Ahead of this evening’s T-Mobile event, Nokia has released details about the device that will be unveiled. As rumoured, T-Mobile USA will announce the Nokia Lumia 710 Windows Phone smartphone. Described as “the first Windows Phone from Nokia in the United States,” it will be available from T-Mobile USA starting on January 11th.
“We’re excited to team with Nokia in bringing its first Windows Phone to the U.S. with the elegantly designed Nokia Lumia 710,” said Cole Brodman, chief marketing officer, T-Mobile USA. “Windows Phone offers a compelling mobile OS choice for people who want a smartphone built around them, their family and friends. We expect it to play a more prominent role in our lineup and marketing efforts in 2012.”
Nokia Lumia 710 for T-Mobile USA specifications:
- Processor: 1.4GHz single-core Qualcomm MSM8255
- Operating system: Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5
- Cellular connectivity: Quad-band GSM, UMTS (Bands: I, II, IV, V) / HSDPA 14.4Mbps & HSUPA 5.76Mbps
- Other connectivity: GPS/A-GPS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
- Display: 3.7 inch ClearBlack WVGA (480 x 800)
- Input: Capacitive touchscreen
- Memory: 512MB RAM
- Storage: 8GB internal
- Rear-facing camera: 5MP AF and 720p HD video capture
- Front-facing camera: None
- Connectors: 3.5mm headphone jack, micro-USB 2.0
- Battery: 1,300mAh
- Dimensions / weight: 119.0 x 62.4 x 12.5 millimeters / 126 grams
- Other: Available in black or white
It will come preloaded with Nokia Drive as well as services such as Netflix and T-Mobile TV with mobile HD.
T-Mobile will offer the Nokia Lumia 710 starting on January 11th for US$49.99 after a US$50 mail-in rebate card and with a two-year contract.
Update: I have replaced the Nokia press link with one to the T-Mobile website for the Lumia 710.