- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- LG Nexus 4
- LG Optimus L9
- HTC 8X
- BlackBerry Z10
- Motorola RAZR i
Rated 70% by by The Verge (Apr, 2012)It is generally easy and pleasant to use, and the low price point, coupled with the beautiful hardware and solid LTE service could be persuasive.
by GSM Arena (Oct, 2011)The things to expect of all this tech are better colors, better noise performance, more sharpness and more precise white balance.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Nokia Lumia 900 compared to the Apple iPhone 4S
GHz1.4
Windows Phone 7.5 Mango 4G
by GSM Arena (Jul, 2012)A big, quality screen, fluid and stylish OS and premium build are all sprinkled with Nokia's magic in a package that's made to impress.
0.8 GHz
iOS 6 3.5G
Rated 100% by by sheila-Rolle (Feb, 2013)i like this product because it was inexpensive and for a use phone it is in excellent condition cant tell the difference from a new one I had the phone 1 week but lovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvve it , it is slim and light weigh i had a3g for 3 years and love it, this one is spectacular.
screen size
4.3"
3.5"
Lumia 900 by DigiGuru (Apr, 2012)I have to give this phone a 5 star ratingThis is a great phone, liked the size, screen is big enough and also fit in pocket.
iPhone 4S by Jaffrey-W.-Ali--Relentless-Pursuit-of-TechnologyI guess if you play a lot of games then a larger screen may be acceptable, but as a daily smartphone the iPhone 4S is extremely well designed aesthetically and in size.
screen resolution
Lumia 900 by Michael-Huddleston (Jul, 2012)The stats for the resolution are not as dazzling the in person, the screen is clear and beautiful.
iPhone 4S by electronicnut (Mar, 2013)She loved the crisp, clean retina display, the beautiful images it took, and the overall ease of using the phone.
memory
| 0 GB | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
processor
Lumia 900 by Joshwa-Thomas-Jacob--Josh (Apr, 2012)It is a single core but seems like faster that iphone dual core processor.
iPhone 4S by GSM Arena (Oct, 2011)The iPhone 4S is promoted to the dual-core league and has more powerful graphics.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Lumia 900 by Bacchus (Apr, 2012)The 8 megapixel camera on the Lumia 900 takes great photos but some of the pics did come out a little oversaturated.
iPhone 4S by GSM Arena (Oct, 2011)The iPhone 4S has a strong claim on being the best 8 megapixel cameraphone.
Performance Real world tests of Nokia Lumia 900 vs Apple iPhone 4S
cpu speed
Lumia 900 by J.-HarstonFirst off, I was attracted to the Lumia 900 for its gorgeous screen, the LTE speed, the speed of the phone processor and the fact that I could get it for about $18 (after the promotional $100 credit from Nokia).
iPhone 4S by Bill-L. (Nov, 2011)It's sleek solid build of the phone.-The A5 chip processor that is claimed to be twice the iPhone 4's speed is amazingly fast and for a heavy data user, it is very appealing.-The 8MP camera.
talk time
420 min
840 min
Lumia 900 by John-Lonappanalthough I use the phone around less than 30 minutes talk time and very minimal data usage, also disabled all the background processes I have to charge twice a day!
iPhone 4S by c|net (Oct, 2011)Despite the more powerful processor, the company claims that the smartphone will be able to provide 8 hours of talk time over 3G, 14 hours over 2G, 6 hours of browsing over 3G, 9 hours via Wi-Fi, 10 hours of video playback, and 40 hours of music playback.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Apple iPhone 4S
| Screen uses OLED technology | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| About half of phones are OLED; OLED screens are typically higher contrast and use less power | |||
| Is 4G | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Supports the fastest, most reliable networks | |||
| Supports FM radio | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Listen to music and news from local radio stations | |||
| Significantly faster processor | 1.4 GHz | vs | 0.8 GHz |
| More than 70% faster processor; run computation-intensive applications, such as photo editing, faster | |||
| Bigger screen | 4.3" | vs | 3.5" |
| More than 20% bigger screen | |||
| More battery capacity | 1,830 mA·h | vs | 1,420 mA·h |
| Around 30% more battery capacity | |||
| Better theoretical download speed | 50 Mb/s | vs | 14.4 Mb/s |
| Around 3.5x better theoretical download speed; enjoy lightning fast downloads on modern networks | |||
| Longer standby time | 18,000 min | vs | 12,000 min |
| 50% longer standby time | |||
| Marginally newer | Apr, 2012 | vs | Oct, 2011 |
| Release date 5 months later | |||
Advantages compared to the Nokia Lumia 900
| Store much more stuff | 64 GB | vs | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4x more storage capacity; free yourself from memory cards | |||
| Much bigger app store | 700,000 apps (Apple App Store) | vs | 100,000 apps (Windows Phone Marketplace) |
| 7x more apps; find an app for virtually any task | |||
| Much smaller | 59 x 115 x 9 mm | vs | 128 x 69 x 12 mm |
| Around 40% smaller | |||
| Outputs video to TV | Proprietary | vs | None |
| About half of smartphones can output to TVs; the modern day slide projector, great for sharing your photos & videos | |||
| Significantly sharper screen | 328 ppi | vs | 216 ppi |
| More than 50% sharper PPI; enjoy photo-realistic, crisp images | |||
| Significantly longer talk time | 840 min | vs | 420 min |
| 2x longer talk time; go days without charging | |||
| More cores | Dual core | vs | Single core |
| Twice as many cores; each additional core lets your phone do more without visible UI slowdowns and jerkiness | |||
| Records higher definition video | 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps | vs | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps |
| Around 2.5x higher definition video | |||
| Lighter | 140 g | vs | 160 g |
| More than 10% lighter | |||
| Higher resolution screen | 960 x 640 | vs | 800 x 480 |
| 60% higher resolution screen | |||
| More highly reviewed by consumers | 82.66% | vs | 77.88% |
| Around 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| Thinner | 9 mm | vs | 12 mm |
| Around 20% thinner | |||
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 802 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Joshua-C.-Geurian (Apr, 2012) Rated 100% by by Joshua-C.-Geurian (Apr, 2012) Rated 100% by by Penitent-Tangent (Apr, 2012) | Rated by 646 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by Shelley-Gammon--Geek (Feb, 2012) Rated 100% by by Erik (Sep, 2012) Rated 100% by by Umairi786 (Mar, 2012) | |
screen
Nokia Lumia 900 | Rated 80% by by Lord-Molotov--Sith-LordThe colors are rich and vibrant and the Clear Black Display is fantastic, even in bright sunlight.
Nokia Lumia 900 | Rated 100% by by Wilfredo (May, 2012)The screen is just beautiful with Nokia's Clear Black display technology...very crisp and vibrant.
Nokia Lumia 900 | Rated 83% by by c|net (Apr, 2012)I compared the Lumia 900 with the Samsung Focus S, which has an identical screen size and WVGA resolution (800x480 pixels).
operating system
Nokia Lumia 900 | Rated 100% by by db (Apr, 2012)This includes numerous Blackberries, WebOS devices, iPhone 3GS/4/4S, 3 Android devices & a few Windows Phones.-Probably the best quality hardware design I've seen yet on any mobile device.-Battery life is good.
Nokia Lumia 900 | Rated 100% by by Cayano (Apr, 2012)I had the Iphone 4S, but I got bored of IOS, screen size and data speed, 5 years now from first iphone and IOS is the same.
Nokia Lumia 900 | Rated 70% by by The Verge (Apr, 2012)This is a pretty common problem with AMOLED screens, but the issue seems pronounced on the Lumia 900 thanks to the starkness of the Windows Phone interface.
type
Nokia Lumia 900 | Rated 83% by by c|net (Apr, 2012)While a revolutionary new feature could clinch Nokia's victory, what it has now in the Lumia 900 is the best Windows phone I've tested yet, and it's perfect for the mainstream market.
Nokia Lumia 900 | Rated 70% by by TrustedReviews (Sep, 2012)It's a testament to Windows Phone's design that the OS and applications actually run very smoothly on the Nokia Lumia 900 Dark Knight Rises Special Edition's hardware.
Nokia Lumia 900 | Rated 83% by by c|net (Apr, 2012)The LTE speeds, high-end features, and crazy-reasonable $99 price tag make the Lumia 900 a sure choice for Windows Phone fans looking for a statement piece to help them stand out.
network technology
Nokia Lumia 900 | Rated 100% by by N.-Moore (May, 2012)Dont be fooled the the iPhone 4S is 4G- it is HPSA+, not LTE, which is only slightly faster than 3G.
Nokia Lumia 900 | Rated 100% by by C.-Chen--Flawless0369 (May, 2012)I've had the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, 4S, HTC EVO 4G, Moto Photon, and HTC Arrive.
Nokia Lumia 900 | by TrustedReviews (Jan, 2012)The key differences between the Nokia Lumia 900 and the Lumia 800 are that the new model has a larger 4.3in screen – instead of 3.7in – and 4G LTE connectivity.
carrier
Nokia Lumia 900 | Rated 100% by by M.-J.-Mincey--Electronics-Geek (Apr, 2012)Stylish, 4.3" screen, solidly built, but best of all, it runs on LTE, which if you're familiar with Verizon's network, this is AT&T's foray into the high speed network.
Nokia Lumia 900 | Rated 100% by by Dan (Apr, 2012)AT&T coverage and speed have been much better at my house than Sprint was (LTE is insanely fast), and the phone itself is outstanding.
Nokia Lumia 900 | Rated 100% by by Dan (Apr, 2012)I switched from Sprint to AT&T to get this phone, and I couldn't be happier.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG Nexus 4 Rated the best by consumers |
 | 2 | LG Optimus L9 Better than usual battery capacity |
 | 3 | HTC 8X 4-way tie: Is 4G |
 | 4 | BlackBerry Z10 Sharpest screen |
 | 5 | Motorola RAZR i Longest battery life during active use |
 | 6 | Nokia Lumia 820 4-way tie: Screen uses OLED technology |
 | 7 | Apple iPhone 4 6-way tie: Good selection of apps |
Discussions Get involved, ask your question about the Nokia Lumia 900 and Apple iPhone 4S
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