Microsoft should make a Lumia 925 successor now before it is too late

Lumia 925

On Friday, Windows Phone Central broke the news well-nigh 'McLaren' beingness cancelled by Microsoft. Not much was known about the flagship Windows Telephone except it was to feature the start example of Microsoft'south new 3D Bear upon UI. Although prototype phones likely get cancelled on occasion, the absence of McLaren causes a potential problem: what is going to the next Windows Phone flagship for the fall?

With the lack of high-terminate, high-contour Windows Phones for this November Microsoft may be in a demark. Even so, at that place may be a fashion out, and that involves making an updated Lumia 925.

The example for a new Lumia 925

Of all the Lumia Windows Phone released in the past, the Lumia 925 was the least controversial in addition to having all the hallmarks of a "classic" Windows Telephone for the masses. The Lumia 925'due south only upshot was existence released not too far after the Lumia 920, causing some mixed messages to retailers, customers, and carriers.

The big selling bespeak about the Lumia 925 is that it is thin, low-cal, and it has the appearances. No one always complained that the Lumia 925 was likewise big (Lumia 1520), too bulky (Lumia 920), underpowered (Lumia 720) or its photographic camera is as well niche (Lumia 1020).

I am again noticing these benefits after writing my recent Lumia 1520 article on why I enjoyed that phone viii months later. Although I similar the Lumia 1520, I am the very first to acknowledge it is not for everyone. The Lumia 925 though is that device for Windows Phone. However, this is not to say that in mid-2014, the Lumia 925 still plays that role - it doesn't just if an update existed...

Lumia 925 camera

Why they demand a Lumia 935 at present

The Lumia 930, although arguably the best Windows Phone right now, information technology is not necessarily the best smartphone on the marketplace. The Lumia 930 is squeamish – very nice – but its design is uninspiring since it is based on the Lumia Icon from about six months ago. As such, although I like the Lumia 930, I do not meet information technology accomplishing much for Windows Phone market share.

Instead of a McLaren, Microsoft should play information technology prophylactic and choose the Lumia 925 as a template for a new, flagship Windows Telephone. This Lumia does not have the best camera, nor does information technology poses the largest display, but it is the best overall Windows Telephone that appeals to the majority of users. Hither is what Microsoft would need to do to brand a Lumia 935 an platonic candidate:

five-inch 1080P display (LCD if AMOLED means surrendering Glance)
Snapdragon 801 or 805, Quad-core processor
16 or 20 MP PureView camera
32 GB of internal storage; or 16 GB internal with micro SD expansion
Qi Wireless charging
Keep it thin!

What makes the Lumia 925 so appealing – even today – is just how light, nimble and elegant it is when compared to other Lumias. Is at that place anyone who does non like the Lumia 925's design? If there are, I take not met them. The almost common complaint I heard back in 2022 was "I already take a Lumia 920, and the Lumia 925 is not an upgrade," which was very true at the time.

In fact, the Lumia 925 reminds me a lot of a high-end Lumia 720 – another favorite Lumia in my collection. My trouble with the Lumia 720 is strictly internal: lack of RAM and a slower processor; but its design is top notch.

Microsoft needs to combine the best blueprint elements of the Lumia 720 and Lumia 925, brand a compelling and competitive Lumia 935, and they should do it rapidly. I am not fifty-fifty talking a radical deviation from looks; merely update the specs for 2022, toss in Windows Phone 8.one, launch it everywhere. In doing so, there are fewer arguments that the telephone is too niche, likewise expensive or as well mid-range.

Lumia 925 hold

Conclusion

I honestly have no thought what Microsoft'south plans are for the autumn. According to a leaked internal letter of the alphabet first reported at the Verge, Microsoft is announcing "other high-cease products…very soon." The problem is, no one knows if they are talking almost Windows Telephone, tablets or something else. If they are phones – which I am not convinced – nosotros do not take any details on what those devices possess for specifications, or if they meet the rank of 'flagship' (as opposed to mid-range). The aforementioned report as well notes that Microsoft (and the old Nokia team) are shifting "...flagship technology efforts towards new flagship products timed with the next release of Windows and Windows Phone." Although that sounds promising, this next release is not expected until spring 2022.

I do not call up a Lumia 935 is coming anytime soon, despite my arguments for such phone. My gut tells me the Lumia 1520 and Lumia 930 are going to exist information technology for a while, and that is bothersome. High-end Windows Phones practise not necessarily sell well, but they do bring media attention. Microsoft needs to figure out how to make a device that appeals to the masses, is competitively priced and launches everywhere at the aforementioned time (or within weeks, at least). Otherwise, they are going to take a tough fourth dimension going forward.

Agree or disagree? Let me know in comments.

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