The wait is over. Nokia has launched Lumia 920, its flagship smartphone, in India today. Much rides on this handset. Nokia believes the device will help the company come back in the smartphone game and match competitors like Samsung and Apple.Keeping in mind what it does and what it doesn't and its MRP of Rs 38,199 (market price is likely to be less), let's take a look at the competitors of Lumia 920. If you have a budget of around Rs 35,000 for a smartphone, you should buy Samsung Galaxy S III. At a market price of around Rs 32,000 it is an incredible smartphone. Functionally, it is miles ahead of Lumia 920. Yes, Nokia's phone has a better camera but the difference, except in low-light conditions, is not much. Lumia 920 also has a better design but at the same time it is bulky and heavy.

If for some reason you don't want a Samsung device, consider HTC One X. Another option is iPhone 4S, which sells for around Rs 36,000. If you don't mind the a 3.5 inch screen, this can be an option. The phone is little old but its good design, well-developed app ecosystem, fast performance and capable camera make it a good deal. But what if you are in love with Windows Phone 8? May be you like the interface and you don't mind even if some apps are not available or multitasking is not that good. Your choice is between HTC 8X and Lumia 920. HTC 8X is cheaper and lighter and is a better value for money. But if you care about camera performance and free access to music, get Lumia 920.

Specs

*4.5-inch PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack LCD touchscreen (768x1280 pixels)
*1.5GHz dual-core processor with Adreno 225 GPU
*1GB RAM, 32GB internal memory
*8 megapixel rear camera with autofocus, LED flash, 1080P video recording, 1.3 MP front cam with 720P video recording
*3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microUSB
*2000mAH battery that lasts around 13 to 14 hours of average usage
*Windows Phone 8