Nokia Lumia 900 vs. Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket: Specs Compared

Despite a number of and , Microsoft looks to finally make a dent in the mobile market with the —easily the most anticipated Windows Phone release to date.

The striking design, 4G LTE compatibility, and top-of-the-line specs certainly make this the most compelling Windows Phone yet, but will it be enough to smoke our top Android pick for AT&T, the ? Read on for a side-by-side spec comparison.

This will be Nokia's third Lumia device, but only the second to reach American shores, joining the for T-Mobile. The Lumia 900 is more of a high-end device and looks to go up against top Android smartphones, as well as the uber-popular . However, this is not an iPhone comparison. For a closer look at how the Lumia 900 stacks up against Cupertino's flagship phone, be sure to .

It's hard to make a direct hardware comparison with Android smartphones as nearly all of the top models feature dual-core processors—including the Skyrocket, with its dual-core, 1.5-GHz Qualcomm chip. The Lumia 900 sports a single-core, 1.4-GHz Qualcomm APQ8055, but cores don't tell the whole story. In our browser benchmark, the Lumia 900 was able to keep pace with top Android phones, in spite of its core deficiency.

The Nokia Lumia 900 stands out from the selection of carbon copy Android handsets, with its combination of curved and flat edges and striking white and cyan blue color choices. Its screen is slightly smaller than the Skyrocket's, at 4.3 inches as opposed to 4.5 inches, but it manages to pack the same 800-by-480 pixel resolution. Both smartphones feature 8-megapixel cameras, but only the Skyrocket can capture full 1080p HD video—the Lumia 900 tops out at 720p.

Then, of course, you have to consider the software side of things. has proven to be a hit among critics and it even won our Readers' Choice award. The problem is not its lack of apps, it has 65,000, but rather its lack of popular apps on platforms like Android and iOS. All you Zynga fiends will be disappointed by the lack of "with Friends" titles, and popular apps like Cut the Rope, Draw Something, Pandora, and Temple Run. WP 7.5 on the Lumia 900 does come with its advantages, though, as users will have access to productivity apps like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. If staying connected with social networks is a big concern, the Facebook and Twitter integration in Windows Phone is simpler and more intuitive than its Android counterparts.

The Lumia 900 is priced more aggressively than most flagship phones, at only $99 with a two-year contract—though it can be found for even less at sites like Amazon. The Skyrocket, like most high-end smartphones, costs more than double, at $199 with a two-year agreement. Keep in mind, though, if you're already heavily invested in the Android ecosystem, that price gulf is less of a factor.

This is by no means a comprehensive breakdown, but it should give you a basic idea of some key differences between the Lumia 900 and the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket—our pick for top Android smartphone on AT&T. The big question is: Are consumers ready to make the switch to Windows Phone? Microsoft and Nokia are banking on the Lumia 900 to open the door to consumers' hearts. Are you willing to take the leap? Think there are better Android or Windows Phone options on AT&T? As always, feel free to voice your opinions in the comment section below. 

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