Launched on the 11th of October this year, Microsoft's Lumia 535 is the first handset by the software giant, and a first 'non-nokia' smartphone. It is an upgraded version of the previous model Nokia Lumia 530. It has been strategically lunched at an economical price to compete with the likes of budget phones like Android One and Xolo One.
In spite of the fact that it is the flagship product by Microsoft, it doesn’t create a big impact but only hints at the fact that it is only their entry level smartphone and that their intent is to solidify their position in the market. It's specifications are not as promised by Microsoft before launch. Nevertheless, the phone does promise some refreshing features to attract the consumer looking good budget phones.
To begin with, Microsoft Lumia 535 is built on a Quad Core Snapdragon 200 processor with a clock rate of 1200 MHz. In terms of RAM, Microsoft has beefed it up from its previous model Lumia 530 which has a RAM of 512MB. Lumia 535's processor is teamed up with 1 GB RAM, which makes the phone fast enough. It functions on Microsoft's Windows 8.1 Operating System, with a Denim update.
Some people would think that because the price is low, Microsoft must have compromised on quality and regular services. But they have been proved wrong. Lumia 535 has integrated 5 new generic Microsoft features viz.: Office, OneDrive, Cortana, Skype and OneNote. In appearance, the phone has gotten slimmer and bigger. The new UI features like double-tap wake, voice commands, word-flow keyboard, notification hub, vibrating alerts, tactile feedback and live folders add up to its appeal.
Its 5 inch LCD screen is a quad High Definition display with a resolution of 960×540 and pixel density of 220 ppi. What it lacks in pixel density, it makes up in bright and lively display. Its auto-brightness feature is a smart improvisation as it removes the difficulty of outdoor visibility.
Lumia 535 offers enough storage capacity; if not internally, then externally. It has 8 GB of internal storage capacity, and a micro SD card slot to insert a memory card of up to 128 GB. As far as camera is concerned, there is definitely a 100% improvement from the predecessor Lumia 530. Both cameras, front and rear, are of 5 MP, with much better performance. The front camera would fare well among selfie addicts, and also for family and group photos. Lumia 530 had no front camera at all.
This instalment of Lumia has an impressive removable battery unlike its previous model. It has a long lasting 1950 mAh battery, which is capable of 11 hours of talk time and 23 days of standby time. It has been released in two variants: single sim and dual sim. It may not have a 4G connectivity option but at its asking price 3G is a very good feature.
There are five colour choices offered by Microsoft for Lumia 535's glossy back panel: orange, green, and matte panels like cyan, black and white.
In summary, Microsoft Lumia 535 is a smart multi-purpose mobile handset loaded with features which can be beneficial for both, work and leisure. A well planned and smart move by Microsoft!
In spite of the fact that it is the flagship product by Microsoft, it doesn’t create a big impact but only hints at the fact that it is only their entry level smartphone and that their intent is to solidify their position in the market. It's specifications are not as promised by Microsoft before launch. Nevertheless, the phone does promise some refreshing features to attract the consumer looking good budget phones.
To begin with, Microsoft Lumia 535 is built on a Quad Core Snapdragon 200 processor with a clock rate of 1200 MHz. In terms of RAM, Microsoft has beefed it up from its previous model Lumia 530 which has a RAM of 512MB. Lumia 535's processor is teamed up with 1 GB RAM, which makes the phone fast enough. It functions on Microsoft's Windows 8.1 Operating System, with a Denim update.
Some people would think that because the price is low, Microsoft must have compromised on quality and regular services. But they have been proved wrong. Lumia 535 has integrated 5 new generic Microsoft features viz.: Office, OneDrive, Cortana, Skype and OneNote. In appearance, the phone has gotten slimmer and bigger. The new UI features like double-tap wake, voice commands, word-flow keyboard, notification hub, vibrating alerts, tactile feedback and live folders add up to its appeal.
Its 5 inch LCD screen is a quad High Definition display with a resolution of 960×540 and pixel density of 220 ppi. What it lacks in pixel density, it makes up in bright and lively display. Its auto-brightness feature is a smart improvisation as it removes the difficulty of outdoor visibility.
Lumia 535 offers enough storage capacity; if not internally, then externally. It has 8 GB of internal storage capacity, and a micro SD card slot to insert a memory card of up to 128 GB. As far as camera is concerned, there is definitely a 100% improvement from the predecessor Lumia 530. Both cameras, front and rear, are of 5 MP, with much better performance. The front camera would fare well among selfie addicts, and also for family and group photos. Lumia 530 had no front camera at all.
This instalment of Lumia has an impressive removable battery unlike its previous model. It has a long lasting 1950 mAh battery, which is capable of 11 hours of talk time and 23 days of standby time. It has been released in two variants: single sim and dual sim. It may not have a 4G connectivity option but at its asking price 3G is a very good feature.
There are five colour choices offered by Microsoft for Lumia 535's glossy back panel: orange, green, and matte panels like cyan, black and white.
In summary, Microsoft Lumia 535 is a smart multi-purpose mobile handset loaded with features which can be beneficial for both, work and leisure. A well planned and smart move by Microsoft!