Microsoft Lumia 535 has been launched in India with a price tag of Rs 9199. If you haven’t noticed, phone carries Microsoft in the name instead of Nokia. This is the first phone with Microsoft instead of Nokia, after microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia.
Let’s quickly go through Microsoft Lumia 535 Review and Specifications;
Microsoft Lumia 535 Detailed Specifications;
Front camera: 5MP wide angle
Main camera: 5.0MP
Flash type: LED flash
Display size: 5”
Processor type: Quad-core 1.2GHz
Maximum talk time (2G): 11h
Maximum standby time: 23days
Available Colors
- orange
- black
- dark_gray
- bright_green
- white
- cyan
Essentials
Size & weight
Height: 140.2 mm
Width: 72.4 mm
Thickness2: 8.8 mm
Weight: 146 g
Operating System
Software release: Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim
Processor
CPU name: Snapdragon™ 200
Number of cores: Quad core
Clock rate: 1200 MHz
Display
Display size: 5 ”
Display resolution: qHD (960 x 540)
Display colors: TrueColor (24-bit/16M)
Display features: Brightness control, tactile feedback, Orientation sensor, Sunlight readability enhancements, Corning Gorilla® Glass 3, High brightness mode, Scratch resistant glass
Pixel density: 220 ppi
Display technology: IPS LCD
Touch screen technology: Capacitive Multipoint-Touch
Memory
User data storage: In device, Memory card, OneDrive cloud storage, App and data storage on memory card
RAM: 1 GB
Mass memory3: 8 GB
Maximum memory card size: 128 GB
Expandable memory card type: MicroSD
Free cloud storage: 15 GB
Keys and Input Methods
User Input: Touch
Operating keys: Volume keys, Power/Lock key
Sensors
Sensors: Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor
Battery
Battery model: BL-L4A
Battery capacity: 1905 mAh
Battery voltage: 3.7 V
Replaceable battery: Yes
Maximum standby time: 23 days
Maximum talk time (2G): 11 h
Maximum talk time (3G): 13 h
Maximum music playback time: 78 h
Maximum Wi-Fi network browsing time: 8.5 h
Maximum video playback time: 6.5 h
Design
Design details: Exchangeable back cover
Other user interface features: Double-tap to wake, Tactile feedback, Vibrating alerts, Voice commands, Word flow keyboard
Connectivity
Connectivity basics
SIM card type: Micro SIM
AV connectors: 3.5 mm audio connector
Charging connectors: Micro-USB
System connectors: Micro-USB-B
USB: USB 2.0
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth profiles: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) 1.2, Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 1.4, Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Hands-free profile (HFP) 1.6, Object Push profile (OPP) 1.1, Personal Area Network Profile (PAN) 1.1, Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP) 1.1
Wi-Fi: WLAN IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi hotspot: Up to 8 Wi-Fi-enabled devices
Local sharing
Peer-to-peer sharing: Lumia Beamer, Lumia Storyteller, Play to DLNA app
Cellular connectivity
GSM network: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz
GSM max data speed DL: EGPRS 236.8 kbps
GSM max data speed UL: EGPRS 236.8 kbps
WCDMA network: Band 1 (2100 MHz), Band 8 (900 MHz)
WCDMA max data speed DL: 42.2 Mbps (Cat 24)
WCDMA max data speed UL: 5.76 Mbps (Cat 6)
Maps and navigation
GPS and navigation
Location technologies: A-GLONASS, A-GPS, Cellular and Wi-Fi network positioning
Maps: Free maps, Offline maps, Online and offline favorites, Real-time traffic information
Drive: Favorite destinations, free global voice guided turn-by-turn drive navigation, live traffic information, Speed limit warnings
Navigation apps
Location and navigation apps: HERE Drive+, HERE Maps, Bing Maps
Camera
Main camera
Main camera: 5.0 MP
Main camera focus type: Auto focus
Sensor size: 1/4 inch
Main camera f-number/aperture: f/2.4
Camera focal length: 28 mm
Flash type: LED flash
Camera features: Auto and manual white balance, Automatic photo upload to OneDrive
Camera minimum focus range: 10 cm
Front-facing camera
Front camera: 5MP wide angle
Front camera f-number/aperture: f/2.4
Front camera features: Focal length 24 mm, Still image capture, Video call, Video recording
Front camera video resolution: FWVGA (848 x 480)
Video recording
Main camera video resolution: FWVGA (848 x 480)
Camera video frame rate: 30 fps
Video recording formats: MP4/H.264
Photography apps
Camera apps: Bing vision, Creative Studio, Lumia Camera, Lumia Selfie
Video and Audio
Audio
Audio playback file formats: 3G2, 3GP, AAC, AMR, ASF, M4A, MP3, MP4, WMA
Audio playback codecs: AAC LC, AMR-NB, GSM FR, HE-AAC, HE-AACv2, MP3, WMA 10 Pro, WMA 9
Audio recording codecs: AAC LC, AMR-NB, GSM FR
DRM support: PlayReady
Audio playback features: Audio Streaming, Cloud music offline playback, Cloud music playback, Media Player, Music Player, Podcasts
Audio recording file formats: AMR
Audio recording features: Mono
Radio features7: Internet Radio, FM Radio
Video playback
Video playback frame rate: 30 fps
Video playback codecs: H.263, H.264/AVC, MPEG-4, VC-1, Windows video
Video streaming: YouTube browsing and video streaming, Streaming from video services and internet, Progressive video download
Music apps
Music apps: Xbox Music, MixRadio
Device security
General Security features: Device lock, PIN code, Device lock passcode, Regular signed firmware updates, Track and Protect via internet, Application certification, Application sandboxing, Backup and restore via Internet, Browser integrated anti-phishing, Remote device lock via Internet, Remote device wipe via Internet, Secure boot, Signed OS, Consumer VPN
Enterprise security features: Mobile VPN, Remote lock and wipe, Hardware accelerated device encryption, Mobile device management, Remote security policy enforcement
Supported security standards: TLS v1.0, TLS v1.1, TLS v1.2, SSL v3.0, Suite B ciphers
Wi-Fi security modes: EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, WPA, WEP, EAP-AKA, PEAP-MSCHAPv2, WPA2 (AES/TKIP), WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, EAP-TLS, WPA-Enterprise, EAP-SIM, WPA-Personal
Accessibility
Accessibility features
Hearing: Vibrating alerts, BT neckloop compatible, TTY support, Video call
Vision: Vibrating alerts, Voice recognition, Font magnification, Voice commands, Customizable home screen, High contrast mode, Screen magnification
Physical skills: Voice commands, Customizable home screen, Speakerphone, Speed dial, Voice recognition
Other services and features
Tools and productivity
Personal information management features: Calculator, Clock, Calendar, Alarm clock, Reminders, Phonebook, To-do list, Family Room, Kid’s Corner, OneNote, Social networks in Phonebook, Wallet, and Notifications
Business apps: Adobe Reader free download, Company Hub for enterprise applications, Lync (Corporate IM) free download, Microsoft Outlook, Office apps: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, OneDrive storage for documents and notes
Sync type: Exchange ActiveSync, Via Windows Phone apps, Nokia Photo Transfer for Mac
Back-up and restore your data: Yes
Device management: AirWatch, MobileIron, Symantec, Microsoft System Center, OMA Client Provisioning v1.1, OMA Device Management v1.1.2, OMA Device Management v1.2, Windows Intune
Call management
Call types: Audio call, Conference call, Skype video call
Call management features: Call waiting, Call history, Call forwarding, Call logs: dialled, received and missed, Integrated hands-free speakers, Speed dial, Voice mail
Noise cancellation: Yes
Speech codecs: GSM FR, GSM HR, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, GSM EFR
Supported amount of phonebooks: One integrated phonebook
Supports amount of contacts: Unlimited
Ringtones: Downloadable ringtones, MP3 ringtones, Video Ringtones
Other Applications
Social apps: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, WeChat, Skype, LINE, Sina Weibo, WhatsApp, Flickr, Foursquare, OneDrive, Picasa, YouTube
Game features: Touch UI, XBox-Live Hub, DirectX 11
Email features: Viewing and editing of email attachments, Multiple email accounts, HTML emails, Inbox filtering, Text-to-speech message reader, Conversational view on email, Linked inboxes
Messaging features
Messaging features: Text messaging, Automatic resizing of images for MMS, Distribution lists for messaging, Multimedia messaging, Conversational chat style SMS, Unified inbox for SMS and MMS, Concatenated SMS for long messages, Integrated text messaging and chat, Number screening for messaging, Text-to-speech message reader
Browser
Internet browser capabilities: Internet Explorer 11
Microsoft Lumia 535 Review
Microsoft Lumia 535 does look like a good budget phone with good features. Lumia phones are well known for camera and this does look good. Display pixels could be a issue for some of the users but you get what you pay for therefore it should not be a big issue in this range. Windows phones usually deliver good performance for most of the average consumers.
Microsoft has done well in increasing the number of Apps available for windows phones and currently you will find most of the essential apps available in windows store.
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As mentioned earlier, phone is priced at Rs 9199 therefore in this range, getting a phone with 5 inch screen and descent performance clubbed with good features, is a good buy for most of the Smartphone users. Please share your review of Microsoft lumia 535 in comments.
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