As expected, Nokia took to the Build 2014 stage today to unveil its latest Lumia smartphones. Up first was the Nokia Lumia 930, a new flagship smartphone that will come with the just announced Windows Phone 8.1. On the budget side, Nokia unveiled the Lumia 630, including a dual-SIM variant, and the Lumia 635.
“Today we are introducing people to the best of Lumia and the best of Microsoft through three stunning devices based on Windows Phone 8.1. In addition to the new developments from Microsoft, Nokia is delivering people an uncompromised imaging experience, great design and better business phones,” said Stephen Elop, executive vice president of Nokia’s Devices & Services. “We’re also pleased to bring the great developments in Windows Phone 8.1 to the Lumia devices people love today.”
Nokia Lumia 930 specifications:
- Processor: 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
- Operating system: Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
- Cellular connectivity: LTE/HSPA+/GPRS
- Other connectivity: GPS, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, DLNA, NFC
- Display: 5-inch Full HD (1080×1920/441PPI) ClearBlack OLED
- RAM: 2GB
- Internal storage: 32GB
- External storage: None
- Rear-facing camera: 20MP AF PureView with f/2.4 aperture and dual-LED flash
- Front-facing camera:
- Connectors: 3.5mm audio jack, micro-USB-B
- Battery: 2,420mAh
- Dimensions: 137 × 71 × 9.8 millimeters
- Weight: 167 grams
- Colours: Bright green, Orange, White, Black
- Other: Qi wireless charging, FM radio
The Nokia Lumia 630 and Lumia 635 will both come with a new ‘SensorCore’ that will provide low-power motion sensing. Combined with Bing Health and Fitness, it promises to do the same that fitness bands do now but without the need to purchase an additional device.
Nokia Lumia 630 specifications:
- Processor: 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
- Operating system: Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
- Cellular connectivity: 3G (HSPA 21.1Mbps/5.76Mbps)
- Other connectivity: GPS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
- Display: 4.5-inch FWVGA (480×854/221PPI) ClearBlack IPS LCD with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- RAM: 512MB
- Internal storage: 8GB
- External storage: MicroSD cards up to 128GB
- Rear-facing camera: 5MP AF with f/2.4 aperture and 720p video capture
- Front-facing camera: None
- Connectors: 3.5mm audio jack, micro-USB-B
- Battery: 1,830mAh
- Dimensions: 129.5 × 66.7 × 9.2 millimeters
- Weight: 134 grams
- Colours: Bright green, Yellow, White, Black
- Other: Dual-SIM variant, FM radio
Nokia Lumia 635 specifications:
- Processor: 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
- Operating system: Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
- Cellular connectivity: LTE/HSPA+/GPRS
- Other connectivity: GPS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, DLNA
- Display: 4.5-inch FWVGA (480×854/221PPI) ClearBlack IPS LCD with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- RAM: 512MB
- Internal storage: 8GB
- External storage: MicroSD cards up to 128GB
- Rear-facing camera: 5MP AF with f/2.4 aperture and 720p video capture
- Front-facing camera: None
- Connectors: 3.5mm audio jack, micro-USB-B
- Battery: 1,830mAh
- Dimensions: 129.5 × 66.7 × 9.2 millimeters
- Weight: 134 grams
- Colours: Orange, Bright Green, Yellow, Black, White
- Other: FM Radio
The Nokia Lumia 930 will go on sale starting in June. It will sell for US$599 outright. In the U.S., Nokia will continue to focus on the Nokia Icon.
The Lumia 630 and Lumia 635 will launch across the world starting in May with the greatest carrier support that Nokia has seen for its Lumia family of smartphones. The Lumia 635 will hit North America starting in July. The single-SIM version of the Lumia 620 will sell for US$159 while the dual-SIM one will go for US$169, both contract-free. The Lumia 635 will sell for US$189 outright.