The Nokia Lumia 900 is a good-looking phone that boasts a
bright 4.3in screen that shows off the
software’s distinctive live tiles
Windows Phone powers the Nokia Lumia 900, which we first got
our hands on back at CES in January 2012. Microsoft’s elegant and
fresh-as-paint operating system hasn’t gained market share against Apple and
Android yet, but it deserves to. The brand first featured it on last year’s
Nokia Lumia 800 and this model is a bigger-screened (and blue hued) version.
Nokia is gradually making something of a comeback with its
most recent phones, such as the Nokia Lumia 710 and the newer Nokia Lumia 610.
The 900 is the latest in an increasingly strong lineup of Windows Phone 7
phones that includes the HTC Titan.
Nokia Lumia
900: Build
Nokia’s new phone has great build quality, from the
individually milled speaker holes to the improved microUSB socket: the Lumia
800 had a flimsy plastic cover on the socket which was easy to damage. Here,
the socket sits proud (and naked) on the top edge. This is a solid, handsome
phone that feels good in the hand.
Nokia Lumia
900: Features
Nokia has a long history of cameraphones and this
8-megapixel snapper is quick and efficient. Like most phones, it can struggle
in low light, though at least there’s a dual-LED flash. Unlike the Nokia Lumia
800, this one has a front-facing camera, too, so you can make video calls.
Nokia’s extras include handy apps like Nokia Drive, with
free downloadable maps and no need to connect to data in order to use it as a
satnav. Nokia Music is a series of tracks you can stream for free. Of course, there’s
the thousands of other Windows Phone apps but there’s still a dearth compared
to Android or iOS. Mind you, the ones it does have look spectacular.
Nokia Lumia
900: Screen
The big display looks great, with vivid colours and
pin-sharp detail. It’s smooth and responsive. The size means it’s immersive
enough to watch video on, for short bursts at least – though it can’t compete
with giant screens like the 5.3in display on the Samsung Galaxy Note.
Nokia Lumia
900: Performance
Compared to phones like the HTC One X, which has a quad-core
1.5GHz processor, you’d expect the Lumia 900’s single-core 1.4GHz chip to lag.
But everything canters along happily, whatever you’re doing. Microsoft only
supports single-core chips, for now. Another Redmond restriction is the absence
of a memory card slot, so the phone’s 16GB storage is all you get.
Nokia Lumia
900: Battery
A problem with the phone’s predecessor was that the battery
would quit too soon. The extra space means the Lumia 900 has a big-capacity
cell, which happily runs for more than a day without complaint – though it
can’t match the Motorola Razr Maxx’s stamina. Nokia has maximised the battery
by sealing it into the phone, like on the HTC One X.
Nokia Lumia
900: Verdict
The combination of hardware and software on the Nokia Lumia
900 is pretty winning. Microsoft’s OS is shown off to its best in this handsome
and appealing handset, with a screen that looks tremendous.
Battery life is way above average, so though nightly charges
are preferred, it won’t need a lunchtime top-up. Although it’s big and solid,
it won’t feel too huge for most hands and the matte finish back feels good.
The Nokia Lumia 900 is a beautiful and accomplished handset
which shows Windows Phone at its best.
Nokia Lumia
900 availability: Available now
Product
name price: Nokia Lumia 900 price: £480
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