Nokia Lumia 920 User Reviews
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Reception9.4/10Display9.6/10
Build quality9.5/10Text input9.2/10
Everyday usage9.1/10UI speed9.5/10
Camera9.5/10Multimedia9.2/10
Internet9.3/10Call quality9.4/10
Battery8.9/10Alternatives
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davidvkimball posted on 04 Jan 2013, 17:42
Arguably the best phone on the market
davidvkimball has owned it for less than 3 months before publishing this review
The Nokia Lumia 920 is the flagship Windows Phone 8 device we have all been waiting for. There is almost nothing bad to say about this phone. The screen is brilliant, the OS is fast, and it's packed with so many fantastic features from Nokia. You will not find a competing smartphone with a better camera, higher resolution screen, or more fully-featured GPS/navigation software. Praises for both the software and the hardware of the device.
It cost me $99 for the phone with a two-year contract and a wireless charger. I have been happy with the phone since.Build quality 10/10Reception 9/10Call quality 9/10Internet 10/10Multimedia 8/10Camera 10/10UI speed 10/10Everyday usage 10/10Text input 10/10Display 10/10Battery 8/10Pros
- Fast, gorgeous UI
- Display
- Camera & PureView
- Keyboard & Autocorrect
- Processor & Battery management
- Build Quality & Durability
- NFC & Wireless Charging
- Built-in Apps are incredible
- Outdoor use
- 32 GB capacity + 7+ GB of SkyDrive space
- Social Media Integration
Cons
- Larger size & Weight
- Missing some key applications from Apple's Appstore and the Android Market
- Local music management
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ReportKimballDonald posted on 03 Jan 2013, 01:29
My Phone
KimballDonald has owned it for less than 3 months before publishing this review
This phone is wonderful. The UI is gorgeous and personally relevant to me, connects with my social media, and allows me to share instantly. The build quality is phenomenal, Nokia quality, and comes with 32 GB.
Build quality 10/10Reception 8/10Call quality 8/10Internet 10/10Multimedia 8/10Camera 10/10UI speed 10/10Everyday usage 10/10Text input 10/10Display 10/10Battery 8/10Pros
- Build Quality
- Camera
- Design
- NFC
- Nokia Premium Apps
- Screen Size
- Storage Space
- Fast Phone
Cons
- A tad large for some
- No expandable memory
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Reportrassouli5 posted on 17 Dec 2012, 03:37
Terminator
rassouli5 has owned it for less than 3 months before publishing this review
It's like love at first sight. The moment you have this phone in your hand and work with the OS, you fall in love with it. The design is outstanding, it's not heavy and it's not light, it's like you actually have something in your hand. I call this the best smartphone ever. It's a revolution in the world of smartphones. Microsoft has done magic with the OS.
Build quality 10/10Reception 10/10Call quality 10/10Internet 10/10Multimedia 10/10Camera 10/10UI speed 10/10Everyday usage 10/10Text input 10/10Display 10/10Battery 10/10Pros
- Looks
- OS
- Battery
- Web Browsing
- Camera
- Display
- Perfect On-Screen Keyboard
- Fast Processor
- And Many Other Great Things...
Cons
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Reportjado777 posted on 12 Dec 2012, 04:57
I absolutely love my Nokia Lumia 920.
jado777 has owned it for less than 3 months before publishing this review
Overall its a great phone! All this talk about its size being a downfall is dumb in my opinion. When you feel it in your hand, it's almost reassuring of the build quality. I have dropped mine a few times, all times on to concrete (I pretty much cried each time). I was in the car and forgot it was in my lap and it fell right on to my drive way. It fell face down and I was terrified to pick it up. It now has a small dent on the top left corner. But its still white (This isnt painted, the color goes all the way through the case). And there are no scratches on the screen. I HIGHLY recommend the 920. You won't regret it.
Build quality 10/10Reception 10/10Call quality 9/10Internet 10/10Multimedia 10/10Camera 10/10UI speed 10/10Everyday usage 9/10Text input 10/10Display 10/10Battery 8/10Pros
- Screen Size, Quality, Responsiveness.
- Decent Battery Management Option
- Beautiful UI
- Amazing Camera
- Good Battery
- Great Build Quality (It feels reassuring in your hand)
- NFC
- Wireless Charing (Can be handy!)
- HD Screen, with Nokias "Pure View" technology it's great for outdoors.
Cons
- Apps
- Occasional Bugs
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Reportmrcrangle posted on 03 Dec 2012, 15:11
Nokia makes a truly excellent phone in the 920, but not without the odd trade-off...
mrcrangle has owned it for less than month before publishing this review
I've missed my Nokias - especially the N95 and then N900 - but it's fair to say the company didn't provide me with a compelling reason to stay with them in my last upgrade round. When my daughter got a Lumia 710 a few months ago I had my first taste of WP and found it to my liking; when I learned about WP8 and then the 920's launch I felt I had to have one, and I don't regret it at all, even though being in the UK means I had to take out an expensive 'EE' contract and had to mess about with trying to claim my free wireless charging plate via a clunky and malfunctioning website! Yes, there are things that could make the 920 a no-no for some people, but it's a breath of fresh air for me!
Build quality 10/10Reception 9/10Call quality 9/10Internet 9/10Multimedia 9/10Camera 10/10UI speed 10/10Everyday usage 8/10Text input 9/10Display 10/10Battery 6/10Pros
- Looks and feels genuinely 'different'
- Metro UI is fresh and hugely customisable
- Camera takes great pictures
- Nokia Drive hasn't let me down yet
- Screen is sharp, tough and bright
- MS Office functionality
- Build quality is outstanding
Cons
- Battery life is poor; I can't get it through a day
- The weight is an issue
- Lack of apps, la-la-la...but it's true!
- A pain to get the charger, and accessories still not available :(
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Reportucancallmenickk posted on 02 Dec 2012, 11:42
The best phone I've owned in a while
ucancallmenickk has owned it for less than month before publishing this review
I've never had such a good value before. I bought this beautiful phone in white for $50 with a 2-year contract. I got a free case and wireless charger. I love everything so much more than my Lumia 900 and iPhones of the past. I think this phone is worth every penny. Especially when you realize that it's a 32GB phone, NFC enabled, 4G, has an awesome camera, and has a better screen than the iPhone 5.
Build quality 10/10Reception 10/10Call quality 10/10Internet 10/10Multimedia 10/10Camera 10/10UI speed 10/10Everyday usage 10/10Text input 10/10Display 10/10Battery 10/10Pros
- 32Gigs
- Camera
- WP8 Apps are better
- Design
- Durability
- Colors
- Screen is HD
- Quality feel
- NFC
- Wireless Charging
- Speakers are impressive, better than my MacBook Pro
Cons
- Some apps not yet available
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Reportfervid posted on 27 Nov 2012, 12:42
Nokia should have picked Android
fervid has owned it for less than month before publishing this review
Could have been really good with some final tweaking, Win8 really being a change, or going Android instead of WinPhone. I liked the build quality and screen. External Speaker was really good too. Non-Removable battery and no SD card was a big con though. Two of the biggest things was no Zune and SD Card support, but the limited MTP and no SD Card just made it another WinPhone 7.
Build quality 10/10Reception 10/10Call quality 8/10Internet 8/10Multimedia 7/10Camera 8/10UI speed 10/10Everyday usage 9/10Text input 8/10Display 10/10Battery 9/10
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ReportSocialcarpet posted on 23 Nov 2012, 09:16
Fantastic phone - the best I've had
Socialcarpet has owned it for less than month before publishing this review
Picked up a Lumia 920 the first day it was launched and I've been very pleased with it so far. Build quality is superb, unlike anything else out there. The screen is beautiful. Camera is outstanding. WP8 has new features which will surprise and delight people coming from WP7 and satisfy people coming from other phone OS's. Overall WP8 still needs a few small things addressed, but it's quite good and the Lumia 920 itself is just stellar.
Build quality 10/10Reception 10/10Call quality 10/10Internet 8/10Multimedia 9/10Camera 10/10UI speed 10/10Everyday usage 9/10Text input 10/10Display 10/10Battery 8/10Pros
- Bentley-like build quality
- Superb camera that takes steady pics with a not so steady hand
- Low light and nighttime pics that no one can compete with
- Fantastic high res screen
- Nokia exclusive apps outclass any OEM apps from any other manufacturer including Apple
Cons
- Bentley-like curb weight
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ReportLevie posted on 22 Nov 2012, 22:55
Best of the Best
Levie has owned it for less than month before publishing this review
Weight
Lighter and more comfortable than my HTC Rezound with extended battery. Galaxy S3 is significantly lighter, but I do enjoy the feel of a solid phone. I also understand that technology built into the phone - particularly wireless charging - adds extra weight to the phone.
Apps
There are solid apps on the app store now, but I am missing some of my favorite apps. Also, there are apps I would rather use on a browser but, unfortunately, going to these websites brings a very dated mobile version of the site. I came across this issue with Facebook, all Google sites, Twitch, BB&T, and American Express. Sites need is a simple tweak to their HTML to correct. iOS and Android are given the more up-to-date websites.
My biggest loss is Google Music. I literally use it every day and there is no option on Windows Phone for it. The web app only works for 1 song and then stops if screen is locked. I’d imagine Google Apps coming to Windows Phone in the near future though.
All of the built in apps all work great and are beautiful compared to Android and iPhone equivalents. Particularly the email and texting apps. Pro tip: if you are having trouble syncing your company Outlook with your phone it probably has something to do with the settings on the server. Google inheriting permissions.
Battery
It is lasting me all day with average continuous use. My Android would be dead half way through the day even with the extended battery. (Under similar brightness settings, 4g, push notification settings,...
Build quality 10/10Reception 10/10Call quality 10/10Internet 10/10Multimedia 10/10Camera 10/10UI speed 10/10Everyday usage 10/10Text input 10/10Display 10/10Battery 10/10Pros
- Windows Phone 8
- Nokia Music
- Low Light Camera
- Wireless Charging
- NFC
- Design and color options
Cons
- Weight and Size
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Reportazasadny posted on 19 Nov 2012, 15:02
My Nokia Lumia 920 (I've had it for 10 days)
azasadny has owned it for less than month before publishing this review
Great phone! I switched from the iPhone 3GS when my AT&T contract was up and it was between the Nokia and the Galaxy III. I decided to get the Nokia and I'm verty glad I did. I'm a "Windows guy", so the OS fits in with my server and PC's at home and work. Battery life is great, camera is fantastic, especially in low light conditions, the screen is beautiful and LTE is fast and reliable!!! It's a big phone, but the screen is great for Internet use and watching movies/videos. I use a holster (yeah, I'm not cool), so the weight doesn't bother me at all. Windows 8 OS is very responsive and intuitive. What better phone is there, especially for $100 with a wireless charger?
Build quality 10/10Reception 10/10Call quality 10/10Internet 10/10Multimedia 10/10Camera 10/10UI speed 10/10Everyday usage 10/10Text input 10/10Display 10/10Battery 10/10Pros
- Screen, speed (response), fits nice in hand!
Cons
- Heavy and large for those who care about such things...
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Reportkristian718 posted on 19 Nov 2012, 11:01
Nokia 920
kristian718 has owned it for less than month before publishing this review
Phone is NICE and a wonderful improvement from the last one. However, I'm still NOT happy with the lack of apps available to me. Let's step it up quickly!!!!!
Also it vibrates very hard and it sounds as if some thing is loose. You shouldn't HEAR the vibration you should FEEL it! Otherwise NICE phone! Camera is AWESOME!Build quality 9/10Reception 9/10Call quality 9/10Internet 9/10Multimedia 9/10Camera 10/10UI speed 9/10Everyday usage 9/10Text input 10/10Display 10/10Battery 9/10Pros
- Solid design (heavy)
- Camera GREAT!!!
- seemless transtitions between apps
Cons
- vibrates too loud
- hard to hold when taking pics
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ReportBarrett posted on 16 Nov 2012, 09:02
Love it!
Barrett has owned it for less than month before publishing this review
Just upgraded from a Nokia N8-00, since symbian is half-dead, and I'm sure glad I did. The screen is AMAZING. Swiping through the tiles is fluid and free of hickups and the live tiles are a nicely added feature. Haven't had any problems with browsing the web - WiFi/LTE works great. Was able to plug into the computer with no problems and copy mp3s to the phone and pictures with just using "My Computer." This is my first Windows phone and there was basically zero learning curve.
Build quality 10/10Reception 10/10Call quality 10/10Internet 10/10Multimedia 10/10Camera 10/10UI speed 10/10Everyday usage 10/10Text input 10/10Display 10/10Battery 10/10Pros
- Build Quality
- Screen
- Camera
- Speed
- Case colors
Cons
- No external memory slot.
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ReportEquilibrium posted on 15 Nov 2012, 04:49
Meh
Equilibrium has owned it for less than month before publishing this review
Been using this phone for work and all i can say is meh.
Its not a bad phone, much more in line with the offerings of Android and iOS than previous attempts.
The app store is lacking, UI is lively, but I'd say its closer to iOS than Android in terms of customization.
Its built like a tank, but unfortunately probably weighs as much.
Not a bad phone, but im not too big on camera's on phones so the main selling point is really moot for me.
Safe to say Nokia, or even Windows Phone 8, isnt for me.Build quality 7/10Reception 7/10Call quality 6/10Internet 6/10Multimedia 5/10Camera 9/10UI speed 7/10Everyday usage 5/10Text input 5/10Display 8/10Battery 6/10Pros
- Camera
- Sexy design
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- No killer feature besides camera
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Reporti_hate_my_life posted on 13 Nov 2012, 09:18
Best phone of 2012
i_hate_my_life has owned it for less than month before publishing this review
the most innovative smartphone of this year! setting the bar high. it doesnt need a quadcore to run smoothly. fully optimized and lagfree for super userexperience.
i hope the majority will recognize this and switch to WP8 :DBuild quality 10/10Reception 10/10Call quality 10/10Internet 10/10Multimedia 10/10Camera 10/10UI speed 10/10Everyday usage 10/10Text input 10/10Display 10/10Battery 10/10Pros
- WINDOWS PHONE 8
- Fluid and fast
- Super camera
- crisp screen
- Innovative
Cons
- no external memory
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Reportcrfriddle posted on 13 Nov 2012, 07:23
My First Windows Phone and the best phone I've ever had
crfriddle has owned it for less than month before publishing this review
This phone is truly amazing. It has the best of everything and is super fast. I am not the heaviest of users and average two to two and a half days of battery life. I can't enough about the camera. This camera blows my mind. It takes amazing photos in any condition, and the screen is a thing of beauty. Also, I am coming from a HTC Inspire 4G to this phone, and I get two to three bars of reception more with this phone than the HTC. The calls themselves are also much much clearer than on my previous phone. I recommend this phone to anyone that wants an absolutely amazing experience with a smartphone.
Build quality 10/10Reception 10/10Call quality 10/10Internet 10/10Multimedia 10/10Camera 10/10UI speed 10/10Everyday usage 10/10Text input 10/10Display 10/10Battery 10/10Pros
- Battery Life
- Display
- Camera
- Call Quality
- Reception
- OS
- Speed
- Build Quality
- Storage...32GB + SkyDrive
Cons
- N/A
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Reportfreebee269 posted on 12 Nov 2012, 22:11
i love it
freebee269 has owned it for less than month before publishing this review
i have owned an iphone 3gs, iphone 4, atrix hd and now lumia 920. i have to say this 920 is the best phone i have owned. i cant believe it is only $100 on contract. if it was $200 i still would have gotten it.
Build quality 10/10Reception 9/10Call quality 9/10Internet 10/10Multimedia 10/10Camera 10/10UI speed 10/10Everyday usage 10/10Text input 10/10Display 10/10Battery 9/10Pros
- camera - i've taken daylight pics and they still look good to me. the video stabilization is outstanding.
- display - the colors are great. the touch sensitivity is great (you can change the sensitivity in options), cant see a pixel (i've tried)
- battery life - i get a full days use out of it from surfing the internet, playing music, watching videos, texting. has yet to run out of power.
- build - the phone is a lil on the heavy side compared to others i've owned but the weight is quickly dismissed once you play with it for 5min. i dont even notice it. holding it in your hand you can tell it is made of quality.
- nfc
- nokia apps - i love city lens and nokia maps.
- overall smoothness of the UI - the transitions inside wp8 is very smooth and i have not come across a hiccup that needed me to reboot it or cause the phone to lag.
Cons
- no sd card slot
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Reportwp8forever posted on 12 Nov 2012, 15:41
LUMIA 920
wp8forever has owned it for less than month before publishing this review
SIMPLE THE BEST PHONE EVER , WHY well lets just say it has the best screen , best camera , and to me best design , plus nokia has one of the best costomer service ever seen , this phone is just something special that's all I can say .
Build quality 10/10Reception 10/10Call quality 10/10Internet 10/10Multimedia 10/10Camera 10/10UI speed 10/10Everyday usage 10/10Text input 10/10Display 10/10Battery 10/10Pros
- different , fast ,
Cons
- none.
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Reportohad1 posted on 12 Nov 2012, 09:27
the best phone ever
ohad1 has owned it for less than month before publishing this review
the best phone in my hand , this is fantastic phone , slowely Ui , nice camera and best performanc in display . camera is amazing ... windows phone 8 is best ui ... only problem in WP ui is limitet number of apps ...
Build quality 10/10Reception 10/10Call quality 10/10Internet 10/10Multimedia 10/10Camera 10/10UI speed 10/10Everyday usage 10/10Text input 10/10Display 10/10Battery 10/10ohad1 alternatives:
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Reportfsnas posted on 11 Nov 2012, 07:11
Best phone ever
fsnas has owned it for less than month before publishing this review
i've tried a lot of phones before, but with Lumia 920, it's a whole new experience!
when you hold it in your hand, you can feel the quality unlike all the other phones!
and with the available color collection, each one can determine his/her style not to mention the offered colors by the OS for the livetiles.
i love it.Build quality 10/10Reception 10/10Call quality 10/10Internet 10/10Multimedia 10/10Camera 10/10UI speed 10/10Everyday usage 10/10Text input 10/10Display 10/10Battery 10/10Pros
Cons
- weight
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Reportadddd posted on 10 Nov 2012, 17:47
Nice phone
adddd has owned it for less than month before publishing this review
Just traded my iPhone 4 for this never going back to ios unless they change big time. Apps integrate with the phones main apps, meaning I can download new photo apps and don't have to crowd my start menu because it will be in the camera's "lenses". Battery lasted 8 hours on very very heavy usage meaning (didn't let it fall asleep had a lot of apps open). Can download maps(use off line/ don't need to wait for it to load). Nokia' city view lens works better then expected. So much faster then my iphone 4 apps run noticeably faster. OS design is so much better. Only suggestion is to lower the brightness more and to show newly downloaded apps somehow. The lowest setting seems as bright as my iPhone 4 brightest setting. Most major apps are all there but some apps are missing but there is obviously going to be a lot coming considering new PC's are now touchscreen too
Build quality 10/10Reception 10/10Call quality 10/10Internet 10/10Multimedia 10/10Camera 10/10UI speed 10/10Everyday usage 10/10Text input 10/10Display 10/10Battery 10/10adddd alternatives:
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Reporthudbenz posted on 10 Nov 2012, 17:21
Its Super fast and fluent
hudbenz has owned it for less than month before publishing this review
I have had this phone for two days. It is so fast i have not seen it freeze yet but if you are a person that text a lot it might take a little bit longer, it takes time to type. THis phone is amazing. THe reason that i gave the camera a 9 is because it is not as good as it could be. i bet in a week or two there will be a up date to make the picture quality better its not the camera is the system.
Build quality 10/10Reception 10/10Call quality 10/10Internet 10/10Multimedia 10/10Camera 9/10UI speed 10/10Everyday usage 10/10Text input 8/10Display 10/10Battery 10/10Pros
- every else
Cons
- texting
- processing the pictures on the camera
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Reportnd_arn posted on 10 Nov 2012, 16:53
nokia lumia 920
nd_arn has owned it for less than month before publishing this review
just u can say wow if this phone in your hand . pw camera is the best . unibody . majic display . it awesome smartphone ever made . build quality is the ucan imagine . ui speed is fastest az u can imagine . battery is better than any android phone
Build quality 10/10Reception 10/10Call quality 10/10Internet 10/10Multimedia 10/10Camera 10/10UI speed 10/10Everyday usage 10/10Text input 10/10Display 10/10Battery 10/10
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ReportaKafina posted on 09 Nov 2012, 15:08
Masterpiece
aKafina has owned it for less than month before publishing this review
masterpiece .... !!! everything is perfect
super body .. super display .. super UI .. super fast .. i love it's
Weight not to heavy for me ... the live tiles is perfect and fresh .. i think Nokia and MS did a great jobBuild quality 10/10Reception 10/10Call quality 10/10Internet 10/10Multimedia 10/10Camera 10/10UI speed 10/10Everyday usage 10/10Text input 10/10Display 10/10Battery 10/10
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Reporteyup_aydin posted on 06 Nov 2012, 09:29
nokia and microsoft made super job
eyup_aydin has owned it for less than month before publishing this review
Super body
good reception
good call quality and clear voice
ie 10 what els :)
wp8 mm is better than the others to me
nothing to say anything. just s-t-f-up
super smooth
nokia city lens
very useful
huge screen size
Build quality 10/10Reception 10/10Call quality 10/10Internet 10/10Multimedia 10/10Camera 10/10UI speed 10/10Everyday usage 10/10Text input 10/10Display 10/10Battery 10/10Pros
- every things
Cons
- My opinion; NO CONS
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Reportwhatsa posted on 02 Nov 2012, 18:35
Great Phone.. its the MePhone
whatsa has owned it for less than month before publishing this review
Excellent Phone .... And only getting better
Really happy as the really important stuff is far superior,
This is a phone that is a joy to use, is made well to deal with everyday use,
Maps as usual just works and the virtual lens is amazing as it integrates information about locations and services with the real world
Build quality 10/10Reception 10/10Call quality 10/10Internet 10/10Multimedia 10/10Camera 10/10UI speed 10/10Everyday usage 10/10Text input 9/10Display 10/10Battery 9/10Pros
- Call reception
- easy to use
- navigation that works everywhere
- Camera
- readable outdoors
- wireless charging
- Well engineered
- doesnt need a butt ugly case
Cons
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