Windows Phone 8.1 Review | Pocketnow

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[chitransh]

2:47 by god that looks so FUTURISTIC and appealing. WP was pinnacle anyone accepts or not.

[SirStamford]

You ARE the man Michael. You've always given WP a chance unlike a lot of other reviewers. This was a really good honest review. It's nice to see WP getting better and better, and when it's on a Nokia, well .... nokia hardware has always kicked ass...  

[vktos]

Finally WP has the functionality and slickness to compete. Iv used Android for years but im loving my 1520 with 8.1!!

[reenblood]

I came to see this review in 2025, I'm feeling nostagia for Windows Phone but I feel it's because I miss those years of my life.
Microsoft, we do want you to try it once more, you had something special. Bring windows phone back, please 😢

[Sgb]

Michael Fischer literally does the best reviews. Great technical language to spice up the commenting and gets straight to the point without any offset thoughts. Precise and concrete. LOVE IT.

[BebebnyaHuTao]

I miss Windows Phone, look at the animation (and also lightweight) it makes my phone feel alive at that time, android is so boring, the only reason I bought android is just the apps.

[AbhishekSingh-nbci]

My windows phone has been stolen while leaving for a minute in Cafeteria. I miss it so much, the UI, the transition animation and yes the stability & accent colors with pure black theme (which is currently trending now in Android ecosystem) and fluid user experience. Windows phone was ahead of time in 2013 Era, in which most of the android phones were look like dumb phone with no better quality. Windows phone was solid and sturdy due to the poly carbonate plastic which didn't feel like cheap, it's kinda matte finish and display was so gorgeous even in sunlight I didn't have to increase the brightness. windows phone could survive but sadly it couldn't.

[RikkyTang]

Enjoyed this video - I was big on Windows Phone back in the day and still have the 1020 and 930 (a.k.a. 929 here). I still use them both for audio recording on my motorbike videos because those HAAC mics record sound up to 140 dB and are just awesome still 😊

[din]

If windows phone have more apps for games then I would not think twice in choosing window phone, we need more competition for smartphone!!

[Sugamoto_Magazaki]

Whenever i discuss Windows phones i always remember GTA V.. :P Michael who is the rich middle aged ex robber, has an iPhone, because he doesn't care for functionality, he just wants to have whatever is most expensive.. There's Franklin who has an android, who is young and still learning, but also has a very sharp mind and is the most sensible of all..

Then there's Trevor, with the windows phone, he doesn't care about anything except if the phone can be used as a blunt weapon to beat someone to death, but also be able to work and make calls afterwards.. :P

[oneminutewonder]

Used to think Windows phone had a lot of potential back then. Just wish they would have gotten better app support from their developers. Don't understand why they ever even had issues with it given the huge pockets Windows has as a company to buy proper development support.

[shahrukhmasoodhashmi]

It's 2023. Here i am and yes i miss this OS the most

[J_C_]

Watching this while waiting for WP8.1 to install on my Lumia 1020 :)

[aham-mumukshu-asmi]

Dont know why all reviewers start and end negatively about WP. The negatives are in BOLD but the positives are just brushed off in a quick low voice!

Hmm.. Impartiality - where art thou!

[goncalojaneiro]

it's amazing how windows phone still looks stunning in 2022 and how android and iOS are still copying it's features... compare it to android and ios from that time period and it's night and day. such a shame it never succeeded.

[Zen_Ronin]

I'm thinking of moving to a windows phone. Specifically the nokia lumia 1020. This review makes me feel much better about the decision. And I'm amazed at the positive feedback I've heard from almost everyone who's used a windows phone! I'm slightly disappointed that Cortana doesn't sound like Cortana though. Lol But how minor of a complaint is that!?? 

[GuilhermeLobodeOliveira]

Shame that this system was end. I Love very much Windows Phone, and in my opinion is the best system mobile.

[Xscrambler]

Installed WP 8.1 and I have only one word - brilliant!

[candsofillusion]

I think it's not that Cortana did not find the Dunkin Donut near you but rather she thought you're already there and you want to go to another branch. Maybe? Just an opinion. No offense to the reviewer.

[MrVara]

Kudos to you, Mr. Fisher. With all due respect to your fellow PN reviewers, your videos are easily the best and IMHO the standard upon which other online videos should be measured. Insightful commentary, excellent production value, and non-biased opinions. Please keep up the great work!