The 5 technology firsts inside the Nokia Lumia 920

Published by Joel Willans on November 29, 2012

The Nokia Lumia 920 has been called the world’s most innovative smartphone. It’s a bold claim, however, it does have a ton of features, which show us how the future of mobile tech looks. But more than that, the Nokia Lumia 920 also packs in not one but five technology firsts.

Pentaband LTE support

Nokia has led the way when it comes to pentaband 3G radios in its phones, so it was a natural progression to build the world’s first smartphone with pentaband LTE. This means you’ll be able to use LTE, which is capable of speeds up to ten times faster than traditional 3G networks, with more carriers, in even more places around the world.

Super sensitive touch

Maybe it’s not surprising when you consider Finland’s sub zero winters, but the Nokia Lumia 920 is also the first smartphone to have a touchscreen so sensitive, you can operate it with gloves, mittens, nails and even certain pens. This new super sensitive touch technology is the biggest leap forward for capacitive touchscreens since multi-touch gestures were introduced. It’s also worth noting that this super sensitivity doesn’t make the screen any more fragile, affect the water resistance, or increase the likelihood of coins or keys in your pocket accidentally making calls on your behalf.

Optical Image Stabilization

The Nokia Lumia 920 is the first ever smartphone globally available with Optical Image Stabilization. Thanks to a camera module pairing both sensor and lens-based optical IS, still images and HD video captured with the Lumia 920 will be steady, even if your video shooting hand isn’t.

60 FPS HD display refresh rate

The Nokia Lumia 920’s PureMotion HD+ is the latest technology advancement in smartphone displays. We’ve already talked about its sensitivity, but it’s also one of the brightest and most pixel dense displays out there. What’s more, it’s the first smartphone in the world to deliver a full 60 frames-per-second (FPS) without any blurring. This means no more lag or pixelated video and ghost images appearing as your screen moves. Thanks to an IPS type LCD display, which is given a higher voltage difference when changing states, you’ll enjoy a clean transition from frame to frame, even when operating at top speeds.

Integrated wireless charging

The Nokia Lumia 920 is the first integrated wireless charging smartphone, available worldwide, with the technology built right into the handset. Compatible with the Qi wireless standard, the Lumia 920 not only uses a wide selection of Nokia wireless charging accessories, but can be charged anywhere using Qi, such as the Virgin Atlantic lounge in London’s Heathrow airport.

Of course there’s plenty more innovation packed inside, but these world firsts just go to show why the Nokia Lumia 920 deserves its title as the world’s most innovative smartphone.

Image credit: Pasukaru76

Comments

  • http://twitter.com/FavBrowser FavBrowser

    > The Nokia Lumia 920 is the first integrated wireless charging smartphone

    What about Palm?

    • http://twitter.com/Cranelake10 Cranelake

      “The Nokia Lumia 920 is the first integrated wireless charging smartphone, available worldwide,”

      Sadly Palm was only available in about five shops in the US.

      • ammarmalik1

        at least it was available SOMEWHERE!

        • http://www.facebook.com/abdull.mahmud1 Abdull Mahmud

          But Not availabla “worldwide” – which is what matters to people.and what matters to people {and much more people} is the ultimate achievement !!! {Nokia <3 Lumia 920 <3 is it}!!!

    • http://twitter.com/degazmatic Gaz Matic

      AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE…. its all about the semantics

      • http://twitter.com/FavBrowser FavBrowser

        It’s NOT available worldwide, launching in Q1 2013 in lots of different countries and it’s not even launched in China yet.

        So the worldwide claim is invalid.

        • http://twitter.com/Cranelake10 Cranelake

          Whatever. Fact is it is the first smartphone to have integrated wireless charging. Every other smartphone has need a cover or extra bit of kit, including the Palm Pre.

  • savioseb

    this has got to be a clear winner! very nice! :)

  • http://www.startupbusinesshub.com/ Nathan Dippie

    Some nice features, but only time will tell whether it’s good enough to seriously contend in this market.

  • http://www.facebook.com/MarkAReynolds Mark Reynolds

    These all look like excellent features. It’s hard to pick out which one is most important. I certainly like the Pentaband LTE – although on day to day usage users will be more aware of the other features. Increased worldwide usage is a real bonus, though. It looks like the Nokia Lumia 920 has features that the competitors just don’t have.

  • Bruce

    Super sensitive touch screen is a nice feature. I curious to see how durable the glass and casing is. Nice looking phone though.

    • ymcpa

      You haven’t seen the drop test on youtube? The guy dropped from various heights and just got a few scratches. He ran it over with a car. Nothing. He threw it 20 feet in the air. The phone wouldn’t turn on but the glass and case were ok. Finally he threw it full force into a brick wall and the glass and case finally cracked and came apart. I would say it is very durable.

      • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000465946348 Tylor Lavoie

        Actually, it turned on after he threw it, it was the full-force hit by the 2×4 that made it so it wouldn’t turn on :)

    • http://www.facebook.com/barrios.frankie Frankie Barrios

      Ill tell ya I have put this phone through hell being a father of 2 young children who love to play on daddys phone lol. This thing is indestructable!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/peter.hodgson.750 Peter Hodgson

    Well i am still running the 800 and that is excellant so looking athe 920 cannot wat for new phone time, looks cool, be safe

  • Paul

    None of it matters since I can hardly afford to keep up with my home and minimal bills so I will never get a “smart” phone.

  • http://twitter.com/haroldlgardner Harold Gardner

    I love the wireless recharging. I will be so glad when chargers are gone from every portable device!

  • http://twitter.com/georgejlloydtmp George J Lloyd

    These things are getting more powerful by the minute.

  • http://twitter.com/yb2012 Yannis Beltekas

    Super features: Optical Image Stabilization,
    60 FPS (!) HD display refresh rate and Wireless Charging. Cant wait to try it.

  • http://twitter.com/1chb Christian Brolin

    Waiting for the Sailfish port.

    • http://twitter.com/degazmatic Gaz Matic

      i have a n900 triple boot with maemo, android ics and meego so I would like to try out sailfish

  • http://twitter.com/icsyi Claudiu Gabriel

    I like optical img stabilisation, HD & wireless charging.

  • http://twitter.com/counterblow the person

    Nokia needs to get Pastilli Labs to bring their Situations App to the 920, perhaps as an exclusive or something.

  • http://bajabybus.com/ Baja By Bus

    Increased coverage is essential for those of us who spend so much time in the wilderness!

  • http://twitter.com/asvirta55 flashforward

    wow

  • Youssef Kababe

    Nice article!

  • http://twitter.com/ibedz ibedz

    the wireless charging feature is impressive thanks for the info

  • http://twitter.com/UrServiceCoach Dan Murray

    My pet peeve is wireless devices recharging. I am sure innovative companies like Nokia will solve this problem!

  • http://www.tolkienlibrary.com TolkienLibrary

    I always wondered why touch screen never seemed to work well… super sensitive touch was not invented it seems! Wireless recharging is however not a new concept, but maybe not integrated in a telephone so far? Overall seems like very innovative features or better, some normal answers to day to day problems of phone users… innovative is maybe one bridge too far for me here. Just kick ass improvements.

  • Justin M. Breedlove

    Being able to use the phone without removing gloves is a big plus

  • http://www.facebook.com/martin.ollman Martin Ollman

    Optical Image Stabilization – SOLD! That’s the biggest issue with this form-factor in general. No weight, so stability is compromised – for this reason alone I do not use my smartphone as a camera – and it’s not like it has a tripod slot in it. Can’t wait to the 920!

  • Alexander Munkedal

    actually thinking about getting one…

  • http://twitter.com/risyati ris

    Wireless charging is awesome. I love it.

  • http://twitter.com/senspeed Shiusen Yao

    Nokia 920 rocks!! Gladly gave up my iPhone 4S for this phone. Keep up the good work Nokia! I am a believer.

  • Ahmed Mustafa Nematallah

    the problem is that you say it’s the first available worldwide something, while the phone is’nt actually available worldwide

  • disqus_sFb2hEfjcT

    Not the first with wireless charging, my Palm Pre had it years ago. Also typing this on my HP Touchpad which has a wireless charging stand.

  • garenyondem

    Palm had wireless charging too. So do Oral-b…. ?

    • http://twitter.com/JackSandersAA Jack Sanders

      oral-b is not a smartphone. sigh…

      • garenyondem

        but it’s the same technology, isn’t it?

  • http://www.facebook.com/abdull.mahmud1 Abdull Mahmud

    I Pre-Ordered with mtn Abuja Zonal Office. I i hope there’s no undue product differentiation and customer double standards : meaning, the nokia lumia(or any other) found in Nigeria, should be of same standard as one found in Europe, America and any where else !

  • http://twitter.com/ivp008 Onlyhuman

    Wireless charging is not world first. My Palm Pre charged wirelessly in 2009. Used it till yesterday with Pre 3. Now I have Lumia and looking how to enable clock while phone is charging.

  • http://www.facebook.com/barrios.frankie Frankie Barrios

    The phone is great! I am getting the S4 when its available but this phone will go to my wife so we can have the GREAT camera available on it when it comes time for any pic/ video taking.