The Nokia Lumia 925

jimmynokia

Well yes or no?

Some differences between the 920.





New Camera
Nokia has given the 925's camera a couple of small tweaks, too. It uses the same 8.7-megapixel sensor as its predecessor, but Nokia explained that it's improved the optics in front of the sensor. As well as the lightweight plastic lenses -- low weight is needed for the optical image stabilization -- the 925 uses a sixth glass lens which Nokia reckons gives better clarity, especially in daylight.

Nokia has also apparently improved its camera firmware to give better noise reduction in low-light situations.

You will find some new camera software on board, chief among which is called SmartCam. This app (also integrated as a camera lens) takes a burst of 10 images that you can then edit into an action sequence, change the faces, or choose the best image from the bunch to save. We've seen these functions already on the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4. Unlike the Galaxy S4 though, you choose how to edit the images after you've taken them, rather than choose a setting to shoot in beforehand.

The action sequence modes on other phones and found them to be a lot of fun -- so long as you have a particularly exciting scene to capture. Nokia's effort seems to work in much the same way, but with what seems to be a more stripped down, easier to use interface.

You can set the camera to automatically load in SmartCam mode, or you can pin the icon to your home screen to get access to it quickly.

Display
The 925 packs a 4.5-inch display, which is physically the same size you'll get on both the 920 and 928. The 925 and 928 however use OLED screens, rather than standard LCD which promise richer colors and deeper black levels as they don't need to be backlit as do cheaper screens.


The specifications are largely the same as the Lumia 920. The Lumia 925 will come equipped with a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, and 16GB of storage (some carriers will have 32GB variants). In fact if you simply glanced at a spec sheet then you might struggle to see the differences, but there are some subtle changes that make this stand out with an entirely new design.

What you think?

KingOfFairview

I want one. Hope Vodafone have it soon

basiragi

yes please... I have the 820 and I would love this theyre a brilliant phone

TBi

jimmynokia wrote: »

925 and 928 however use OLED screens, rather than standard LCD which promise richer colors and deeper black levels as they don't need to be backlit as do cheaper screens.

I think you have it backwards here, a good LCD is a more expensive screen and generally has more accurate colour reproduction. OLED are cheaper and newer tech so aren't as advanced in quality as a good LCD, however they do have better blacks.

Also OLED can suffer from burn in, but not under normal use and they are getting better.

basiragi

TBi wrote: »

I think you have it backwards here, a good LCD is a more expensive screen and generally has more accurate colour reproduction. OLED are cheaper and newer tech so aren't as advanced in quality as a good LCD, however they do have better blacks.

Also OLED can suffer from burn in, but not under normal use and they are getting better.

I think the Samsung amoled in the SG4 is pretty flawless tbh

pleasant Co.

basiragi wrote: »

I think the Samsung amoled in the SG4 is pretty flawless tbh

How can you know? burn-in happens over time and the s4 isn't out very long at all but burn-in is a problem with just about every oled screen.

basiragi

pleasant Co. wrote: »

How can you know? burn-in happens over time and the s4 isn't out very long at all but burn-in is a problem with just about every oled screen.

well it hasn't happened on the s3 and its been out quite a while.. Thought burn out only occurs on plasma screens. While LED s (generally) may dim I've not heard of burn out

basiragi

apologies I see you said "burn in"

Blut2

I'm very disappointed the 928 isnt making it to Europe and we're getting the 925 instead. The Xenon flash is so rare on phones these days but is so necessary for night time shots.

jimmynokia

a SUPER MAN edition though for now china only.

jimmynokia

AngryLips

I've been using a 920 for the last few weeks and I am definitely going to upgrade to this phone. The weight of the 920 makes it too impractical a phone.

pleasant Co.

Personally, that's not a problem for me and certainly not impractical.

super_furry

Would only be interested in the 32gb version, 16gb with no card slot isn't really enough.

basiragi

AngryLips wrote: »

I've been using a 920 for the last few weeks and I am definitely going to upgrade to this phone. The weight of the 920 makes it too impractical a phone.

I see your point I love the 820 but the weight of it tends to make me drop it a bit more than normal

Pacifico

Any release date for the Irish networks?

jimmynokia

Late july or august.

Pacifico

jimmynokia wrote: »

Late july or august.

Really that late!?

jimmynokia

Pacifico wrote: »

Really that late!?

That's what I was told when I went to see it, I'm constantly chasing it up.

simi956

Out on 1st July with O2, VF, Meteor, Pre order available now on O2 Ireland

jimmynokia

July'August

liamog

So it will launch here just in time for the EOS

jimmynokia

It's officially launching in the 1st of July and I'll be at the launch.

liamog

jimmynokia wrote: »

It's officially launching in the 1st of July and I'll be at the launch.

We're lucky to have you to give us information.

jimmynokia

liamog wrote: »

We're lucky to have you to give us information.

The EOS is going to be announced on the 11th that will be some beast.

mad muffin

I've been interested in this phone since its announcement. Been reading reviews and watching videos on youtube the last few days.

And the overwhelming consensious is that the marriage of aluminium rim and polycarbonate back is flawed.

There is a deliberate gap for removal of the back if the phone needs repares.

This results in a distinct creaking.

The pocketnow video review shows it very distinctly. :mad:

jimmynokia

mad muffin wrote: »

I've been interested in this phone since its announcement. Been reading reviews and watching videos on youtube the last few days.

And the overwhelming consensious is that the marriage of aluminium rim and polycarbonate back is flawed.

There is a deliberate gap for removal of the back if the phone needs repares.

This results in a distinct creaking.

The pocketnow video review shows it very distinctly. :mad:

Pocket now have been slammed for the biased review I've used one and there is no such thing as per video, unless they got a pre release unit, given that faulty handsets, build quality issue's are always a possible factor with any manufacturer I would ignore that video..
There was some creaking reports on t the 920 and all units where subsequently replaced.

KingOfFairview

Vodafone has this as coming soon now

simi956

eMobile also getting on 1st July

stevenmu

Three have confirmed they are not getting it: link

liamog

KingOfFairview wrote: »

Vodafone has this as coming soon now

Accidentally signed up to be notified when the new Experia is coming out because their link was wrong.

jimmynokia

My 925 arrived today .:D

KingOfFairview

Sweet. I'm wavering on holding out for this or just getting a 920, so would appreciate if you could post some feedback when you have your head wrapped round it.

jimmynokia

KingOfFairview wrote: »

Sweet. I'm wavering on holding out for this or just getting a 920, so would appreciate if you could post some feedback when you have your head wrapped round it.

Yeah I will put up a review for sure. Just on the 920 the 925 is much lighter many folk seen the 920 as heavy.

Pacifico

jimmynokia wrote: »

My 925 arrived today .:D

How'd you get that!?

mad muffin

Any gaps and creaking?

jimmynokia

Pacifico wrote: »

How'd you get that!?

I have contacts.

jimmynokia

mad muffin wrote: »

Any gaps and creaking?

Nope.

gman2k

jimmynokia wrote: »

I have contacts.

It's called people now, not contacts:pac:

jimmynokia

gman2k wrote: »

It's called people now, not contacts:pac:

Makes no ods what you call it,it works for me.

mad muffin

jimmynokia wrote: »

Makes no ods what you call it,it works for me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIIuR-HjFho

:P:pac:

jimmynokia

mad muffin wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIIuR-HjFho

:P:pac:

Lol.

Francie Barrett

KingOfFairview wrote: »

Sweet. I'm wavering on holding out for this or just getting a 920, so would appreciate if you could post some feedback when you have your head wrapped round it.

Nokia will be announcing a 41 megapixel Windows Phone device on the 11th of July, so it might be worth hanging on for that.

jimmynokia

Francie Barrett wrote: »

Nokia will be announcing a 41 megapixel Windows Phone device on the 11th of July, so it might be worth hanging on for that.

I mentioned that earlier in the thread will be interesting alright

Blut2

Francie Barrett wrote: »

Nokia will be announcing a 41 megapixel Windows Phone device on the 11th of July, so it might be worth hanging on for that.

I think waiting 2 months would be a far better call than investing in a 925 to be honest. Theres a fair bit of leaked information out there on the EOS already, http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_eos-5506.php provides a bit of a summary.

If its announced July 11th hopefully (presuming the Irish networks pick it up) we might see it hitting Irish networks at the start of September.

The closeness of timing to the 925 is a bit odd though, I can't really see why anyone would get a 925 instead of an EOS unless theres a massive difference in price.

super_furry

Really love the look of it. But with all the talk of the EOS and the fact that I'm due an upgrade in August, I reckon I'll hold off to see what Nokia have up their sleeve.

jimmynokia

Blut2 wrote: »

I think waiting 2 months would be a far better call than investing in a 925 to be honest. Theres a fair bit of leaked information out there on the EOS already, http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_eos-5506.php provides a bit of a summary.

If its announced July 11th hopefully (presuming the Irish networks pick it up) we might see it hitting Irish networks at the start of September.

The closeness of timing to the 925 is a bit odd though, I can't really see why anyone would get a 925 instead of an EOS unless theres a massive difference in price.

It won't be sept it will be Q4

Francie Barrett

Blut2 wrote: »

The closeness of timing to the 925 is a bit odd though, I can't really see why anyone would get a 925 instead of an EOS unless theres a massive difference in price.

The Eos or whatever it will be called will be a heavier and thicker device thanks to the Xenon flash + camera hump. Some folks will be happy to trade camera specs for a lighter and thinner device.

Blut2

jimmynokia wrote: »

It won't be sept it will be Q4

The 925 was announced on May 14th and is hitting Irish networks on July 1st

The EOS will (almost certainly) be announced on July 11th. I'd say a September arrival would be about right.

Francie Barrett wrote: »

The Eos or whatever it will be called will be a heavier and thicker device thanks to the Xenon flash + camera hump. Some folks will be happy to trade camera specs for a lighter and thinner device.

True. I imagine it will also be more expensive. It still seems odd though - with the camera and the possible quad core - http://www.gsmarena.com/quadcore_nokia_with_wp8_shows_up_in_gfxbench_scores-news-6225.php - it will definitely relegate the 925 to mid-tier in specs. I guess having more phone options is always good, I think a lot of potential 925 buyers will just end up waiting for the EOS though.

AngryLips

Phone is up on Meteor, Vodafone and O2's website it seems.

jimmynokia

It was officially launched yesterday and also I was told charging shells will be available this week.