Nokia Lumia Icon
The Nokia Lumia Icon is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Microsoft Windows Phone 8ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 137 x 71 x 9.8 mm (5.39 x 2.80 x 0.39 in)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage32GB
Main Camera20 MP · Zeiss optics
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 441 PPI screen
✓5" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 167g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,420 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, February. Released 2014, February
Also Known As
For Verizon USA. Previously known as Nokia Lumia 929.
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
OS
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
441 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
20 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30fps (after WP8 Denim update), 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,420 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2420 mAh, non-removable (BV-5QW)
📱 Design & Build
Weight
167g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
137 x 71 x 9.8 mm (5.39 x 2.80 x 0.39 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, sensor core
📶 Network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Nokia Lumia Icon does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE.
Yes, the Nokia Lumia Icon has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Nokia Lumia Icon supports wireless charging (Wireless (Qi)).
No reverse wireless charging mentioned for the Nokia Lumia Icon.
Charging details: Wireless (Qi).
No, the Nokia Lumia Icon does not support a memory card.
The Nokia Lumia Icon SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Nokia Lumia Icon has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Nokia Lumia Icon uses microUSB 2.0.
The Nokia Lumia Icon supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot.
The Nokia Lumia Icon has 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update.
