iphone normally launch products when they are ready to be put on shelves.

I think Nokia was forced to announce the products before other manufacturers do so that it wont appear as though they follow other manufacturers design.

See the trend. Iphone launched and after that smart phones look like iphone. copy cats ...

then nokia came out with color smart phones = now we see HTC 'following the trend". Wait until Sept 12 - the world might see the UNTHINKABLE!!!! Colorfull product ranges from Apple from smartphones to Ipod!!! The exterior of the Apple press event venue had already been painted with rainbow colors - unless Apple is having gay pride event with their product launch, they are going to launch colorful products! Soooo Apple following the trend created by Nokia? -- I know - "UNTHINKABLE" right?

Apple used to sell iPods and iPod Minis in various colours.

I just wish Nokia used matte instead of glossy for their colourful Lumia 920s. They interviewed one of the Nokia designers why they changed and all he said was because Glossy is "awesome". Like dodging the issue. If so awesome why the black and gray ones still matte?

glossy is always better because its shinny and it wont become browish after years. Matte like our old computer will become browish but just prone to damage easily.

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Added on September 9, 2012, 1:34 pmalot ppl copy apple too especialy samseng remember when they release white iphone? Nokia copy too samseng copy too,

This post has been edited by aspire2oo6: Sep 9 2012, 01:34 PM

er white Nokia goes back as early as N97 and N86, ok.

After using N9, One X and White Lumia 900, I have to say that I love the fact that Nokia provides both option for Lumia 920. I personally will go with glossy yellow, as both my N9 and One X were such a nightmare to clean from oily stains.

That's why Nokia is inconsistent. If always better, then they should use it for all colours, right? Anyway I'm not a fan of glossy because of all the smudges it easily collects.

Yes this red color looks more nice. Would like to have this too.

kinda cool feature IMO

Hmm... maybe doing all those Beta testing again.... >< Test the market to see whether we prefer glossy clolors or matte black? Or it can be glossy just matches color and matte feels better with dark colors?

Do you mean matte surface tends to get oily stains on it?

How about glossy, is it better to use if I have a sweaty hands/ in an oily environment?

This post has been edited by DavidWKW: Sep 10 2012, 11:51 PM

But glossy looks cheap/plastic like a toy, and also scratches will be obvious to be seen.

I think they said the glossy surface is scratch resistance in some of the previews from Nokia world, but sure though :/

Glossy looks great on my white lumia 900, no problem and why would anyone pay attention to your phone's back? Chances that you will probably put a flipcase/cover/shield for your phone. And it doesn't look cheap plastic like some phones out there.

Like me, the phone is naked with a screen protector, scratch is very obvious on the rounded metal on the back, how about scratch on the glossy surface? not that obvious unless you slide your phone along the road.

I wonder how effective win8 manage the battery drainage. Hope it's a new-world-smart-os

920 isn't too shabby at all especially after iPhone 5 announcement

In fact,"spec wise"where bandwagoner like, it's really one of the best in year of 2012; comparing s3 with it which seem to be direct competitor,i will choose Nokiaanytime

Now just have to wait for Nokia phablet,hopefully it will be Aawesome

Iphone 5 under whelmed the world lol -- the tech sites are saying apple is playing catch up!!

Apple pointed out that I5 is lighter than S3 - Reuters put in bracket - I5 is a 4" phone. S3 is a 4.8" phone. How funny is that.

its like all the tech sites agree that all the features announced in I5 are already pre existing in other phones. So the new with the most new feature = Nokia 920 lol..

hey stranger --- are you underwhelmed also? Still want to try out the camera?

YES. Matte surface tend to show oily stain on it. I'm talking through my experience of using a matte black N9, matte black One X and glossy white Lumia 900. At the very least, glossy surface allows me to just wipe the oils away without too much of a problem. Matte surface on the other hand tend to be a hit or miss. Heck, my N9 are having quite a bit of non wipeable oil stains. Truly heartbreaking.

Don't get me wrong, matte surface is probably the best one to hold and look. It just oozes premium. But practical wise, I'd go for glossy phones. Preferably those with striking color, as to mask the fingerprints.

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Added on September 13, 2012, 12:58 pmSadly enough, my glossy white Lumia 900 have a deep scratch at the back, although not that obvious unless I truly looking for it, but still...heartbreaking nonetheless.

Last last I bought the original Nokia silicon case for Lumia 900, cyan color. Looks much better IMHO.

This post has been edited by zero_kbom: Sep 13 2012, 12:58 PM

Glad Nokia don't look so bad now. At least Nokia manage to make it thru. Seems like lumia 920 will now be the attention of the world now rather than ppl keep saying sayonara to nokia

Maybe nokia delayed the pricing for 920 and 820 to see what Apple has to offer first? Hence the dissapointment in IP5 could result in a higher price for these 2 devices. Pure guess.

Aluminium feels more premium than any kind of plastic though... kinda torn. I know the 920 will probably have a slightly better camera... but not sure if it's worth the weight.

Too bad Nokia announce earlier but actual release is so late.

I worry about this too.