You can get a great deal on the Verizon Nokia Lumia 928, currently the carrier's flagship Windows Phone. The smartphone can be yours for free when signing a new 2-year contract.

When Nokia and Verizon announced the Lumia 928 it became Verizon's new flagship Windows Phone. The Lumia 928 runs the latest version of Windows Phone 8 and can be upgraded out of the box with Nokia's Lumia Amber software update, which also includes Microsoft's latest GDR2 Windows Phone update.

Some of the new features include an always-on clock that displays the current time even while the display is off. Users will also be able to wake their Lumia 928 by simply double tapping its display, with no need to press the power button. The Smart Camera app allows you to add different effects to images and also allows for advanced image editing.

Nokia prides itself on packing high-end cameras and software inside of its Lumia smartphones as a way to set itself apart from rivals.

• Shoot crisp photos and full HD video with a camera that uses optical image stabilization, which easily captures blur-free, true-to-life photos and smooth and steady video.

• Let more light into your photos with the 8.7-megapixel camera and Carl Zeiss wide-angle optics. This makes your images and videos bright and vibrant, even in near darkness. The bright Xenon flash provides even more light.

• Express your creativity with Nokia Lenses, which help you remove objects from photos, create animated images and stitch together pictures where everyone is smiling.

• Record clear, distortion-free sound in noise-filled venues such as concerts or sporting events with one of the most advanced speakers available. Enjoy sound that's not only loud, but also incredibly clear.

The Verizon Nokia Lumia 928 features a 4.5-inch 1280 x 768 PureMotion HD+ and ClearBlack OLED Gorilla Glass display with a pixel density of 332 pixels per inch (ppi). The 928 runs Windows Phone 8 and users can download Nokia's Lumia Amber software update. It is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Krait processor and includes an Adreno 225 graphics processing unit (GPU). The handset has 32GB of internal storage with 1GB of RAM. In terms of wireless capabilities it supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth and NFC. There is also a non-removable 2,000 mAh battery that provides up to 16 hours of talk time and 25 days of standby time. 

It includes a high-end 8.7-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, Xenon flash, back-illuminated sensor (BSI), auto focus, optical image stabilization (OIS), exposure compensation, geo tagging, 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) video recording with optical image stabilization, video calling. A 1.2-megapixel front facing camera allows for self-shots and video calls. The Lumia 928 also supports wireless charging and comes packed with Nokia-exclusive apps.

You can purchase the Verizon Nokia Lumia 928 online for free when signing a new 2-year contract.