Nokia Lumia 900 Review

The Nokia Lumia 900 comes with 4G LTE speeds thanks to AT&T, and after pitting my 3G devices against the Lumia, there is a noticeable difference in speed. Of course, this will vary by location, but it's a nice bump when you need it.

The 8MP Carl Zeiss camera stocked on the Lumia 900 rivals that of the iPhone in terms of specs, and while the dual LED flash helps in low-light situations, it does wash out the photos (as would be the case for most mobile cameras). I did notice that the video chatting on the forward-facing 1MP is clearer than most devices.

I knew the 4.3-inch AMOLED display would be big, but I didn't realize how much screen real estate I would actually get. The Lumia 900's screen dwarfs that of the iPhone 4S, but the size of the phone still seems manageable. It is a tad heavier than the iPhone, but the good news is, with the edges fully protected in its polycarbonate plastic body, you won't be as paranoid about dropping the phone as you are with the iPhone.
And of course, powering that big screen will use up some battery life. I didn't experience any unnecessary battery drain, with the Lumia powering through a full day of use.

Honestly, I thought the cyan blue would end up looking cheap on the finished product, but I have to say the matte finish paired with the bright hue looks amazing. And since the body of the phone is made from materials of the same color, you won't notice any scratches. Brilliant!

You can't beat the price on the Lumia 900 — free to new AT&T customers, $49 for current customers renewing their contract at Walmart, and $100 if you don't qualify for any other deals. It's an amazing price tag on a very attractive device, and one that I, myself, may not be able to resist.