The Lumia 900 is selling well below its list price online, an indication that dealers are still struggling to build market share for Nokia’s flagship smartphone, which runs Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7.5 operating system.

The Lumia 900 is still selling for its originally listed price of $99, with contract, through AT&T or Nokia directly and at retailers like Best Buy. But it can be had for just $49 from Amazon’s wireless shop. Amazon is known for its heavy discounts, but it’s noteworthy that Nokia’s top-end Windows Phone is now available for less than $50.

Despite a number of PR gaffs and thus far stagnant sales, Microsoft looks to finally make a dent in the mobile market with the Nokia Lumia 900 — 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 Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket? Read on for a side-by-side spec comparison.

Pros

Attractive design. Strong reception. Very fast LTE speeds. Fun, easy to use OS.

Cons

Lacks some popular apps from other platforms. Camera isn’t the greatest.

Bottom Line

The Nokia Lumia 900 for AT&T is a powerful, easy-to-use Windows Phone. It’s great, as long as you don’t need Words With Friends or some other apps you might find on an iPhone or an Android phone.