Performance:
Although it is true according to data to a device from the last century (processor, memory, resolution), yet somehow it runs fine liquid. I have a buddy along with the performance with that of the Lumia 920 compared (stronger processor, more memory). Here us is actually only one noticed: The performance of the 720 is that of the 920 to none. Even more complex apps such as navigation solution "here Drive" were opened at the same speed. Deviations in most Promillbereich. Now I am not a technician, but apparently, as we read it often, Windows Phone 8 is quite frugal, so just no eight-core processors are needed. Technically I can as I said do not judge, but the impression here and in Vergelich to actually stronger 920 I would support this thesis.
Display:
I found it very gaudy as very sharp, color rendering, I liked
Processing:
Is great in the hand, nice and light, super flat, unibody = no column, no creaking, as a result, very fine workmanship; Interchangeability of batteries is not given, but also do not care. I've never changed the battery pack in a single device. Anyone looking at the reviews on replacement batteries, which will be found anyway that exhibit these often poor quality. Best steer clear of the scrap
Battery:
The battery provides 2000mAh of juice and thus as much as the first guard of Nokia (920, 925); by the weaker processor does the battery but probably longer. For a comparison bezügl battery life I have not done, but the term seems to me to very good: With typical use, the battery already lasts up to two days; at Marathon-use (2h call, lasting browsing, video playback and so on) the battery lasts one day and by the next morning must definitely be back to the grid
Camera
Suitable for snapshots, but when zooming the image suffers immediately under a noise. For outstanding images in low light output!
Classification of the device
What does Nokia? Where does it stand compared to 720 820?
I do not white it, I can not understand the policy model. But one thing I can say: The 820 I did not have, because the battery is too slow and it has no unibody enclosure; In addition, the design is or the size of the apparatus is not as perfect as I think is the case with the 720. The camera 820 is also not better, rather the reverse. But has 820 LTE and unrestricted access to offline maps. The former was me personally do not care, because LTE simply is not a standard yet and is not available for example from my provider. The latter is more of a differentiation point. The Offline tickets are valid when using a German SIM card only in the DACH region. Once "here drive" is no longer in beta status, but is to "drive here +" possible an upgrade. Depending on how expensive this upgrade will be, will cost the 720 but then as much as the 920 currently costs (already having far less than 400!). This needs to be considered. If that 920 is too little but still a light that should grab the 720 (as I said, the performance is as good)
Conclusion:
Ejoyable panel, highly processed running smoothly. Camera for snapshots in order. What bothers me is the limited Navisoftware, I prefer this but no point off because Nokia indeed not asserted that it mitliefert global Offline Navigation by 720. Value for money is perfectly fine, you get to the middle class price a top device that can keep up with the performance of her with the upper class (see also the tests in the trade press). The device so you can buy with a clear conscience. I bought it in a special campaign (at Media Markt and Amazon) for 266, so a bargain
