Affordable 4G device also incorporates tech from Nokia Lumia 1020
Nokia has announced the Nokia Lumia 625, an accessibly priced 4G smartphone with the manufacturer's largest smartphone screen so far.
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 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.
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 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.
The device 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 Euro 220 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 the third quarter 2013.
