Today in TechNokia Lumia 920 & 820 revealed, featuring wireless charging, PureView camera, and Windows Phone 8
Nokia might not have enjoyed blockbuster success with its initial line of Lumia smartphones, but you definitely can't accuse them of throwing in the towel. The company just pulled the curtain back on the Lumia 920 (pictured), along with a laundry list of new features to make it the most appealing Windows Phone in the company's roster.
The 920 is one of the first smartphones to utilize Microsoft's new Windows Phone 8 platform, and as such it features all the bells and whistles we've learned about Windows Phone 8 thus far. One of the most notable new features is offline map support, allowing you to navigate with ease, even when when your wireless connection is lacking. The familiar square tile layout of WP7 returns in this newest version, with the added ability to resize and rearrange each icon.
The new smartphone also features an upgraded 8.7-megapixel PureView camera equipped with image stabilization. The on-stage demo of the new lens looked pretty impressive, and the photos look great on the 920's 4.5-inch display. Speaking of the screen, those of you looking to watch some video or browse a photo gallery with the device will be pleased to know hear the display features WXGA resolution, and it's "better than 720P," according to the live demo.
On the convenience end of things, the 920 comes equipped with built-in wireless charging technology. Using a small charging mat, you can recharge the handset's massive battery (the highest-capacity ever included in a Nokia phone) simply by laying it down.
The 920 may be the flagship of Nokia's new Windows Phone 8 initiative, but it's not the only device the company is rolling out using Microsoft's latest mobile OS. The slightly smaller Lumia 820 is also poised make its mark on the smartphone landscape. The 820 features a 4.3-inch display with 800 by 480 resolution, an 8.0-megapixel Carl Zeiss lens, and — we assume — a lower price point than its big brother.
This article was written by Mike Wehner and originally appeared on Tecca
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