The new Lumia 925
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Apparently there will be a 32 GB variant available as a carrier exclusive such as Vodafone UK. Not sure about other networks though. The 16 GB model is the global variant.
MSFTisMIA
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(wipes tears from eyes after laughing at this for 15 minutes). T-Mobile isn't getting the 32GB version. This is what they killed the 8X for.
Tomanband
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Nokia Lumia 925 Hands-On - Dialaphone - YouTube
Notice that it is already running the Nokia Amber update, which includes WP8 GDR2, all we need now is somebody to compare the OS to the current version of WP8 and detect the changes (except for FM radio) included in the GDR2!
Does anyone on here have access to the device?
EDIT: here are some more hands-on videos: http://nokiapoweruser.com/2013/05/14/collection-of-lumia-925-hands-on-videos/
Notice that it is already running the Nokia Amber update, which includes WP8 GDR2, all we need now is somebody to compare the OS to the current version of WP8 and detect the changes (except for FM radio) included in the GDR2!
Does anyone on here have access to the device?
EDIT: here are some more hands-on videos: http://nokiapoweruser.com/2013/05/14/collection-of-lumia-925-hands-on-videos/
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MS_DOS_3
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I could care less about any updates until they give me a phone that will last 8 hours even if I use it. I don't care if it weighs 5 pounds, don't care about 1080p display, (it's a damn phone), all I want is a WP8 device that I can use during the day but I don't have to charge 3 times to do so.
(I've been through 4 920's now) I wish I could slap the RAZR MAXX HD battery into any WP8 device. I've had to move most of what I did on my 920's to my work phone. Average usage on that device (RAZR HD) is 70-80 hours, doing far more than what my 920 does. Average usage on my 920 is 5-6 hours. BUT if I really use my phone 2-3 hours.
People get obsessed over stupid things. Why do we need 1080p displays? So the tweet we read looks more crisp? I'd take a monochrome device running WP8 if I could average 70-80 hours of use.
(I've been through 4 920's now) I wish I could slap the RAZR MAXX HD battery into any WP8 device. I've had to move most of what I did on my 920's to my work phone. Average usage on that device (RAZR HD) is 70-80 hours, doing far more than what my 920 does. Average usage on my 920 is 5-6 hours. BUT if I really use my phone 2-3 hours.
People get obsessed over stupid things. Why do we need 1080p displays? So the tweet we read looks more crisp? I'd take a monochrome device running WP8 if I could average 70-80 hours of use.
AngryNil
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Are we not allowed to express our opinions about the companies we follow? I've been critical of this device launching before the holidays ever since it was first rumoured. There are simply too many comparisons to other failed scenarios for me to see this as a good move for Nokia. It unfortunately only served to reinforce my opinion that smartphone manufacturers can't bring enough meaningful innovation to the table in order to justify a replacement flagship every six months. Hoping for more out of a company or not agreeing with its business decisions doesn't constitute hatred for it.
This aluminium switch has been rumoured and teased for quite a while now, and Nokia has created beautiful, coloured aluminium unibodies in the past. To me, this phone was definitely not what I expected, and borderline messy. I can see how the black one could look stunning in person, but HTC's One definitely has the edge when comparing greys. All in all, I wouldn't criticise it much if it was a variant of the 920, in the same vein of the 928. But Nokia hyped and presented it as the next thing, when this is very iterative.
a5cent
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As someone who actually works with their smartphone, you belong to a small minority.
For most people, their smartphone is primarily a status symbol and secondarily an expensive toy... hence the tendency to the paper specs focused 'mine is bigger than yours' mentalities...
What you need to do is find the smartphone with the lowest possible CPU clock combined with the largest possible battery.
For WP that is the Lumia 720.
Geddeeee
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920 too heavy???
If you can't handle 185 grams of phone, I would suggest staying at home with a pair of slippers and some cocoa!!!
Wimps!!!!
If you can't handle 185 grams of phone, I would suggest staying at home with a pair of slippers and some cocoa!!!
Wimps!!!!
peacefulberry
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The 925 is another 920 variant so in the US, 3 of the major carriers now will have a flagship Lumia device...are there any carriers where you are with a 920 or other variant?
Damn dude, why bother using that with such crappy usage. I could play angry birds, while streaming music for 2 hours and still have 70% at least.
uselessrobot
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It's an attractive phone, but it's styling is very derivative. Retailers already don't give the Lumia 920 the attention it deserves. However, at least when they happen to have a colorful version on display, or even the white for that matter, it stands out as distinctive. And people on the street definitely notice.
So instead, they take the safe me-too approach and go with aluminum. That isn't even necessarily the problem, but rather that they go back to boring black and white. Maybe there's market research that shows that most consumers are turned off by colorful phones. At least right up to the point that Apple starts offering them.
It also seems absurd that they'd drop built in wireless charging. Of all the functionality of my phone, that's the one that impressed friends most because it was so distinctive and practical.
So instead, they take the safe me-too approach and go with aluminum. That isn't even necessarily the problem, but rather that they go back to boring black and white. Maybe there's market research that shows that most consumers are turned off by colorful phones. At least right up to the point that Apple starts offering them.
It also seems absurd that they'd drop built in wireless charging. Of all the functionality of my phone, that's the one that impressed friends most because it was so distinctive and practical.
Exactly. But I think they didn't want 920 to lose steam. So they want 920 to still sell while pple who want lighter phone can look at this.. If they give everything in 925 then 920 is not going to sell. I think that is the reason.
They will be selling 32 GB thru Vodaphone I believe.
peacefulberry
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I don't really look at it as the safe route. Nokia is known for listening to feature requests and conducting customer research. This year many customers asked for a thinner metal device, and that's exactly what they provided. Wireless charging was possibly sacrificed to provide the much thinner frame, but they knew it was a much needed feature...so they accommodated by providing a wireless charging case. Obviously everyone won't be happy with every device, but this way they can let ppl choose thinner or heavier, wireless charging built into the phone or case, metal body or colorful presence...everyone has options now.
peacefulberry
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Do
you happen to know if the 925 vodaphone version is compatible with any us carriers?
theefman
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If these specs Nokia Lumia 925 Windows Phone 8 Device Tech Specs | WMPoweruser hold true you will get HSPA at least (no LTE I dont think, not sure of the bands tho) on At&t and its MVNO's but only EDGE on Tmobile. Wont work at all on VZW or Sprint.
metalchick719
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MSFTisMIA
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I respectfully disagree. 810 was positioned as the cheaper option to the "high end" 8X. Under that scenario, the 925 kills the 8X and the 521 kills the 810. Now, if T-Mobile suddenly starts selling the 8X again, and at a price point between the 521 and 925, I'd agree.
Typical HTC...make a good enough phones and watch it not sell because the flaws are the stuff that really turn off consumers...Typical T-Mobile, never really had a good phone lineup for years. Guess they are glad to know that they typical stuff will sell like iPhone and S4...
peacefulberry
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By now you probably read Nokia s answers to your concerns. Nokia never meant for the 928 and 925 to be the next generation of Lumia devices, but rather a brother or sister to the 920 appealing to different audiences. They made it clear that the next generation of Lumia devices will be unveiled later this year.
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