Today Nokia announced the Nokia Lumia 625, an accessibly priced 4G smartphone to help people see more of what they love. Powered by the latest version of Windows Phone 8 and including the Nokia Lumia Amber update, the Nokia Lumia 625 delivers a richer and easier to use smartphone experience.
The Nokia Lumia 625 has the following key features:
- Display 4.7 inch WVGA @ 201ppi with Sunlight Readability Enhancement, High Brightness Mode, Colour Enhancement and Super Sensitive Touch
- Battery 2000 mAh
- Processor 1.2GHz, Dual Core
- Camera Main: 5MP Autofocus, LED flash ,1080p@30fps, VGA front facing camera
- Memory 512MB RAM
- 8GB with support for up to 64GB SD card
- Large 4.7-inch super-sensitive LCD screen and 4G Internet access for high-speed entertainment
- Five brightly coloured changeable shells for personalisation
- Integrated camera applications like Nokia Smart Camera and Nokia Cinemagraph so you can take the perfect picture
- Access to more than 165,000 apps including Vimeo, Temple Run and WhatsApp plus safer surfing with Internet Explorer 10
Dee Kaul, Director of Terminals for Vodafone UK and Ireland said, “The Nokia Lumia 625 will make a great and highly affordable 4G-ready addition to Vodafone’s range of Windows Phones ahead of our 4G launch later this summer. We’ll be letting customers know very soon when exactly they’ll be able to get their hands on it.”
Building on the Nokia Lumia design, the Nokia Lumia 625 includes five brightly coloured changeable shells, which add to the Live Tile personalisation brought by Windows Phone 8.
The Nokia Lumia 625 also provides many innovations found in the recently announced flagship Nokia Lumia 1020. These include a range of integrated camera applications like Nokia Smart Camera, offering handy features like removing unwanted objects from pictures, and Nokia Cinemagraph, which turns photos into living memories with added movement.
“With our largest smartphone screen to date, the Nokia Lumia 625 is a perfect example of how Nokia is delivering leading smartphone innovation and experiences at every price point,” said Jo Harlow, executive vice president, Nokia Smart Devices.
Powered by the latest version of Windows Phone 8 and including the Nokia Lumia Amber update, the Nokia Lumia 625 delivers a richer and easier to use smartphone experience at a competitive price. Live Tiles update direct to the home screen, and People Hub makes it easy to stay connected with friends and family. Windows Phone 8 also includes Xbox Live, Microsoft Office, and 7GB of online SkyDrive storage to simply make life easier.
Nicola Shenton, Head Of Devices, EE said, “4G is incredibly important for the future of mobile in the UK, and EE is at the forefront. With the new Lumia 625, Nokia is helping to bring even more affordable, quality 4G devices to the market which will ensure 4G experiences are available to a broader audience.”
Nokia Music provides free streaming of ad-free mixes without registration or subscription, plus the ability to download mixes for listening offline with the Nokia Lumia 625. Nokia has also teamed with Coloud to create BOOM headphones that combine audio prowess with excellent value, and integrated microphone and buttons for voice calls and music control.
With its big screen and super-fast connectivity, the Nokia Lumia 625 offers leading maps and location experiences from HERE, providing free maps,turn-by-turn navigation and public transport guidance.
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Graham Stapleton, CEO of Carphone Warehouse UK said, “As 4G accelerates across networks in the UK, we expect the service to become available to more consumers at different price points. At Carphone Warehouse we are aiming to offer the broadest range of 4G devices. Nokia is leading the 4G device portfolio already with a number of innovative middle and high end devices. With the Nokia Lumia 625 we see them move to an even more affordable price point with a 4.7” Super sensitive ClearBlack Display, optimised for viewing media on the go. This will be the most affordable 4G smartphone in our range at launch.”
The Nokia Lumia 625 will be available in a range of colours including orange, yellow, bright green, white and black with an array of changeable shells enabling easy personalisation. With an estimated retail price of £200 / €220 before taxes and subsidies, the Nokia Lumia 625 is planned to begin selling in the UK in Q3. At launch in the UK, the Nokia Lumia 625 will be available from Vodafone, O2, EE, Carphone Warehouse and Phones4u.
With an estimated retail price of £200 / €2220 before taxes and subsidies, the Nokia Lumia 625 is planned to begin selling in the UK in Q3. At launch in the UK, the Nokia Lumia 625 will be available from Vodafone, O2, EE, Carphone Warehouse and Phones4u.
