Nokia Lumia 822

756 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (177)
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price (133)
portability (111)
camera (70)

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connectivity (5)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 756 reviews of Nokia Lumia 822. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the screen and portability. The price and performance also get good comments. Opinions about the apps and reception are mixed. Many are critical about the connectivity.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Nokia Lumia 822 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Nokia Lumia 822

alaTest has collected and analyzed 705 user reviews of Nokia Lumia 822 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the screen and portability. The price and performance also get good opinions, whereas views are divided on the reception. There are some critical views about the apps.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Zachary Lutz (engadget.com)

Nokia Lumia 822 review: the pride of Espoo returns to Verizon Wireless

Three years. That's how long it's been since Nokia has offered a phone for the largest carrier in the US: a unique (and yet wholly forgettable) device

Strong performance ; Great camera ; Good value

Ugly design ; Average display ; Middling call quality

The Lumia 822 is a solid mid-range Windows Phone and provides an excellent value for those unable to afford HTC's 8X.

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

Nokia Lumia 822 (Verizon Wireless)

The Nokia Lumia 822 delivers a solid, if unexceptional, Windows Phone 8 experience on Verizon Wireless.

Refined Windows Phone 8 OS. Fast LTE data. Great camera.

Low-res screen. Few compelling apps available.

Multimedia, Camera, and Conclusions Otherwise, the Lumia 822 shares the rest of the Lumia 810's characteristics. There's 16GB of internal storage, with 9.78GB free for user programs and media. There's also a microSD card slot—a welcome improvement on...

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Tom Warren (theverge.com)

Nokia Lumia 820 review

Nokia's focus with Windows Phone 8 might be on its Lumia 920 handset, but the Lumia 820 might be even more appealing but for those looking at smaller and lower-cost options. It's a promising handset that will be available in several variations on US...

Bright (but low-res) display ; Solid performance ; Optional wireless charging

Resolution ; Camera can be hit and miss ; Boring design

Will Nokia's latest Windows Phone 8 entry capture the hearts of the masses?

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : FAUguy (phonearena.com)

Nokia Lumia 822 Review

The Lumia 822 is pretty much the same device as the Lumia 820, but repackaged for Verizon, as it retains the 4.3” WVGA ClearBlack AMOLED display, 8MP camera, and general appearance. Still, the Lumia 822 offers all the new features of a Windows Phone 8...

Solid construction ; Additional Nokia apps ; Quick performance

Voices are a bit “sharp” sounding ; Mediocre camera quality

In the world of Windows Phone 8 devices, there isn’t a big selection at the present time, but Nokia is clearly trying to make its presence know. The Lumia 822 is a solid device with good features that complements its $100 on contract price. We like its...

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Julie (the-gadgeteer.com)

Nokia Lumia 822 Windows Phone 8 smartphone review

It's been so long since I reviewed a Windows phone, that they weren't even called Windows Phones back then. They were called Windows Mobile phones. So it's an understatement to say that I've been long overdue to try one. Verizon Wireless was kind...

Snappy performance ; Physical camera button ; Can use touch screen with gloves

Short battery life ; Low resolution display ; Thick

I still remember the good old days of Windows Mobile, so I found Windows Phone 8 to be a completely different experience which is both good and bad. It’s good because it is simple to use, fast and optimized for touch input. But bad because it’s almost...

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by : Eric M. Zeman (phonescoop.com)

Review: Nokia Lumia 822 for Verizon Wireless

The Lumia 822 from Nokia packs some mid-range punch for Verizon Wireless. Find out where this Windows Phone shines and where it comes off a little dull.

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by : Grant Hatchimonji (brighthand)

Nokia Lumia 822 Review: That's More Like It

Thanks to Verizon's powerful 4G LTE network, the Lumia 822 sheds the one major weak spot of its sister models: the performance of its respective carrier.

Solid performance ; Verizon 4G LTE network is great ; Good exclusive apps, namely Data Sense ; Affordable

Unattractive build ; Camera is of poor quality ; Data Sense has a caveat

If the hardware and price of the Nokia Lumia 820 and its carrier equivalents appeal to you, then Verizon’s own Lumia 822 is likely your best bet. It may not have as sexy of a build as the

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by : Brighthand (brighthand.com)

Nokia Lumia 822 Review: That’s More Like It

Thanks to Verizon's powerful 4G LTE network, the Lumia 822 sheds the one major weak spot of its sister models: the performance of its respective carrier.

Solid performance, Verizon 4G LTE network is great, Good exclusive apps, namely Data Sense, Affordable

Unattractive build, Camera is of poor quality

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by : Brad Sams (neowin.net)

Review: Nokia Lumia 822 for Verizon

Up for testing in the Neolabs is the Verizon Lumia 822. This entry level device is easy on the budget yet high on features... but will its ugly casing and bland colors win over consumers?

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by : MobileTechReview.com (mobiletechreview.com)

Nokia Lumia 822

Pleasing ClearBlack AMOLED display, expandable storage and excellent Nokia apps

Bland looking, mostly mid-range specs

Though we always recommend getting the best phone you can since your contract payments will far exceed the price of the phone, the Nokia Lumia 822 is a heck of a lot of phone for free with contract. It has a vibrant ClearBlack AMOLED display that's...

Dec, 2012

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