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By Robin-Leigh Chetty 3 October 2014

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Fitted with one of the best-in-class displays and the newly enhanced Windows Phone 8.1 OS, there is plenty to like about the Nokia Lumia 930. Now Microsoft has a worthy smartphone to pit against its Android and iOS rivals.
PROS
Strong and sturdy design; Stunning display quality; Solid user interface
CONS
Back cover gets very hot under heavy use; Slow image processing despite powerful camera
VERDICT
All in all, the Nokia Lumia is a solid performing device with a high resolution camera and high quality display. Having said that, these have never been issues that previous Nokia flagship devices fallen short on. Instead, the newly improved look and feel of Windows Phone 8.1 is the real selling point of the Lumia 930, which provides a far more robust and responsive experience than in the past. When you add to the mix its R8 000 price tag, it sits slightly below its flagship counterparts in the costs stakes
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