Nokia Lumia 830 vs Nokia Lumia 925
When the Nokia Lumia 925 was first introduced, we witnessed a new direction in the company's smartphone design, stepping away from the full polycarbonate body with a more modern industrial design. The Nokia Lumia 830 is the newest member of the company's flagship family and shares many of its older siblings design traits. Lets take a closer look at how they compare.
The Lumia 925 features a 4.5 inch display with a 768 by 1280 pixel resolution, an 8.7 megapixel PureView camera, 16GB of internal storage and a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM.The Lumia 830 is an upgrade in every way offering a 5.0 inch 720p HD display, 16GB with microSD storage expansion, a 10MP PureView camera with OIS, and a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor.
Even though the Lumia 830 offers newer hardware than the Lumia 925, the Nokia Lumia 930 was the Lumia 925's true successor. With the Lumia 830, Nokia has streamlined the design even further, with an even slimmer frame, and the inclusion of microSD.
On the other hand we really liked the soft edges of the Lumia 925 design compared to the sharper edges on the Lumia 830 and Lumia 930. It made the Lumia 925 easier to handle, while the Lumia 830 with its larger screen can become harder to handle with one hand.
If you are a Lumia 925 user, you can't go wrong either way. Both the Lumia 930 and Lumia 830 are great choices. However the more powerful Snapdragon 800 CPU, full 1080p HD display and 20MP PureView camera are likely reasons to pick up the Lumia 930 instead of the slimmer and slightly better looking yet less powerful Lumia 830.The Lumia 925 continues to be a great option for Windows Phone users, as the platform remains consistently fast despite its internal hardware. Unfortunately the device is not future proof, and new software updates continue to favor the newer hardware.
Unless you are willing to wait for the new wave of Windows 10 smartphones, you may find the Lumia 830 a worthy upgrade. Or you could consider spending the little extra and purchasing the more powerful Lumia 930 instead.
Nokia Lumia 925 and Lumia 521 for T-Mobile to receive Windows Phone 8.1 later this year
Microsoft is currently rolling out the Windows Phone 8.1 update with Lumia Cyan to their entire Lumia Windows Phone 8 lineup and hopes to complete the rollout by the end of summer. Unfortunately with summer drawing to an end, the Nokia Lumia 521 and the Nokia Lumia 925 on T-Mobile have still to be updated to the latest version of Microsoft's mobile OS.When a Lumia 925 customer asked T-Mobile when the Lumia 925 will be updated to Windows Phone 8.1, the customer's support team responded to say that the update was planned for later this year.
@DreamSSociety_ We are planning an update to WP 8.1 for Lumia 521 and 925 later this year. Keep an eye on http://t.co/zVFbFPUQUA ^JW
— T-Mobile USA (@TMobileHelp) August 22, 2014This will obviously frustrate T-Mobile customers who will have to wait to enjoy features like Cortana, Action Center and the Swype style keyboard while AT&T customers are enjoying them. Hopefully the UNCarrier will turn this around and speed up delivering the Windows Phone 8.1 update to their customers.source: T-Mobile (Twitter) | WPCentral
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Nokia Lumia 925 for AT&T receives Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Cyan
Microsoft is now rolling out the Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Cyan for the Nokia Lumia 925 on AT&T. The update is also rolling out for AT&T's Lumia 520 and follows on the heels of the Lumia 1520 receiving the same software update. | Here's all you need to know about Windows Phone 8.1 |
 | Here's all you need to know about Nokia's Lumia Cyan |
 | When will my device receive Windows Phone 8.1 |
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Nokia Lumia 925 receives Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Cyan
The Nokia Lumia 925 is now receiving the Windows Phone 8.1 update with Lumia Cyan alongside the Lumia 625. Nokia first released the Lumia Cyan update for the Lumia 925 as part of a pilot program in Finland and is now rolling out to other regions around the globe.With Windows Phone 8.1 your Lumia 925 will get access to great new features like Cortana, a personal virtual assistant built to manage your life. Cortana will allow you to set reminders by people as well as by time or location. Your device will also get several other features and enhancements including the Action Center which manages your incoming notifications along with the ability to set a background wallpaper for your Live tiles. You can learn more about Windows Phone 8.1 and the Lumia Cyan enhancements using the following links:
| Here's all you need to know about Windows Phone 8.1 |
| Here's all you need to know about Nokia's Lumia Cyan |
| When will my device receive Windows Phone 8.1 |
Don't see an OTA update alert on your device? You can check the list below to see if your country / carrier is currently rolling out the Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Cyan for the Lumia 625
| Africa | Algeria, Ghana, Libya, Morocco, South Africa MTN, South Africa, Tunisia |
| Asia Pacific | Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia Trikomsel + country variant, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines country variant, Singapore SingTel + Starhub + CV, Sri Lanka, Taiwan CHT + CV, Thailand, Vietnam |
| Europe | Austria CV + A1, Belgium CV + Proxiumus, Czech Republic Vodafone, Denmark TeliaSonera + CV, Estonia, Finland, France Orange + CV, Germany Vodafone + T-Mobile + CV, Greece Vodafone, Hungary Vodafone + CV + T-Mobile, Iceland CV, Ireland Vodafone, Italy CV + 3 + Vodafone, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands Vodafone, Norway Netcom + Telenor + CV, Poland T-Mobile, Portugal Vodafone, Romania Vodafone, Slovakia Orange, Spain Vodafone, Sweden CV + TeliaSonera, Switzerland CV + Orange + Swisscom, Turkey Vodafone + CV, UK Vodafone |
| Middle East | Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudia Arabia, UAE, Yemen |
| Latin America | Brazil CV, Mexico CV, |
| North America | United States AT&T |
Those who are running the Windows Phone 8.1 Developer Preview may have to revert their devices back to Windows Phone 8.0 in order to install the official Windows Phone 8.1 update with Lumia Cyan. You can use our guide on how to downgrade your Nokia Lumia to Windows Phone 8.0 from Windows Phone 8.1 Developer Preview using the Nokia Software Recovery Tool.
Nokia Lumia 925 receives Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Cyan in Finland as part of pilot program
Microsoft unveiled the next major version of their smartphone operating system, Windows Phone 8.1 back at BUILD 2014, which introduced a whole load of needed features and improvements. Nokia later stated that they will be packaging Windows Phone 8.1 as Lumia Cyan for their Windows Phone handsets. Now the much anticipated update is rolling out to select Lumia 925 users in Finland as a part of a pilot program.The Lumia Cyan software update will be available as an OTA update (over the air) and has two parts. The first part after downloading the phone will automatically check for available updates. Accept all the updated proposals in order to ensure a complete update.
Windows Phone 8.1 OS will bring lots of new features to Lumia phones, including the Personal assistant Cortana, Action Center, Start screen backgrounds, and other the little things like volume controls, Data Sense, WiFi Sense, Storage Sense and more. In addition to these features from Microsoft, Lumia Cyan will brings some extra features and enhancements like Imaging improvements, updated imaging apps, Bluetooth 4.0 LE support for accessories like the Nokia Treasure Tag and more from Nokia.
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Nokia Refocus on Lumia 925 vs. HTC One M8 Duo Camera
Once would expect the 'Duo' camera to prevail here, as hardware solutions generally trump software. However it looks like Nokia has done an amazing job with Nokia Refocus allowing it to trump HTC's offering, At least according to this video review.
Nokia Refocus which was previously limited to flagship Lumia handsets was recently made available for all Lumia Windows Phone 8 devices. This means that you can get the amazing Refocus effect of the One M8 on an ultra affordable device like the Lumia 520 or Lumia 521.
Leave us a comment and let us know what you think about this review
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[DEALS] Nokia Lumia 925 available for $199.95 at HSN
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The Lumia 925 was recently discounted to $225 on NewEgg as part of the online retailers Shell Shocker deals. The price offered by HSN makes the handset even more appealing.
The Nokia Lumia 925 which runs Windows Phone 8 was released last June. It employs a sleek design with a combination of metal and polycarbonate materials. The device features a 4.5 inch AMOLED touch display with a 768 by 1280 pixel resolution, an 8.7MP rear camera with Optical Image Stabilization, a 1.2MP front facing camera for video calls, a 2000 mAh battery and a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus processor with Adreno 225 graphics and 1GB of RAM.
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| Nokia Lumia 925 costs $199.95 on HSN |
While the handset may not compare with some of the newer higher end Windows Phones like the Nokia Lumia 1520 and the Nokia Lumia Icon, it offers amazing value for its price thanks to its premium design and outstanding camera.
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[DEALS] Nokia Lumia 925 available for $225 contract-free for a limited time
The Nokia Lumia 925 features a 4.5 inch display, 16GB of internal storage, a 2000mAh battery, and a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor with 1GB of RAM. The device is best known for its 8.7MP PureView camera with Carl Zeiss optics which features optical image stabilization, dual LED flash and for being the first to debut the six-element camera lens, and ISO 3200. The Lumia 925 is also known for its sleek premium design which is made up of polycarbonate and an aluminum side frame which also happens to serve as the device antenna.
You can grab a discounted Lumia 925 by following the source link below.
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Nokia Lumia 925 for T-Mobile receives Lumia Black update with GDR3
The Nokia Lumia 925 on T-Mobile's network in the U.S. is now receiving the Nokia Lumia Black software update with Windows Phone Update 3 (GDR3). The update is being pushed to Lumia 925 users OTA and you should receive a notification when it is available for your device.
If you have not received a notification, you can manually check for the update by going to Settings > Phone Updates, to see if it has arrived for your device.
With Lumia Black your device will receive several new features and improvements to both handsets including the new Nokia Camera app which combines Smart Camera and Nokia Pro Camera, Nokia Storyteller which lets you relive imaging experiences, Nokia Beamer (mobile projector for sharing content from your screen) and and updated Nokia Glance screen for quick status notifications.
 | Nokia Lumia Black - Here's all you need to know The Lumia Black update brings lots of new features, improvements in imaging, app updates and new Nokia apps, like: Refocus, Beamer, Storyteller and Camera to the devices. |
Your Lumia will also receiving several enhancements from Microsoft through Windows Phone Update 3 (GDR3) which include Safe Driving Mode, improved storage management and WiFi sharing, Screen orientation lock, enhanced, battery monitoring, Ability to close apps in the app switcher and Custom ringtones for messaging and mail
 | Windows Phone Update 3 (GDR3)- Here's all you need to know The latest version of Windows Phone update brings a few key improvements and enhancements to Windows Phone 8 devices. Here's all you need to know about Windows Phone Update 3 (GDR3) |
Leave us a comment if you have received the update on your Lumia 925 and check out the following hands on video with Lumia Black while you wait for your update to install.
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If you own a different Lumia Windows Phone, you can check Nokia's availability page, to find out when Lumia Black will be available for your device in your region. You can also check the related posts below for which Lumia handsets have already been updated to the latest version of Windows Phone 8.
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Nokia Lumia 1020 vs. Lumia 1520 vs. Lumia 925 camera comparison
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Buy a Nokia Lumia before January 31 and get $20 for your apps
You can learn more about the promotion by following the source link below.
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Nokia Lumia 925 for AT&T receives Lumia Black update
Along with the 3051.40000.134x.10xx software version, the Lumia Black update brings the following new features and improvements to the Lumia 925:
- Daily delighters: lock the screen rotation, close apps easily in the app switcher, use custom ringtones for messaging and mail, among other things
- Update to Nokia Camera that combines Nokia Smart Camera and Nokia Pro Camera. Available from the Store app.
- Get new apps, such as Nokia Storyteller for reliving the imaging experiences, and Nokia Beamer, the mobile projector for sharing content from your phone screen. Available from the Store app.
- Get the latest version of Nokia Glance Screen – see quick status notifications, for example, about calendar and messaging events, on the lock screen. Available from the Store app.
- Bluetooth 4.0 LE – preserve energy while staying connected via Bluetooth
- Get better Bluetooth connection quality, enhanced battery monitoring, and other stability and usability improvements
| Nokia Lumia Black - Here's all you need to know The Lumia Black update brings lots of new features, improvements in imaging, app updates and new Nokia apps, like: Refocus, Beamer, Storyteller and Camera to the devices. |
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Google Nexus 5 vs. Nokia Lumia 1020 - Video Capture Comparison
The Google Nexus 5 just like the Nokia Lumia 1020 features optical image stabilization (OIS), which results in blur free photos and reduces shakiness in videos. The Nexus 5 features an 8MP camera and the same OIS technology from the LG G2 which is a proven performer. The Lumia 1020 comes with a huge 41MP sensor with advanced six lens ZEISS optics. Check out the following video capture comparison between the two flagship devices.
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Nokia Lumia 1520 vs. Nokia Lumia 925 vs. Nokia Lumia 625 - Performance Comparison
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Nokia Lumia 925 - Review
The Nokia Lumia 925 is a beautiful smartphone which is both sleek and powerful. It has a 4.5 inch touch display, 16GB of internal storage, an 8.7 megapixel camera and a dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM. While Android devices pack much higher specifications under their hoods, this Windows Phone 8 device is more than capable of matching all its competitors. Let's take a closer look at this handset and see what makes it stand out.
- Super Sensitive display — usable with gloves
- Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) camera
- 4G LTE connectivity
- No microSD card slot for storage expansion
- Rear-facing speaker muffles audio
- White polycarbonate back picks up stains
The Nokia Lumia 925 was released as a followup to the Nokia Lumia 920. Nokia wanted to show they could make their handsets both powerful and beautiful — and they greatly succeeded. The Lumia 925 is built using a combination of metal and polycarbonate giving it a beautiful industrial feel while remaining light and easy to handle.
Nokia has managed to squeeze in powerful optical image stabilization technology, ensuring the Lumia 925 captures the same gorgeous photos which made the Lumia 920 famous.
The Lumia 925 is available worldwide through various carriers and can be purchased in the U.S. through T-Mobile or AT&T. The device is available in Black, White and Gray — we are reviewing the White unit today.
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The Nokia Lumia 925 is a premium Windows Phone 8 device with an impressive camera and beautiful display, bundled with Nokia Navigation and Creative apps.
Our review unit comes from the U.K. Nokia office and is therefore unlocked for use on either the T-Mobile or AT&T network. The Lumia 925 packaging is quite moderate. Sliding the box open reveals the handset in a comfortable tray. Under it you will find the SIM tray tool, and removing the top tray reveals the manuals, a USB cable, headphones and a power adaptor.
The Lumia 925 looks and feels great in the hand. The metal band which runs around the handset feels cool to the touch and has been nicely rounded for comfort. I personally preferred the way the Lumia 920 feels because the bulkiness is easier to grip. The overall package is a well-rounded device easily capable of replacing a high-end Android or an iPhone.
The Nokia Lumia 925 running Windows Phone 8 features a 4.5 inch AMOLED HD display, 16GB of internal storage, an 8MP rear camera and a dual-core chip with 1GB of RAM.
The device has a 4.5 inch AMOLED display with a 768 x 1280 resolution offering 334 ppi pixel density. While not full HD, it is still a capable display with reasonable viewing angles and color representation. During testing however, the Lumia 925 did not perform as well under direct sunlight as expected from a Nokia handset.
Above the display you will find Nokia's branding, the earpiece and a 1.3MP front-facing camera capable of 720p video. The proximity and ambient light sensors are also hidden in this area.
Below the display are the familiar Windows Phone keys — back, Windows, and Bing search. The display neatly curves into the aluminum frame, contributing to its premium feel. This new design also makes the Lumia 925 the thinnest Lumia to date at 8.5mm, weighing a reasonable 138g compared to 185g of the Lumia 920. On the right side you will find the volume rocker, power/lock key and the dedicated camera button — well placed for one-handed use.
On the top of the device you will find the micro SIM tray, micro USB port and the 3.5mm audio port. The SIM tray tool is conveniently stored in the box.
The left and bottom of the device are void of any buttons or ports.
Turning the device over you will find the polycarbonate backplate. While the Lumia 920's polycarbonate feels premium and solid, the Lumia 925's backplate feels comparatively flimsy. The white back also easily picked up stains during testing.
The speaker is located on the back — a true inconvenience which muffles audio when the phone is placed face up or when a hand covers it during gaming. Just above the speaker are three pin points for an optional wireless charging plate. Unlike the Lumia 920 which had wireless charging built in, Nokia chose to make it optional here to save weight and thickness.
The camera is placed in the top center and slightly protrudes from the back. The placement generally keeps it clear of fingers, though the oversized lens did pick up fingerprints during testing. An LED flash is located at the top of the camera module.
Being a Windows Phone 8 device, the Lumia 925 follows Microsoft's strict hardware guidelines, utilizing a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus dual-core chip clocked at 1.5GHz with 1GB of RAM and Adreno 225 graphics. Windows Phone doesn't demand more to perform well, and the Lumia 925 breezes through everything in the Windows Phone Store.
The 16GB of internal storage may become limiting given the lack of microSD expansion. While sufficient for general use, it could be an obstacle for storage-hungry games or HD videos. During heavy gaming sessions the metal band also became uncomfortably hot — more so than other devices tested.
The Nokia Lumia 925 was released with Windows Phone GDR2 and the Lumia Amber update. GDR2 brings FM radio access, a Data Sense app for tracking and limiting data usage, and support for Google's CardDAV and CalDAV protocols.
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Beyond these enhancements you get the familiar Windows Phone 8 experience — Start Screen Live Tiles, Xbox games and Office Mobile with Office 365 support.
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Nokia Lumia handsets also benefit from a large collection of Nokia apps including offline Nokia Maps, Nokia Music and Nokia's Photo Lenses and camera enhancements.
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New apps and games are available through the Windows Phone Store with a steadily growing catalog. With Nokia confirming Instagram and Vine will be available for Windows Phones, there is no reason not to make the Lumia 925 your next smartphone.
You get an 8.7MP PureView camera with optical image stabilization from Nokia's floating lens technology. Nokia added a sixth lens element to the Lumia 925, enabling ISO 3200 for better low-light photography — though results may vary.
The Nokia Smart Cam application debuted on the Lumia 925. It takes a series of pictures of the same scene allowing you to remove unwanted people, choose the best faces, or produce an action shot. The interface makes it easy to switch between effect modes.
A new Nokia Camera app combines Nokia Smart Camera and Nokia Pro Camera (which debuted on the Lumia 1020), offering a full Pro interface with an advanced menu for serious photography.
Nokia delivered on their image processing promises. Outdoor photos show decent sharpness and exposure, though significant noise appeared at high resolution. Indoor photos with ample lighting yielded the best results. ISO 3200 is not a reliable fix for poorly lit situations — getting close to the subject with the LED flash remains the best approach.
Panorama mode was a challenge — aligning the camera for each frame was difficult and stitching results were inconsistent even when completed.
The Lumia 925 captures 1080p HD video at ~29fps. Output is mostly fluid with no visible lag during testing.
The Lumia 925 features a single rear-facing speaker. Incoming calls and music feel muffled when the device is placed face up, and covering the speaker during gaming or video further degrades audio. Nokia would do well to take a design cue from HTC in future devices.
Call quality on the other hand was impressive. Despite reading some negative reviews elsewhere, calls were clear on both ends. Skype integration also works well, allowing Skype calls to be handled just like regular phone calls.
The Lumia 925 boasts over 12 hours of talk time over 3G and 18 days of standby on its 2000 mAh battery — a luxury most Windows Phone owners enjoy over Android users. The device can easily last two to three days on a single charge with moderate use. Gaming, however, is a quick way to deplete the battery.
Would you consider making the Lumia 925 your next smartphone? If you already own one, leave us a comment below and tell us what you like most about this handset.