In this gallery, we offer a visual tour of the newly announced Nokia Lumia 625, the first mid-range Windows Phone device with LTE (4G) connectivity. The smartphone, with its large 4.7 inch display and semi-translucent removeable covers, is available in five colours and will arrive in stores in September, with a price tag of €220 (before taxes and subsidies).
Nokia Lumia 625 (click images to expand):
Nokia 625 in the hand - reassuringly solid and a departure from the standard light plastic feel that is typical in the mid tier
Nokia Lumia 625 from the back (yellow version).
Nokia Lumia 625 from the back (black version)
The Lumia 625 has a 4.7 inch screen with a resolution of 480 x 800, the latter is reasonable given the cost, though it can detract from experiences that require you to read large amounts of text (e.g. browsing or eBooks).
Lumia 625 runs Windows Phone 8 with GDR2 update (including the Lumia Amber update).
Lumia 625 - USB port for charging and PC connectivity.
The Lumia 625 has a removeable shell, but still has a integrated battery. This gives it a really solid feel, while maintaining the ability to customise the device.
Lumia 625 colour range - black, white, bright green, red, and yellow - all from Nokia's pure colour range. The green is the result of mixing the standard Nokia yellow and cyan colours.
Nokia Lumia 625 described as "a richer smartphone experience on the go".
Nokia Lumia 625 and 925. The difference in screen quality and technology is obvious, but it's interesting to note the devices are similar in size.
Nokia Lumia 625 from the back (white version).
Nokia Lumia 625, Nokia Lumia 1020, and Nokia Lumia 925 compared: all very similar in size in terms of the front profile.
Nokia Lumia 625 versus the Nokia Lumia 1020.
Nokia Lumia 625 versus the Nokia Lumia 620. This is what a 3.8 inch versus 4.7 inch screen does to the overall size.
Nokia Lumia 625, Nokia Lumia 1020, and Nokia Lumia 925 compared: all very similar in size in terms of the front profile.
Nokia Lumia 625 versus Nokia Lumia 620 - notably thinner 9.15mm versus 11mm.
Despite having a larger screen (4.7 inches versus 4.5 inches) the Lumia 925 and 625 are similar in size.
Nokia Lumia 620 versus 625 - a bigger difference than 5 number steps might suggest, but ultimately both affordable mid tier devices with very different target audience.
Lumia 625 removeable shell. These have a transluscent design, white inner layer overlaid by see-through, but coloured plastic.
Inside the Lumia 625 - the main structure and frame of the device is shown here, the shells are essentially cosmetic.
Nokia Lumia 625 with shells.
Lumia 625 from the side, note the plastic camera capture, lock and volume buttons.
Lumia 625 from the back.
Detail of the SIM card and microSD card slot (top right).
