As we've previously reported, the forthcoming Nokia Lumia 925 will be coming with an aluminum body, which has raised a few eyebrows for two reasons. One: The 925 will be the first Lumia with a metal body; Two: This latest feature of the Lumia phone has led some to worry that the 925 will suffer from issues relating to antenna and reception performance.
In order to combat concerns over the Lumia 925 having any problems with its antenna capabilities, Nokia released a statement on Thursday, May 23 via its official blog about just that.
"This [the phone's metal exterior] looks gorgeous, and adds robustness to the phone," Nokia says. "But what's worth noting is that it does not impact on the strength of the signal you'll be able to receive on the phone."
As Nokia puts it, the "aluminum ring" that wraps around the Lumia 925 in fact acts as a component of the handset's antenna itself.
The blog post goes on to state that there are actually three antennas on the Lumia 925, including the "main" one at the bottom of the phone's body and two others closer to the phone's top. To further ensure the antenna performance for the Lumia 925 is not compromised, Nokia has added stripes that keep the metal ring around the phone separated from the antennas.
"Nokia-specific technology incorporated within the antenna solution maximi[z]es its use of radio bands - whether you're on GSM, WCDMA or LTE networks," Nokia continues in its blog post. "It will also adjust the 'balance of power' between the antennas according to how you're holding your phone."
Nokia concludes by stating that, unless you are purposely trying to disrupt the antenna performance of your Lumia 925 by holding both hands over every edge of the phone, the metal handset will work just as well as a polycarbonate one.
"So relax," Nokia says, "and enjoy Nokia Lumia 925 and its sleek design, any way you like."
The Nokia Lumia 925 will likely be released some time in early June.
What do you think about the aluminum ring and metal body of the Nokia Lumia 925? Will it help the phone rock a great design, or will it be a problem Nokia already seems to be worried about? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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