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Nokia Lumia 822 Specifications
For Verizon Wireless
Nokia
Released 2012, Oct 15
1 GB RAM · Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
- 141.6g, 11.2mm thickness
- Microsoft Windows Phone 8, up to 8.1
- 16GB storage, microSDXC
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Genze and community ratings are both shown on a /10 scale. Genze is derived from internal model scores and price rules; community averages come from approved reviews (1–10 per category).
| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
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| Battery | 3.2 | — |
| Display | 6.1 | — |
| Performance | 3.7 | — |
| Camera | 4.8 | — |
| Body | 5.2 | — |
| Gaming | 4.8 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
4.3"
480x800 pixels
8MP
1080p
1GB RAM
Snapdragon S4 Plus
1800mAh
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
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| 2G bands | CDMA 800 / 1900 | |
| ??? | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G bands | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
| ??? | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| 4G bands | 13 | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
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Launch
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Announced | 2012, October. Released 2012, November |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 127.8 x 68.4 x 11.2 mm, 95 cc (5.03 x 2.69 x 0.44 in) |
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| Weight | 141.6 g (4.97 oz) | |
| SIM | Micro-SIM |
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Display
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Type | AMOLED |
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| Size | 4.3 inches, 52.6 cm2 (~60.2% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 | |
| ??? | Nokia ClearBlack display |
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Platform
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OS | Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1 |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus | |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait | |
| GPU | Adreno 225 |
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Memory
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Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
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| Internal | 16GB 1GB RAM |
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Main Camera
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Single | 8 MP, AF |
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| Features | Carl Zeiss Tessar lens, F2.2, dual-LED flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
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Selfie camera
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Single | 1.2 MP |
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| Video | 720p@30fps |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
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Comms
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WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
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| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
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Features
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Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
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| ??? | OneDrive (15 GB cloud storage) MP3/WAV/eAAC+/WMA player MP4/H.264/WMV player Document viewer Video/photo editor |
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Battery
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Type | Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable (BP-4W) |
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| Stand-by | Up to 254 h (2G) / Up to 400 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 10 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 11 h 40 min (3G) | |
| Music play | Up to 62.1 h |
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Misc
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Colors | Black, Gray, White, Red |
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| SAR | 0.79 W/kg (head) | |
| SAR EU | 1.23 W/kg (head) 1.03 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 320 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nokia Lumia 822 worth buying in 2026?
Nokia Lumia 822 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 4.7/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
What is the battery capacity of Nokia Lumia 822?
Nokia Lumia 822 has a 1,800 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What display size does Nokia Lumia 822 have?
Nokia Lumia 822 features a 4.30-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
How much RAM does Nokia Lumia 822 have?
Nokia Lumia 822 is available with 1 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.
What is the Genze score for Nokia Lumia 822?
Genze rates Nokia Lumia 822 4.7/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.
Where do these specifications come from?
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