Nokia Lumia 920 will soon compete against the Apple iPhone 5 in the market. How different are these two flagship mobiles? Which one matches your lifestyle better?

Preference has everything to do with what are you looking for in a smartphone. Several factors are listed below to help you compare and contrast Nokia Lumia 920 and Apple iPhone 5.

You do not have to look further into the specs if you are eager to try the iOS 6 or the Windows Phone 8. But if you are okay with either mobile operating system, you should look decide what other features matter most to you.

Do you want to maximize your phone's talk time? Those who have tested the iPhone 5 attest it can give eight hours of talk time. Nokia Lumia 920 claims it is made to last ten hours of talk time. It is tricky to give either phone a score on this category, so let this factor just hang for now.

Do weight and size matter? If you want a phone that does not feel bulky, iPhone 5 scores. The Nokia Lumia 920 is 6.52oz at 5.12×2.78×0.42. The iPhone 5 is only 3.95oz at 4.87×2.31×0.30.

Do you prefer a big screen for internet browsing and making video calls? The iPhone 5 displays content and media on a 4-inch screen with 1,136x640p resolution. The Lumia 920 screen is 4.5 inches with a 1,280x720p768p resolution. If you would buy a phone based on screen size and resolution alone, the iPhone 5 could lose you.

Do you frequently use your mobile phone's camera? How important is it for you to have a phone camera that works well in low light conditions? The iPhone 5 has 8MP camera, while the Lumia 920 has 8.7MP. If you are not going to print your photos, the MP value should not weigh much in your decision. But when it comes to low light shooting, early reviews point to the Nokia phone as the better choice.

Do you care for processor speed? The Nokia Lumia 920 has a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, which won't be shy to compete with iPhone 5's A6. Reviewers have differing takes on this, but it does appear both smartphones are designed to work really fast.

How much storage space do you need in your mobile phone? If you are the type who wants to keep lots of music, videos, and photos in your phone, your decision could be seriously influenced by this factor. The Lumia 920 has a storage space of only 32GB. The iPhone 5 offers you 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB choices.

From the points of consideration above, you can now decide on which smart phone you should get for yourself. Just make sure you are well-informed on telco options before shelling out some precious cash. Good luck!

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