Microsoft Lumia 435 & 532 : Review
Microsoft is trying hard to get into budget segment markets.Well wanting to grow it's strength in the Indian market , Microsoft launched two new Lumia's the 435 and the 520.Two budget phones tend to capture the Indian market as Microsoft has not got a good position in this region. Let's see how Microsoft tends to do this ??
LUMIA 435 and 532:
DESIGN AND HARDWARE
Both Lumia's have the same design principle , both do not look good. While the Lumia's are not supposed to appeal those looking for high-end design.It's supposed to appeal the masses and mostly the newbies in the Windows phone.Well it has a boxy appearance , the dull shape is accompanied by the offset colors of the handset.Well if observed it looks mostly similar to the Nokia X series , as if Microsoft has just replaced the logo and the software.Well given the fact that it is a budget phone the design part can some what be overlooked.
SPECS :
Lumia 435:
- Single and dual-SIM variants
- Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim
- 4-inch WVGA LCD (800 x 480)
- 1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 CPU
- 1 GB RAM
- 8 GB storage
- Micro SD card support (Up to 128 GB)
- Removable 1560 mAh battery
- 2MP rear camera (fixed focus)
- 0.3MP front-facing fixed-focus camera
The display is bright and colorful and it's pleasant to look at. Looking at the camera at a bit the overall hardware seems okay for a entry segment.
SOFTWARE :
Both the Lumia 435 and 532 come with Denim update .Lumia Denim is the company's most recent Windows phone 8.1 update.The Lumia denim brings the live folder , action bar , Cortana and many more . For more on Lumia Denim check out LUMIA DENIM
Saying all that with such low specifications can the phone run smoothly ?? .That's the best part of Windows Phone OS that even on low specs the device runs smooth as butter.You wont be playing super graphical games but the almost all games are playable at lower frame rates. The effects may not seem real like but the phone handles the games pretty well. Multitasking is also no pain , a smooth experience can be found.
CAMERA :
Photography fans need not even look , since the Lumia 435 isn't going to scratch that itch. With just a 2MP rear shooter with no flash and fixed focus, to call it average would be polite, even given the entry-level target.The best thing we can say about it is that it's there. The Lumia Camera application is far too intense for a phone such as this, but with perseverance you can shoot something semi-respectable. It's not the worst camera in the world, but working with fixed focus is pretty tough. Being able to change a few basic setting does help, though.
While on the other hand you might be wondering the Lumia 532 camera as it is has a 5MP. The story remains somewhat same with no led flash and fixed focus.Though the Lumia 532 gives far better as of the 435 but overall fits in the average camera category.
BATTERY LIFE :
You should just about make it through the day even though it's a pretty small 1560mAh. Strangely, even on Wifi all day, the Lumia 435 and 532 both drained its power pack much quicker than other Windows Phones . But, it's also replaceable. So if you're going to be hammering it you've always got the ability to swap out for a fresh one instead of having to carry a USB battery pack.FINAL WORD :
If you want is a cheap, capable Windows Phone and price is your prime agenda , the Lumia 435 and the Lumia 532 will suit you well. It's a fun little phone that's well built, compact and won't deep hole your pocket .Bothe the Lumia 435 and 532 have average specs at their range.If overlooking the hardware side of the handsets, both provide a much refined and beautiful Windows phone OS experience.The OS works great and will delight a new user.While both the Lumia will surely get the Windows 10 upgrade.The Lumia 435 and Lumia 532 priced at INR 5999 and INR 6499 respectively. Overall a good first Windows Experience.
WILL MICROSOFT TAKE THE MOBILE MARKET EVEN SLOWLY ??
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