Nokia launches its own phablet: Lumia 625 with 4.7-inch screen

Nokia today launched its affordable smartphone, the Lumia 625 which has 4G connectivity and a 4.7-inch super-sensitive LCD screen.

The smartphone runs Windows 8 and comes with 1.2GHz Dual-core processor with 512 MB RAM and 8 GB memory space. It also has a 5 megapixel rear camera with LED flash, video shooting at 1080p@30fps and a VGA front facing camera. It also comes with 7GB of online SkyDrive storage. The Nokia Lumia 625 also offers SD memory card support, allowing up to 64GB of additional content storage.

Nokia Lumia 625 in this product photo.[/caption]

"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 said in a press release.

Nokia Lumia 625 also has the option of five colours orange, yellow, bright green, white and black.

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The Nokia Lumia 625 also the integrated Nokia camera applications called Nokia Smart Camera and Cinemagraph, which lets users add movement to their photos. Nokia says that the Lumia devices now offer more than 165,000 apps including Vimeo, Temple Run and WhatsApp.

The estimated retail price is 220 Euros before taxes and subsidies which is approximately Rs 17,300 at current rates. It will begin selling in China, Europe, Asia Pacific, India, Middle East, Africa and Latin America in Q3 2013.

Features:

• 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: 5MP Autofocus, LED flash ,1080p@30fps, VGA front facing camera

• Memory: 512MB RAM, 8GB with support for up to 64GB SD card