The Nokia Lumia 920 is a bigger, faster, brighter Windows phone but can it take on the might of the iPhone 5?
Nokia Lumia 920 review
Nokia Lumia 920: Build
The Nokia Lumia 920 packs Windows 8 and a 4.5 inch IPS display over the Nokia Lumia 900. It's the flagship Windows Phone 8 handset for 2012 and introduces PureView camera technology in a bid to compete with the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S3.
Nokia Lumia 920: Build
We like the slick unibody design which makes the Nokia Lumia 920 feel like a sturdy, luxurious slab of chocolate in the hand although the pure bulk of the Nokia Lumia 920 could disappoint. It's more of a family-sized treat for gadget fans, weighing in at a colossal 185g.
Nokia Lumia 920: Features
The iPhone 5 weighs just 112g by comparison. The curved body allows ample space for speakers, looks stylish and if you (and your jean pocket) can cope with the weight and size (130.3mm x 70.8mm x 10.7mm) you'll enjoy the benefits it brings. There's good spacing of control buttons and a decent speaker at the bottom of the phone.
Nokia Lumia 920: Battery
The battery life is disappointing and inconsistent. It's hard to see what actually uses power but we managed a day with moderate use. The fast wireless charging accessory (simply place your phone on the black plastic charge plate) works well but does get hot and it's not the slim bedside table companion we had hoped for.
Nokia Lumia 920: Verdict
Chunky with good specs and a brilliant take on Windows Phone 8, there's lots to like about the Nokia Lumia 920. The battery life and chunky build may be enough to disappoint potential buyers but they would miss out on the advantages of a super-powered Windows phone.
And the nice Nokia extras like Nokia Drive which are so slick, they set a real example of how to do home grown navigation apps. Overall, we still find the Nokia Lumia 920 immense fun and that's not something we expected to say about Windows..
