Nokia today has released two, brand new Windows Phones: the Lumia 800 and Lumia 710, both of which target different markets. However, Nokia will be entering a market with several other Windows Phones already trying to compete for a spot in your pocket. All the phones in our comparison are of a similar class, and as such high-end phones such as the Focus S and HTC Titan have been omitted.
Top specs of each are highlighted in bold.
| Nokia Lumia 800 | Nokia Lumia 710 | HTC Radar | Samsung Omnia W | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network Connectivity | HSPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | HSPA 900 / 1900 / 2100 | HSPA 900 / 2100 | HSPA 900 / 2100 |
| Display | 3.7-inch 480 x 800 ClearBlack AMOLED | 3.7-inch 480 x 800 ClearBlack LCD | 3.8-inch 480 x 800 S-LCD | 3.7-inch 480 x 800 Super AMOLED |
| Processor | Qualcomm MSM8255T chipset | Qualcomm MSM8255T chipset | Qualcomm MSM8255 chipset | Qualcomm MSM8255T chipset |
| Graphics | Adreno 205 | Adreno 205 | Adreno 205 | Adreno 205 |
| RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Storage | 16 GB internal storage | 8 GB internal storage | 8 GB internal storage | 8 GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | WiFi 802.11 b/g/n | WiFi 802.11 b/g/n | WiFi 802.11 b/g/n | WiFi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Camera | 8 MP rear camera with Carl Zeiss lens and flash | 5 MP rear camera with autofocus and LED flash | 5 MP rear camera with autofocus and LED flash | 5 MP rear camera with autofocus and LED flash |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer | Accelerometer | Accelerometer |
| Battery | Li-ion 1,450 mAh | Li-ion 1,300 mAh | Li-ion 1,520 mAh | Li-ion 1,500 mAh |
| Launch OS | Windows Phone 7.5 "Mango" | Windows Phone 7.5 "Mango" | Windows Phone 7.5 "Mango" | Windows Phone 7.5 "Mango" |
| Launch Date | November 2011 | November 2011 | October 2011 | November 2011 |
| Size & Weight | 12.1mm thin | 12.5 mm thin | 10.9mm thin | 10.9mm thin |
| Price | 420 EUR (US$585) | 270 EUR (US$375) | 320 EUR (US$450) | 345 EUR (US$480) |
Looking at the specs and then comparing it to the price, it would indicate that the Lumia 800 does demand quite a price hike over the other offerings for somewhat similar specs. It has a better camera and more storage than the other offerings, but is it really worth the extra €100?
The Lumia 710 on the other hand is a fantastic deal. It has comparable specs to the Samsung Omnia W, but manages to cut €75 off the price. The cheaper HTC Radar is €50 more expensive and the Lumia 710 has a better processor, making Nokia"s offering a much better deal.