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Nokia Lumia Icon phone review — specs and Genze score

Nokia Lumia Icon Specifications

For Verizon USA. Previously known as Nokia Lumia 929.

Nokia

Released 2014, Feb 15

2 GB RAM · Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)

  • 167g, 9.8mm thickness
  • Microsoft Windows Phone 8
  • 32GB storage, no card slot

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 4.3
Display 6.4
Performance 5.9
Camera 6.6
Body 5.2
Gaming 6.1
Software 4.4
Connectivity 5.8
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
Media
Genze total: 5.7/10

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Quick specifications

5.0"

1080x1920 pixels

20MP

2160p

2GB RAM

Snapdragon 800

2420mAh

5W

Score breakdown

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5.7 /10
Performance 5.9/10
Battery 4.3/10
Display 6.4/10
Camera 6.6/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 6.1/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 5.8/10
Sensors 7.2/10
2.20 GHz BT 4.0 2014

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
??? CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
??? CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands 4, 13
Speed HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Announced 2014, February. Released 2014, February
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 137 x 71 x 9.8 mm (5.39 x 2.80 x 0.39 in)
Weight 167 g (5.89 oz)
SIM Nano-SIM
Type AMOLED
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~70.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
??? ClearBlack display
OS Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
GPU Adreno 330
Card slot No
Internal 32GB 2GB RAM
??? eMMC 4.5
Single 20 MP, 1/1.5", 1.12??m, AF, OIS
Features Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash, panorama
Video 4K@30fps (after WP8 Denim update), 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Single 1.2 MP
Video 720p@30fps
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, sensor core
Type Li-Ion 2420 mAh, non-removable (BV-5QW)
Charging Wireless (Qi)
Stand-by Up to 432 h
Talk time Up to 16 h 20 min (3G)
Music play Up to 75 h
Colors Black, White
SAR 0.70 W/kg (head) 0.93 W/kg (body)
Price About 400 EUR
Battery (old) Endurance rating 40h

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nokia Lumia Icon worth buying in 2026?

Nokia Lumia Icon is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 5.7/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

Is Nokia Lumia Icon good for gaming?

Nokia Lumia Icon scores 61/100 on our gaming index (chipset, display smoothness, and thermals). Casual and mid-tier titles usually run well; for competitive esports, compare frame stability and heating against phones in the same price band.

What is the battery capacity of Nokia Lumia Icon?

Nokia Lumia Icon has a 2,420 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Nokia Lumia Icon have?

Nokia Lumia Icon features a 5.00-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does Nokia Lumia Icon have?

Nokia Lumia Icon is available with 2 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Nokia Lumia Icon?

Genze rates Nokia Lumia Icon 5.7/10 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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