An update to Nokia's popular budget smartphone makes an unassuming debut. November 27, 2013 5:01 AM PST The Nokia Lumia 525. (Credit: Nokia) Nokia is doubling down on the budget side of the smartphone business. The smartphone maker quietly released the details of the Lumia 525, an upgraded version of its original low-end Lumia 520, which debuted in February during Mobile World Congress. Related stories Nokia: iPad will put women off So Apple does own beautiful and sexy New Nokia ad teaches how to assault iPhone, Galaxy owners Microsoft to get EU approval for $7.3B Nokia deal, report says Nokia workers vow to continue strike over Microsoft deal For Nokia, it's a continued push to the low end, where it has seen some success in many international markets. In contrast, the company has struggled a bit in the higher end segment -- particularly in Western markets. The Lumia 525 offers double the RAM at 1 gigabyte, the company's trademark color -- and interchangeable -- covers, more special effects for its camera. The phone doesn't appear to be headed to the US -- at least not right away. A list of the local product pages include countries in Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. North America, Europe, and South America aren't included. Still, the phone could emerge as an unlocked prepaid device down the line.
An update to Nokia's popular budget smartphone makes an unassuming debut.
The Nokia Lumia 525.
(Credit: Nokia)
Nokia is doubling down on the budget side of the smartphone business.
The smartphone maker quietly released the details of the Lumia 525, an upgraded version of its original low-end Lumia 520, which debuted in February during Mobile World Congress.
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For Nokia, it's a continued push to the low end, where it has seen some success in many international markets. In contrast, the company has struggled a bit in the higher end segment -- particularly in Western markets.
The Lumia 525 offers double the RAM at 1 gigabyte, the company's trademark color -- and interchangeable -- covers, more special effects for its camera.
The phone doesn't appear to be headed to the US -- at least not right away. A list of the local product pages include countries in Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. North America, Europe, and South America aren't included.
Still, the phone could emerge as an unlocked prepaid device down the line.
