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Nokia Lumia 928 review

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The Nokia Lumia 928 currently has an Informr score of 7.5 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 19 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.
Windows Phone
Operating system
Operating system
Windows Phone
1.5 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.5 GHz
4.5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
4.5"
8+ MP
Camera
Camera
8+ MP
2000 mAh
Battery

What the Critics Are Saying...

UnleashThePhones
UnleashThePhones

The Nokia Lumia 928 is essentially a reworked Lumia 920, being slightly thinner & lighter. Which isn’t a bad thing at all, except that I don’t know what took it so long to release. The 928 beautifully complements Verizon’s line of Windows Phones, and it’s definitely a gre...

- Clinton Jeff, UnleashThePhones
Windows Phone Mix
Windows Phone Mix

The Lumia 928 from Nokia is definitely the best Windows Phone available in the market. Be it the core apps or the imaging facility, excellent battery life and wireless charging, Nokia Lumia excels in these departments. The biggest disadvantages still to be addressed are lack of microSD card, lack of...

- Aabia, Windows Phone Mix
Android Police
Android Police

I didn't come away nearly as disappointed with Lumia 928 as I thought I would. That's probably pretty high praise for someone who has no desire whatsoever to switch from Android as a phone operating system. Windows Phone 8 has received plenty of "meh" since it was released, though, and it's easy to...

- David Ruddock, Android Police
Android Authority
Android Authority

While the hardware, screen, and price point may make the Lumia 928 look like a mid-range device in the Android space, it’s important to keep in mind that Windows Phone 8 is a different beast. It’s very stylish, unique, and sluggishness is barely there. Packed together, Windows Phone 8 co...

- Joshua Vergara, Android Authority
GSMArena
GSMArena

The Nokia Lumia 928 really is a memorable character. Thanks to its top-end spec sheet (by Windows Phone 8 standards), headed by the hugely capable camera with xenon flash, the handset outshines every competitor, which runs Microsoft's mobile OS. The camera's lowlight performance is expectedly impre...

- GSMArena team, GSMArena
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Nokia backs up the Lumia 928 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.

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Screen Size
4.5"

The Nokia Lumia 928's screen size is 4.5 inches with x pixels resolution.
Processor
1.5 GHz

There is a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual-core 1.5 GHz processor (CPU).
OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.
Camera
8+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 8+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 1+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
32 GB

Internal memory is 32 GB. No external card slot is available for expansion.
Battery
2000mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 2000 mAh battery. Nokia's performance ratings are 25.3 days standby time, 972 minutes, 510 minutes Wi-Fi surfing.

Lumia 928 Specs

Overview
Release Date May 15, 2013
Regions Available USA
Operating System

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Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual-core 1.5 GHz
Internal Storage 32 GB
RAM 1 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
Noise Cancellation
SAR Head: 1.44 W/kg
Body: 1.38 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included Data Cable, Manual, Standard Battery, USB Power Adapter
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EGPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, EV-DO Rev. 0, EV-DO Rev. A, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Details
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT)
Wi-Fi Calling
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
SIM card size
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared
Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot
Memory Expansion Slot
Expansion Slot Info
NFC
Data Tethering Compatibility
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 8+ Megapixels
Zoom
 4x digital
Flash
 Yes (LED Xenon)
Additional Rear Camera Info
 Auto focus, Geotagging, ISO, Image stabilization, Night mode, Panorama, White balance, Exposure, PureView, Scenes
Video Recording Formats
 3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF
Video Recording Parameters
 Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 1+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology AMOLED
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density 334 pixels
Size 4.5 inches
Secondary Display
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen, ClearBlack, Sunlight readability enhancements
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 2000 mAh
Removable Battery
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 510 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 972 minutes
Standby Time Up to 25.3 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Black, White
Dimensions [H x W x D] 13.3 x 6.9 x 1.0 cm (5.2 x 2.7 x 0.4 in)
Weight 162 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design
IP Rating
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key
Home Key
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control
Fingerprint Sensor
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Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, Yahoo, Windows Live, Google Talk
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Wallpapers
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: Yes
DLNA Support: Yes
ECML / Digital Wallet: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, eAAC, AAC+, AAC, AMR, WMA Pro, WMA, WAV, AMR-NB
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: Yes
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Haptic Feedback: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Mobile Hotspot: Yes
Wi-fi Encryption: WEP/WPA/WPA2
Viewable document types: DOC, DOCX, PDF, PPT, PPTX, TXT, XLS
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

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