Nokia Partners with China Mobile to Launch the Lumia 920T, the First TD-SCDMA Windows Phone
Written by Nokia
Wednesday, 05 December 2012
GUANGZHOU - Nokia and China Mobile today announced the
Lumia 920T, the first TD-SCDMA Windows Phone in China. With advanced
location services, photography innovation, and fast mobile browsing on
China Mobile's 3G network, the Lumia 920T offers Chinese consumers the
most innovative smartphone experience.
"We
are delighted to partner with China Mobile, the world's largest
operator, to introduce China's first Lumia based on Windows Phone 8. People around the world are responding positively to the new Lumia
devices, and we're confident that the enthusiasm will extend to China
with the Lumia 920T," said Stephen Elop, President and CEO of Nokia.
"Our
close cooperation with Nokia is a key contributor to the success of
China's TD industry, and will further enhance the rapidly growing TD
ecosystem. We are excited about this important next step in our
partnership, and we look forward to creating an even more vibrant TD
industry together," said Li Yue, President of China Mobile
Communications Corporation.
The Lumia 920T uses
Pureview's advanced floating lens technology, and takes in five times
more light than competing smartphones without using a flash. This makes
it possible for people to capture clear, bright pictures and video
indoors and at night.
The Lumia 920T also has the
world's most sensitive touchscreen, and thanks to Nokia's ClearBlack
display technology offers better visibility in the brightest sunlight.
The Lumia 920T also comes with the full suite of Nokia navigation
applications, including Nokia City Lens.
As the
largest operator in China, China Mobile will play a significant role in
bringing the Lumia experience to more Chinese consumers with its
expansive TD network coverage. Lumia 920T's powerful dual-core
Snapdragon S4 processor, partnered with China Mobile's high-speed 3G
network, is set to deliver fast data connectivity. In addition to the
rich applications available in Nokia's Marketplace, Lumia 920T users
will enjoy the additional benefit of access to Mobile Market, China
Mobile's application store, offering a large range of applications and
services tailored for Chinese people, and an easy shopping experience
Strong, Growing Ecosystem
To
further drive momentum of China's Windows Phone ecosystem, Nokia and
Air China today announced a strategic partnership which lets consumers
enjoy wireless chargers in Beijing Airport VIP lounges. Furthermore,
Jiepang announced a service that lets consumers enjoy great deals by
simply tapping their Lumia 920T using NFC in some outlets in Beijing,
Shanghai, and Guangzhou.
Nokia demonstrated its
commitment to local developers and entrepreneurs by launching the Nokia
Experience & Innovation Center (NEIC), the Academy Program and most
recently the Booster Program in partnership with the government and
other companies. These initiatives provide fledgling innovative Internet
developers and entrepreneurs with business advice, technical support
and a low-cost operating environment in which to grow, helping them turn
their ideas into applications. These programs will also continue to
drive and support the increasing amount of grassroot innovation, further
boosting the Windows Phone ecosystem in China.
Price and Availability
The
Lumia 920T will be available for order by the end of the year. It will
retail at RMB 4599 without contract and come in four colours; black,
white, yellow and red.
About Nokia
Nokia
is a global leader in mobile communications whose products have become
an integral part of the lives of people around the world. Every day,
more than 1.3 billion people use their Nokia to capture and share
experiences, access information, find their way or simply to speak to
one another. Nokia's technological and design innovations have made its
brand one of the most recognized in the world. For more information,
visit http://www.nokia.com/about-nokia.
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are delighted to partner with China Mobile, the world's largest
operator, to introduce China's first Lumia based on Windows Phone 8. People around the world are responding positively to the new Lumia
devices, and we're confident that the enthusiasm will extend to China
with the Lumia 920T," said Stephen Elop, President and CEO of Nokia. 
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