Nokia unveils premium Lumia handset model
The tech world was abuzz this week as Nokia unveiled its latest high-end smartphone, the Lumia 925. This update to the Lumia 920, launched in 2013, promises a more refined design and improved performance.
The Lumia 925 stands out with its sleek aluminium frame, a first for Nokia smartphones. Weighing just 139g and measuring 129 x 71 x 8.5mm, it's a noticeably lighter and thinner device compared to its predecessor. The Lumia 925 retains the Lumia 920's 4.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 768 x 1280 pixels, offering a sharp and vibrant viewing experience.
Under the hood, the Lumia 925 boasts a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor, paired with 1GB of RAM, promising smoother performance. The camera department sees some software enhancements, with the Lumia 925 featuring an 8-megapixel rear PureView camera with Carl Zeiss optics and optical image stabilisation. The front camera is a 1-megapixel lens.
The Lumia 925 comes with 16GB of internal storage, half the size of the Lumia 920's storage, but lacks expandable storage options. The device supports 4G LTE, NFC, and integrates well with Xbox, Windows 8, and SkyDrive, just like the Lumia 920. The battery life is comparable but more efficient, offering up to 12.8 hours of talk time and up to 440 hours of standby time.
At launch, the Lumia 925 was positioned as a mid-to-high-end device, priced competitively as a follow-up to the Lumia 920. The exact launch prices varied by region, with the 925 generally having a similar or slightly higher price point due to its improved design and minor hardware upgrades.
The Lumia 925 was launched globally starting in June 2013, with availability in various European, Asian, and North American markets. Nokia targeted both mature and emerging markets, leveraging the Lumia series’ Windows Phone 8 ecosystem presence.
In Ireland, the pricing for the Lumia 925 has been announced, with more details to follow for other markets. The Lumia 925 will be introduced in Europe with Vodafone, the US with T-Mobile, and China by China Mobile and China Unicom.
The Lumia 925 also includes a new app, Oggl, for sharing pictures and connecting on social networks. The device is compatible with a wireless charging cover that can be clipped onto the back, making wireless charging an option for users. However, unlike the Lumia 920, the Lumia 925 does not have in-built wireless charging, contributing to its lighter weight.
A larger version of the Lumia 925 is also in the works, promising even more exciting developments from Nokia in the near future. Despite the positive reception, Nokia's shareholders recently expressed criticism of the company's strategy at its AGM.
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The Lumia 925, a mid-to-high-end device, showcases Nokia's use of advanced technology, incorporating smartphones and gadgets such as an 8-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and a sleek aluminium frame. Compared to the Lumia 920, this newer model promises improved performance and a more refined design, enhanced by the latest technology.
