Microsoft officially launched Windows Phone 8 today, and we happen to think it’s pretty darn good. Here’s a rundown of all the latest information we’ve got about the Windows Phone 8 handsets available from HTC, Nokia and Samsung very soon.
Note: We’ve listed the Aussie telcos for each device below, but keep in mind that you’ll also be able to purchase the phones outright at retail.
HTC 8X
Key specs: 1.5GHZ dual-core Qualcomm S4, 1GB RAM, 130g, 132.4mm x 66.2mm x 10.1mm, 1800mAh.
Australian carrier: Telstra
More: HTC 8X: This Flagship Windows Phone Packs A Big Screen In A Slim Package
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HTC 8S
Key specs: 1GHZ dual-core Qualcomm S4, 512MB RAM, 113g, 120.5mm x 63mm x 10.28mm, 1700mAh.
Australian carrier: Telstra and Optus
More: Is The HTC 8S Good Or Just Good Enough?
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Nokia Lumia 820
Key specs: 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm S4, 1GB RAM, 160g, 123.8mm x 68.5mm x 9.9mm, 1650mAh.
Australian carrier: Optus and Vodafone
More: Lumia 820: A Windows Phone For The Rest Of Us
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Nokia Lumia 920
Key specs: 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm S4, 1GB RAM, 185g, 130.3mm x 70.8mm x 10.7mm, 2000mAh.
Australian carrier: Telstra exclusive at launch
More: Nokia Lumia 920 Hands-On: The Great Windows Phone Hope
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Samsung Ativ S
Key specs: 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm S4, 1GB RAM, 135g, 137.2mm x 70.5mm x 8.7mm, 2300mAh.
Australian carrier: Optus
More: Meet Samsung’s Ativ S Windows Phone 8 Smartphone
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We’ll keep you posted as we get additional information.