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Nokia·Flagship · Released Apr 2012

Nokia Lumia 900

The US flagship Lumia that pushed Windows Phone with a bigger screen and LTE.

50/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$450
Color · Cyan
Display
4.3" AMOLED
OS
Windows Phone 7.5
Memory
512 MB · 16 GB
Main cam
8 MP Carl Zeiss
Battery
1,830 mAh
Weight
160 g
Quick answer

The Nokia Lumia 900 is a flagship Nokia smartphone released Apr 2012, with a launch price of $450. It pairs its chipset with a 4.3" AMOLED display, a 8 MP Carl Zeiss main camera and a 1,830 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 50/100 — The big US Windows Phone push. Standout strengths: bigger 4.3" clearblack amoled + lte. and front camera added. Main trade-off: stuck on wp7.5 — no wp8 upgrade.

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The big US Windows Phone push.

The Lumia 900 was Nokia and Microsoft's major US marketing assault — a bigger screen, LTE and a front camera at an aggressive on-contract price. Its inability to upgrade to Windows Phone 8 cut its life short, but it was the boldest early Lumia statement.

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Subscores · 0–100
Display64
Camera58
Performance54
Battery60
Build74
Value58
  • Bigger 4.3" ClearBlack AMOLED + LTE.
  • Front camera added.
  • Bold polycarbonate colours.
  • Aggressive $99-on-contract US launch.

Full specifications

Type
AMOLED ClearBlack, curved glass
Size
4.3 inches
Resolution
800 × 480 px (WVGA)
Main
8 MP, f/2.2, Carl Zeiss, dual-LED
Video
720p
Front
1 MP

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
Era reference
Δ class avg -100.0%
This
1
Class avg
1,620,000

How the Nokia Lumia 900 compares

Nokia Lumia 900iPhone 6sNokia G22
SpecEagle score505050
ChipsetApple A9Unisoc T606
Display4.3" AMOLED4.7" LCD 60 Hz6.52" LCD 90 Hz
Main camera8 MP Carl Zeiss12 MP · f/2.250 MP
Battery1,830 mAh1,715 mAh5,050 mAh · DIY-swappable
Launch price$450$649$180

Frequently asked questions

When was the Nokia Lumia 900 released?

The Nokia Lumia 900 was released in Apr 2012.

How much does the Nokia Lumia 900 cost?

The Nokia Lumia 900 launched at $450 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).

What is the Nokia Lumia 900 screen size and type?

The Nokia Lumia 900 has a 4.3" AMOLED display.

How much RAM and storage does the Nokia Lumia 900 have?

The Nokia Lumia 900 ships with 512 MB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the Nokia Lumia 900 battery capacity?

The Nokia Lumia 900 has a 1,830 mAh battery.

What is the Nokia Lumia 900 main camera?

The Nokia Lumia 900 has a 8 MP Carl Zeiss main camera.

Does the Nokia Lumia 900 have a headphone jack?

The Nokia Lumia 900 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

How much does the Nokia Lumia 900 weigh?

The Nokia Lumia 900 weighs 160 g.

What colours does the Nokia Lumia 900 come in?

The Nokia Lumia 900 is available in 4 colours: Cyan, Black, White, Magenta.

Is the Nokia Lumia 900 worth buying?

The Lumia 900 was Nokia and Microsoft's major US marketing assault — a bigger screen, LTE and a front camera at an aggressive on-contract price. Its inability to upgrade to Windows Phone 8 cut its life short, but it was the boldest early Lumia statement. SpecEagle gives the Nokia Lumia 900 an editorial score of 50/100.

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