Nokia has just announced a new carrier-exclusive Windows Phone handset for the low-end segment in the US with a little help from Verizon Wireless. The new phone, called the Lumia 822, carries features such as a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, a 4.3-inch 480x800 touchscreen display, an 8MP camera, wireless charging, and 4G LTE connectivity. It will be available in black, white, and gray, for only $99 starting in November.
What Else You Need To Know
- The Nokia Lumia 822 is the first Verizon Wireless-exclusive smartphone released in the US in years.
- Windows Phone 8 is the default operating system on the Nokia Lumia 822 for Verizon.
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The 822 was rumored not to have a swappabble shell earlier in October, so it’s nice to see that come to the device.- Darrell Etherington, Mobile Crunch
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Verizon Wireless introduces Nokia Lumia 822 to Fall portfolio
The Lumia 822 Windows Phone 8 smartphone to be available in the U.S. exclusively through Verizon Wireless.
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