Lumia 730 Dual SIM Now Available in Pakistan

Microsoft Devices Pakistan announced the availability of the Lumia 730 Dual SIM in Pakistan. With a wide angle front facing camera, affordable price tag, and sleek, pocketable style featured alongside integrated Microsoft experiences, Lumia 730 lets people easily capture and share more of what they want.

The Lumia 730 combines a slim, vibrant style with powerful performance to create an uncompromised smartphone experience. Alongside Dual SIM 3G support, the Lumia 730 provides outstanding personalization brought by Windows Phone 8.1 to deliver memorable Skype video calls with the wide-angle front-facing camera. People can share more of the world around them, or bring more family and friends into a call. People can also take unbeatable selfies with the Full HD 5MP front facing camera, and quickly and easily share to social networks like Facebook and Instagram. With a focal length of 24mm, Lumia 730 front facing camera captures more of the scene, ensuring people never cut out another member of the group or miss an unbelievable background during a selfie.
“People are moving from using their front facing camera to take a close up selfie or have a solo Skype call, to making it much more about where they are and what they are doing.” said James Rutherfoord, Vice President, Microsoft Devices North Africa, Levant and Near East. “With the Lumia 730, we’re enabling people to easily capture and share more of what they want through unique Lumia innovation and the best Microsoft experiences.”
A powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 400 processor, featuring a quad core CPU at 1.2GHz, supports a fast, and smooth user experience with the latest version of Windows Phone 8.1, including one swipe notifications from Action Center, and the fast Word Flow keyboard. The Snapdragon 400 processor is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QTI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated.

People can create unique selfies with the updated Lumia Selfie app which comes pre-loaded on Lumia 730. With a viewing angle of almost 180 degrees, and a 4.7” HD OLED display, people can watch their favorite shows, movies or video clips even in bright sunlight. Seamless integration with Microsoft services such as Skype and Microsoft Office, with Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote and PowerPoint is available out of the box for leading productivity on the go. 15GB of free cloud storage is available on Microsoft OneDrive to sync, store, access and share content like photos online. A world of apps is available for Windows Phone, including favourites like WhatsApp, Viber, Instagram, Vimeo and Flipboard – plus apps that sync across devices so people can pick up where they left off. The 2220 mAh battery keeps you going throughout the day, and lasts even longer when you replace the back cover with a wireless charging shell (charging pad sold separately).

The Lumia 730 is expected to be available in Pakistan at an estimated price of PKR 28,950/-. The Lumia 730 will be available in a range of colours including bright orange, bright green and stylish neutrals such as dark grey and white.

Lumia 630 Dual SIM Now Available in Pakistan

The Nokia Lumia 630 Dual SIM with Windows Phone 8.1 in now available in Pakistan. The first Dual SIM Lumia smartphone delivers an unrivalled affordable smartphone experience, with quad-core processing and a Clear Black 4.5” LCD screen.

Commenting on the occasion, Arif Shafique, Country General Manager, Microsoft Devices Pakistan & Afghanistan said: “With high-end technologies and apps, a seamless Windows Phone 8.1 experience and the first ever Dual SIM Lumia empowering people to connect on their terms, we think the Lumia 630 Dual SIM is undoubtedly the best smartphone in its affordable price range.”

The Lumia 630 Dual SIM adds award-winning design and experiences found on high end Lumia smartphones to the leading personalization brought by Windows Phone 8.1. Users can now seamlessly switch between two SIM cards to manage their social life, clearly separate calls and messages to make it cheaper and easier to connect on their own terms. A quad-core Snapdragon processor delivers fast, uncompromised social experiences with Word Flow, Internet Explorer and social apps like WhatsApp, WeChat and Instagram.

The smartphone showcases a new matte polycarbonate design with changeable shells available in bold new colors like bright orange, bright green and bright yellow, in addition to matte black and white. The 4.5” Clear Black screen, offers better viewing angles and visibility in bright conditions. Integrated features including one swipe notifications from Action Centre, the new Microsoft Enterprise feature pack, Microsoft Office, One Drive, and Camera make the Lumia 630 a great tool for work and play. The new Sensor Core also brings low power motion sensing to help people track their activity all day without using up the large 1830mAh battery – perfect for exercise and exploration using apps like Bing Health and Fitness.

A wealth of storage is available, with memory expandable by up to 128GB using a microSD card, allowing people to save and switch locations of pictures, videos, music, maps and apps with ease.

Nokia X in partnership with Telenor Goes on Sale in Pakistan

Nokia Pakistan announced today that Nokia X part of the new Nokia X family of affordable smartphones that run Android™ apps, has begun selling in Pakistan. The new device is the perfect introduction to a world of Android apps, coupled with signature Nokia experiences, and the most popular Microsoft services, as well as free internet for 6 months from Telenor – Pakistan’s leading cellular provider.

The Nokia X features Nokia’s renowned quality and design, with a fresh, tile-based user interface inspired by our Lumia family. It comes with Fastlane, a screen which lets people switch between their favorite apps more smoothly. People can access curated, quality-tested apps from Nokia Store, more than a dozen third-party app stores and by side loading. All devices are also pre-loaded with a variety of very popular third-party apps and games.

“We believe that our new offering will resonate with consumers around the country and set a great precedent for the level of quality that can be achieved in the fast-growing, affordable smartphone segment” said Arif Shafique, Country General Manager, Nokia Pakistan & Afghanistan.

Omer Bin Tariq, Director Internet & Devices at Telenor Pakistan, added: “Telenor believes in empowering societies through communication technology, and our 6 months’ free internet offer with the Nokia X is aimed at extending the real benefits of internet to consumers in Pakistan. Telenor has further cemented its position as the leader in the internet area, and this co-launch is yet another step towards building a strong partnership between Telenor and Nokia”.

Nokia X is a beautifully crafted smartphone with Nokia’s signature design approach and bold, bright colours like bright green, bright red, cyan, yellow, black and white. At only 10.4mm thin, the slim, durable monobody design sports a 4” scratch-proof display and capacitive touch screen along with a 3MP camera. The device runs on the Nokia X Software Platform and is powered by a 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon Dual Core Processor and 512MB RAM. It has a 4GB built-in memory and 32GB expandable memory. Nokia X also offers access to popular Microsoft services, including Skype, OneDrive, Outlook.com etc.Customers will also benefit from Telenor’s free internet for 6 months on purchase of the Nokia X from anywhere in Pakistan.

Kareena Kapoor casted in Q mobile’s most costly advert of Pakistan

It would not be surprising news that any bollywood star is appearing in our local advertisement as by far, there have been several TVCs on-aired that prominently highlights those actors. This time, Qmobile has taken up with this prospect, by casting rockstar heroine, Kareena Kapoor in their upcoming advert.

According to recent reports, to shoot a television commercial for Pakistani smartphone brand, Qmobile, Kareena Kapoor Khan took off to Bangkok this week. Under the hood, this advert will be directed by Farooq Mannan, famed as The ‘Imtiaz Ali’ of Pakistan’s advertising among several people particularly in Indians. In this niche, Mr. Farooq has formerly done with Q mobile‘s ad featuring Aditya Roy Kapoor, the lead cast of Aashiqui2.

Together with the team, this ad is taking up services of international technicians as well as Pakistan’s best one. So like all fantastic aspects, Kareena has charged her standard amount for supporting an International brand add surrounded by the additional charges for making flight to abroad. Seemingly, Farooq Mannan has also requested a Director of Production from New York to be a part of this venture. So undoubtedly, this ad will prove to be the most expensive television commercial in Pakistan’s advertising record.

Moreover, a fervent source has mentioned Kareena’s interest in Pakistani advertising and that she was previously unaware of Farooq Mannan and his spectacular directorial skills as well as his earlier endeavors. But after looking upon his latest commercial for the same cellphone company with star cast of Iman Ali (famed by Pakistani International super hit Khuda Kay Liye), Kareena consequently agreed to make an appearance in this Mobile ad.

What makes Q mobile inspired to stars Bollywood actor!

However, this is a trend set up by most of Pakistani Companies to feature international talent particularly Bolloywood ones but recently, the Indian cellphone brand MicroMax (that’s a QMobile’s Indian version)was shown up Hollywood’s superb talent, Hugh Jackman and incredibly, this  attempt created a total buzz among the Indian society.

As well as, Priyanka Chopra representing LUMIA series in Nokia TVCs can also be said as an avid stimulation due to which Q mobile is taking one after other Bollywood stars in its commercials. So, let’s just wait and watch the upcoming super expensive TVC ever shown in Pakistan!

Nokia Introduces Nokia Lumia 925 in Pakistan

Nokia has introduced the Nokia Lumia 925, a new interpretation of its award-winning flagship, the Nokia Lumia 920 in Pakistan. The Nokia Lumia 925 introduces a metal design and showcases the latest PureView camera innovation, new features and third party applications coming to the Nokia Lumia range.

The Nokia Lumia 925 includes the most advanced lens technology and next generation imaging software to capture clearer, sharper pictures and video, including the best low light images. The Nokia Lumia 925 also introduces the new Nokia Smart Camera mode, coming as an update to all Lumia Windows Phone 8 smartphones. Nokia Smart Camera offers an easy way to capture ten images at once and edit the pictures with options like Best Shot, Action Shot, and Motion Focus for creating the perfect high quality image.

Nokia also announced Hipstamatic’s new app, Oggl, will arrive on Nokia Lumia smartphones, allowing people to take and share high quality pictures with like-minded creatives and photography enthusiasts from around the world. In addition to sharing photos on Oggl, users can simultaneously share photos on social networks including Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Instagram, Tumblr and Flickr.

“We keep innovating,” said Arif Shafique, country general manager of Nokia Pakistan & Afghanistan. “We’re advancing experiences on the Nokia Lumia portfolio whether that means great new benefits for an existing Lumia owner, or bringing new showcase devices like the Nokia Lumia 925.”

He further added: “We continue to change the way people think about smartphone cameras. The work Nokia has done with the Lumia 925 further enhances the imaging capabilities of the Lumia smartphones.”

The Nokia Lumia 925 introduces metal for the first time to the Nokia Lumia range, bringing appeal and unique benefits like increased robustness. The polycarbonate back comes in white, grey or black. A wireless charging cover can be clipped onto the back of the phone to take advantage of Nokia’s extensive wireless charging accessories and ecosystem. Covers, sold separately, come in white, black, yellow, and red.

Leading Nokia services, such as the HERE suite of integrated location and navigation services can be utilized by Pakistani consumers when traveling abroad.

The Nokia Lumia925 is now available at all authorized Nokia dealer outlets across Pakistan at an approximate price of PKR 53, 900

Nokia Unveils Lumia 625;Fast and affordable smartphone

Nokia today announced the Nokia Lumia 625, an accessibly priced 4G smartphone to help people see more of what they love. The Nokia Lumia 625 delivers high-speed entertainment to a wide audience with a large 4.7-inch super-sensitive LCD screen and 4G Internet access.

Building on the award winning Nokia Lumia design, the Nokia Lumia 625 includes five brightly coloured changeable shells, which add to the Live Tile personalization 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 Cinema graph, 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.

With access to more than 165,000 apps including Vimeo, Temple Run and WhatsApp, the Nokia Lumia 625 offers faster mobile fun, as well as safer surfing with Internet Explorer 10 – making it ideal for viewing videos, games, and other content. The Nokia Lumia 625 also offers SD memory card support, allowing up to 64GB of additional content storage.

Nokia Music provides unlimited 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(TM) to create BOOM(TM) 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.

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 personalization. With an estimated retail price of 220 Euros before taxes and subsidies, the Nokia Lumia 625 is planned to begin selling in China, Europe, Asia Pacific, India, Middle East, Africa and Latin America in Q3 2013.

	Nokia Lumia 625
Operating System	Windows Phone 8
Display	4.7 inch WVGA @ 201ppi with Sunlight Readability Enhancement, High Brightness Mode, Color 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

Nokia Lumia 720 Accentuates the Man of Steel Experience

Nokia and Warner Bros. Pictures have teamed up for a global co-marketing partnership with this summer’s eagerly anticipated, Man of Steel from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures. The association is aimed at bringing the Superman franchise even closer to movie enthusiasts through exclusive Man of Steel content, including merchandise.

Like the Man of Steel, the Nokia Lumia 720 boasts its own remarkable powers with an award-winning unibody design,the high-end camera and next generation imaging software delivering high-quality low light images and clearer, sharper video.

Superman fans have even more to celebrate with the partnership bringing a collection of exciting content. These include an immersive Man of Steel app, exclusive to Nokia Lumia Windows 8 smartphones, and the chance to win tickets to the Global and European Premieres.

“Nokia’s exclusive app and content for Zack Snyder’s fresh take on a loved classic provides fans around the world with the perfect opportunity to connect with The Man of Steel through Nokia Lumia- the perfect smartphone for powerful imaging and entertainment,” said Arif Shafique, country general manager, Nokia Pakistan & Afghanistan.

Through the partnership, Superman fans will have access to:

• Official Man of Steel Hub: Nokia consumers can visit www.Nokia.com/ManofSteel for a collection of exclusive content including: digital comics, video content, and images.  The site will also host a photography challenge, giving fans the chance to win tickets to the film’s world premiere in New York, along with limited edition, official memorabilia.
•    Man of Steel Mobile Application: Fans can bring Superman to life with the official Man of Steel app, exclusive to Nokia Lumia Windows Phone 8. With an interactive challenge, mobile personalization content, official Superman Digital Comics from DC Comics. Download the app at Nokia.com/Man of Steel
• Man of Steel Limited Edition Accessories: Fans will have the chance to get their hands on limited edition Fatboy charging pad pillows and phone covers for the and Lumia 720

 

Nokia Launches its Amazing Range of Windows Phone 8 Devices in Pakistan

 

Nokia Pakistan introduced the highly anticipated Lumia range powered by Windows Phone 8 in the country today. The device portfolio which was unveiled here consists of flagship device Nokia Lumia 920, Nokia Lumia 820 and Nokia Lumia 620.With the latest range of Lumia Windows 8 devices, Nokia Pakistan is all set to lead the change for the Windows Phone ecosystem with its Lumia differentiators.

Speaking on the launch, Alessandro Lamanna, vice-president marketing – IMEA (India, Middle East, Africa) at Nokia said, “We are focused on redefining the future of smart devices and continue to invest towards delivering truly compelling experiences to consumers across price points. With the launch of Lumia Windows Phone 8 range, we aim to usher an era of unique innovations in the smart phone market. The announcement today is yet another giant leap in the remarkable progress we have made against our strategy announced in February 2011.” He further added, “We are working with partners across the board to take the Lumia experience to more and more consumers faster. The roll out of not two, but three devices marks not just our intent and agility, but also reflects our commitment to our consumers in Pakistan. With a range of accessories and partnerships to bring wireless charging outside the home, we are also boosting wireless charging into the mainstream. All this innovation adds up to one thing – it’s Time to Switch to Lumia!”

Commenting on the occasion, Salman Siddiqui, country lead – Channel Sales, Microsoft Pakistan said, “With Windows Phone 8 we created a new way to think about smartphones, one that puts people at the center. With the same look and feel, the same technology core and cloud service, Windows Phone is built to work seamlessly with Windows 8, you can learn it once and use it everywhere. From Tablet to PC to phone, it is all there for you whenever and however you want it. Nokia has done a phenomenal work to bring Windows Phone to life with truly stunning hardware, there is a phone for everyone, these phones are colorful, different and diverse.”

 At the occasion, Arsalan Zia Qureshi, head of corporate sales (South), Mobilink, added, “Mobilink continues to remain at the forefront of bringing the latest in cellular technology to our customers. The launch of the Lumia series together with Mobilink adds to the long range of Nokia handsets that our customers have been able to reliably purchase from Mobilink’s selected business centers. Mobilink’s partnership with Nokia ensures that our customers have access to the latest cellular technology at competitive prices and bundled with the most attractive offers.”

At the occasion, Arsalan Zia Qureshi, head of corporate sales (South), Mobilink, added, “Mobilink continues to remain at the forefront of bringing the latest in cellular technology to our customers. The launch of the Lumia series together with Mobilink adds to the long range of Nokia handsets that our customers have been able to reliably purchase from Mobilink’s selected business centers. Mobilink’s partnership with Nokia ensures that our customers have access to the latest cellular technology at competitive prices and bundled with the most attractive offers.”

Nokia Lumia 920

Nokia Lumia 920 includes the latest advances in Nokia PureView imaging innovation. Using advanced floating lens technology, its camera takes in five times more light than competing smartphones without using flash, making it possible to capture clear, bright pictures and video indoors and at night. It also introduces optical image stabilization for the clearest, brightest pictures and video even when shooting indoors or at night.  Additionally, Nokia Lumia 920 is the first integrated wireless charging smartphone, with the technology built right into the handset.

All of these features won numerous accolades for the handset such as Gizmodo Australia – Best Mobile Phone of 2012, Readers Choice Award, International Forum Design, Germany – if Award for Outstanding Design, Mashable – Top 25 Tech of 2012, The Next Web – Best Smartphones of 2012 among others. Nokia Lumia 920 will be available in yellow, red, black, and white.

Nokia Lumia 820

Nokia Lumia 820 is a stylish, mid-range smartphone that delivers high-end performance in a compact package. Microsoft’s unique productivity offerings also make Nokia Lumia 820 the obvious smartphone choice for any type of business.  While the Nokia Lumia 820 has the same uni-body look and feel as the high end Lumia smartphones, it comes with exchangeable shell covers in a range of vibrant colors, including the option to add wireless charging. Like the Nokia Lumia 920, the Nokia Lumia 820 also boasts the world’s most sensitive touchscreen and Nokia ClearBlack display technology, ensuring easy visibility in the brightest sunlight. Nokia Lumia 820 will come in red, yellow, cyan, white and black.

 Nokia Lumia 620

More fun and more youthful, the Nokia Lumia 620 uses a new dual-shot color technique to deliver a variety of striking color and texture effects.  With five different exchangeable shells to choose from, people can adapt the look of their Nokia Lumia 620 to their own personal taste and style. With NFC support, the Nokia Lumia 620 can easily share and receive content by tapping with compatible devices. Nokia Lumia 620 will come in magenta, yellow, cyan, white and black.

Wireless charging

Nokia also announced a wide range of wireless charging partnerships and accessories, each designed to meet the needs of different people. These include:

• The quirky Nokia Recharge Pillow by Fatboy that provides the perfect place to lay down your Lumia for a power nap.
• The sleek and minimalistic Nokia Wireless Charging Plate and the Nokia Wireless Charging Stand that are extremely simple to use come in different colors to match your Lumia.
• JBL PowerUP for Nokia, the world’s first wireless charging docking station featuring NFC and Bluetooth connectivity in old-fashioned retro styling.
• The JBL Play UP Portable, a portable speaker specially made to complement Lumia smartphones. It uses Bluetooth and NFC to wireless stream music from a Lumia.All the Nokia Lumia WP8 devices come packed with signature Lumia features that deliver the best experience on the WP platform.
  

All the Nokia Lumia WP8 devices come packed with signature Lumia features that deliver the best experience on the WP platform. 

 

Huawei Ascend W1 vs HTC 8S vs Nokia Lumia 820

Back in June 2012, with the beginning of Windows Phone 8 operating system, major tech giants, Nokia, Samsung and HTC, took the fight in Windows phone 8 arena and splashed the market with the launch of their new range of smartphones consecutively.

After a while, moving ahead this CES 2013, Chinese tech firm Huawei has come out as one of the four main manufacturers of Windows Phone 8, launched its first brilliant Windows Phone 8 smartphone , Ascend W1.

So, for those who are looking forward to have their hands on mid-range Windows Phone 8 handsets, below is a comparison between Ascend W1, 8S and Lumia 820, to observe which one is worthy choice

Lets’ walk through specifications first:

	Huawei Ascend W1	HTC 8S	Nokia Lumia 820
Display	4.0-inch IPS LCD	4.0-inch S- LCD	4.3-inch AMOLED ClearBlack
Resolution	480 x 800 pixels	480 x 800 pixels	480 x 800 pixels
Keyboard	No	No	No
Processor	1.2GHz dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8230	1GHz Krait dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor	1.5GHz dual core Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon
Software	Windows Phone 8	Windows Phone 8	Windows Phone 8
Storage	4GB	4GB	8GB
Rear camera	5.0 Megapixels with autofocus, LED flash, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection and 720p video recording	5.0 Megapixels with autofocus, LED flash, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection and 720p video recording	8.0 Megapixels with autofocus, Carl Zeiss optics, dual LED flash, touch focus, geo-tagging and 1080p video recording
Front camera	Yes	Yes	Yes
4G	No	No	LTE
3G	3G/HSDPA	3G/HSDPA	3G/HSDPA
Wi-Fi	802.11b/g/n	802.11b/g/n	802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth	2.1 with EDR/A2DP	2.1 with EDR/A2DP	3.1 with A2DP and EDR
Size	63.5 x 124.5 x 10.15mm	120.5x63x10.3 mm	68.5 x 123.8 x 9.9mm
Weight	130g	113 g	160g
Talktime	10.5 hours	undisclosed	8.0 hours
Standby	470 hours	undisclosed	330 hours
Extras	GPS/A-GPS, NFC and an accelerometer	GPS/A-GPS, NFC and an accelerometer	GPS/A-GPS, accelerometer, free SkyDrive storage and it’s available in multiple colours

 

Dimension & Weight:

Weighing around 130 grams, Ascend W1 boast a dimension of 124.5 x 63.7 x 10.5 mm, while HTC 8S carries a dimension of 120.5 x 63 x 10.28 mm, weighing quite lighter at 113 grams and the bulky  Lumia 820 boasts a dimension of 123.8 x 68.5 x 9.9 mm with a weight of around 160 grams.

Display:

Ascend W1 pack a 4 inch IPS LCD capacitive touch screen display with OGS technology and 480 x 800 pixel resolutions. On the other hand, HTC 8S houses the same 4 inch display with Super LCD 2 capacitive touchscreen and a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. While, Lumia 820 stands strong here, sporting a larger 4.3 inch AMOLED Clear Black capacitive touchscreen display with the same 800 x 480 pixel resolution.

Operating System:

In this segment, all the three handsets are based on the latest incarnation of Microsoft’s mobile platform, Windows Phone 8.

In terms of software features, Windows Phone 8 has improved features like dynamic Live Tile Information, social network integration in the People hub, Skydrive and Office 365 documents synchronization, Facebook-events integrated calendar, visual voicemail, threaded email conversations support and many more.

Processor:

The new arrival, Ascend W1 is powered by a 1.2GHz dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor while HTC 8S is equipped with a 1GHz dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor. On the other end, Lumia 820 has a faster dual core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor.

Camera:

On camera front, Ascend W1 and 8S sport same 5MP rear camera, whereas, Lumia 820 packs an 8MP rear camera with the capabilities and features of Pureview technology.

Moreover, all the three smart phones come with the same configuration VGA front camera for video calling.

Storage:

When it comes to storage, both Ascend W1 and 8S have 4GB internal memory and 512MB RAM while Lumia 820 is quite impressive carrying 8GB internal storage and 1GB RAM.

Further, all the three smartphones have an external micro SD card slot additional memory support up to 32GB.

Connectivity:

Huwaei Ascend W1 and the Lumia 820 have the connectivity options of NFC, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. But when it comes to 8S, the handset lacks NFC and comes only with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Further, Lumia 820 scores more with Qi Wireless Charging feature.

Battery:

In this segment, Ascend W1 is better as it is loaded with 1,950 mAh Li-Po battery delivering 10.5 hours talk time and 470 hours standby. While on the other hand, 8S is loaded with 1,700 mAh Li-Po battery of undisclosed backup and Lumia 820 is embedded with a 1,650 mAh battery with 300 hours standby and 14 hours talk time.

Verdict

Based on Windows Phone 8 operating system, all three smartphones will offer similar user experience. However, due to different offerings from mobile companies, they will come loaded with unique features.

Under the concern of a relatively lesser price tag, the Huawei offering could be a better option.

While for better connectivity options including NFC and outstanding audio quality at a lesser price tag, HTC 8S with integrated Beats Audio feature could be the right choice.

However, those who are not much concerned on the extra price tag and want to experience wireless charging, NFC, a larger display, faster processor, better camera performance with increased storage options and a strong battery backup, Nokia Lumia 820 would the right smartphone’s choice