edges. (hope this representation is coming across accurately). When the screen is off, it reminds me of one of those zero gravity pools with the disappearance of the borders.

[Indistinguishable]

Went back and forth as the Verizon store had both. My final choice was black. Although I think both look amazing, I found that the white with silver band broke up the continuous look of the screen. My opinion is, I love how the black metal band is a more gradual visual transition from the screen around to the edges. (hope this representation is coming across accurately). When the screen is off, it reminds me of one of those zero gravity pools with the disappearance of the borders.

This is probably the one downsides of the aluminum band. The NL928 was designed in such a way to create the perception that the screen went on forever. It worked because of the curved glass, clear black amoled display, and the inability to see the sides of the phone when looking straight at the screen.

The Icon has two of the above, but the sides are now visible due to the aluminum band. It's less obvious on the black version than it is on the white. It's a design trade off between the 928 & 929, I guess.

[CrockettGTO]

This is probably the one downsides of the aluminum band. The NL928 was designed in such a way to create the perception that the screen went on forever. It worked because of the curved glass, clear black amoled display, and the inability to see the sides of the phone when looking straight at the screen.

The Icon has two of the above, but the sides are now visible due to the aluminum band. It's less obvious on the black version than it is on the white. It's a design trade off between the 928 & 929, I guess.

True. But both bbeautiful phones. White or black on either 928 or Icon

[Sean Stanley]

White here. That had been my plan all along unless the black surprised me. It didn't. Just another black phone.

I almost don't consider it white, It's almost closer to gray. It reminds me of my Surface 2, and since I always was hoping for a Surface Phone, and before that Zune Phone, I think, I'm a happy camper.

[srmccoy]

I went Black. I've looked at white soft-touch phones before and a lot of them get pretty dirty with a few months use. They both look fantastic new, though.

[Indistinguishable]

I went Black. I've looked at white soft-touch phones before and a lot of them get pretty dirty with a few months use. They both look fantastic new, though.

It's not really soft touch though. It has a ceramic finish. Time will tell how dirty looking it gets, I suppose.

I picked up a white one. Loving the design. It really does a better job capturing the Lumia design than the black one does, in my opinion. This is my first non-black device!

[JudgeHolden]

I went white, but after playing with the black after getting it, the black is better done. The tonal aluminum band is better than the two-tone band, to me.
But white is better than black (stands out a bit more), so it's a bit moot.

[Indistinguishable]

I went white, but after playing with the black after getting it, the black is better done. The tonal aluminum band is better than the two-tone band, to me.But white is better than black (stands out a bit more), so it's a bit moot.

How so? In terms of functionality? Or just design.

[JudgeHolden]

How so? In terms of functionality? Or just design.

Aesthetically, subjectively.
It's the same matte black as the poly is. But it isn't with the white, and blends less well with it. The black looks more like one piece.

[M_Mike]

I had a tough time choosing, but since my last 822 was black, I decided to change it up. White, it stands out and every time I pull out the phone someone asks me what phone is that. I have heard that more in 3 days then the year plus I ever heard about the 822. I also like the curve of the back, it does have a nice feel.

[g808]

I want the white because I like the look of the silver aluminum band. Too bad I can't find them in stock in stores.

[harp666]

I chose white myself,getting sick of having black phones. Looks great in the Verizon shell,holster combo with the metal trim.

[Indistinguishable]

I want the white because I like the look of the silver aluminum band. Too bad I can't find them in stock in stores.

Where have you tried looking?

[g808]

Local MS Stores and Verizon stores

[harp666]

When I went for my white replacement it took a week for my local Verizon store to find one. Apparently the white model, according to the Verizon rep, is very hard to find. He had 5 black phones in stock however.

[g808]

Yeah, it can be pretty frustrating. Not many people want a premium WP, but it seems like those who do either can't find one or have to pay top dollar.

[Robinsonmac]

I strolled into my local store out here in the middle of the pacific(Kona, Hawaii) & my store had 3 white & 3 black on launch day. Plus white & black display units. Don't know what they have left. You can always just order it.

[bayanii]

I have a white icon. Im going to get the incipio grey cover. Its going to look sexy as heck. Oh baby.

[Zippier]

For those worried about the white Lumia Icon getting dirty. I noticed I had a few smudges on mine so I put a very small amount of rubbing alcohol (not sopping wet) on a cotton ball and she cleaned right up. Also, I wouldn't recommend rubbing alcohol on the screen.

[bmetelsky]

I chose white myself,getting sick of having black phones. Looks great in the Verizon shell,holster combo with the metal trim.

How does the shell/holster combo work for you? I'm a larger guy, about 6'2" and 230 lbs. I'm slightly afraid that the thing would pop off and the phone would be on the ground.

[Matt Dargis]

Had a white 928, dropped it 3 times, replaced it 3 times. Too slick. Just ordered a black Icon. Wasn't aware the white Icon was matte (could also mean it will get dirty quick). Not a case guy.

[Kasey Pierce]

The black does seem more "cohesive," but I still think white would be more eye-catching. I'm still torn though... I only hope that the matte finish on it lasts without much wear. All I can think of is having my blue 8X's finish fade within a month or two of having it!

I had that same issue with mine, although i was reading another thread and someone said that was the first batch of the phones that had the issue. He got a replacement about 6 months later and the "California Blue" still has not faded one bit.

I would say white. I want a phone to stand out, and if black and white are our only two options...then go with white. That metal frame looks so nice!

[afnan_mc]

White all the way. :D
Same goes for my taste in theme. I like the light theme much more better than the dark one.

[Indistinguishable]

I had that same issue with mine, although i was reading another thread and someone said that was the first batch of the phones that had the issue. He got a replacement about 6 months later and the "California Blue" still has not faded one bit.

I would say white. I want a phone to stand out, and if black and white are our only two options...then go with white. That metal frame looks so nice!

I'm about four months in with my White Nokia Lumia Icon. I've never put a case on it, and I use it all the time. The white still looks exactly like it did the day I bought it. No discoloration, no shininess. The matte/clay white is great! Not only that, but there are just a few micro scratches on the screen that you have to look really hard to find. And the silver band is without a single scratch.

Love this phone.