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October 2015
(69%)
254 Reviews
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47 Reviews
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Lumia 535 Review
Ian FurlongFebruary 10
2015
Let me start by saying this
I have been an Android user from the very beginnings. My first Android phone was the T-Mobile G1 way back in 2008. So I haven't really used any other operating systems. Yes
I ha
Cheap
Unfussy user interface
The Microsoft Lumia 535 is very cheap
It has a fun design with interchangeable cases
A 5-megapixel front camera and software features found on higher-end Lumias
The big screen is good for most multimedia functions
System is fluid and responsive
Excellent battery life
Affordable
Latest Windows Phone and Lumia software
5 inch screen
Great price
Easy to use and set up
Flagship level features
Changeable case and matching accessories available
Incredibly budgetfriendly price point
Top-level features
Case is changeable and accessories available
Budget-friendly price tag
Sturdy
Colourful build
Big display
Full Windows Phone 8.1
Wide angle front snapper
Reasonable performance for its price
Robust security
Windows Phone productivity services
Price
Screen Size 5″ gorilla glass
User replaceable back cover and battery
Thickness
Only 8.8mm
Windows Phone 8.1 with Cortana
Fast and responsive touchscreen
QuadCore CPU
Double 5.5Mpx
Large
5-inch screen
High-res
Wide-angle front camera
Changeable covers
Bright
Sturdy shell with changeable covers
5 megapixel camera on front
Low price
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Lumia 535 Review
Ian FurlongFebruary 10
2015
Let me start by saying this
I have been an Android user from the very beginnings. My first Android phone was the TMobile G1 way back in 2008. So I haven't really used any other operating systems. Yes
Poor build quality
Underpowered hardware means sluggish touchscreen responsiveness and slow performance
Disappointing battery life
It doesn't have 4G LTE
Its under-powered processor results in a sluggish interface
The touchscreen can be unresponsive and the screen is neither sharp nor particularly vivid
The plastic casing is robust but seems cheap
The screen resolution is a bit low
Video resolution
Display quality is low
Touchscreen response is poor
It's sluggish
No 4G
Slow processor speed
Poor battery life
Lack of available apps
Underpowered processor
No 4G LTE
Known touchscreen bugs
Very average screen
Processor lacks power
No facility for 4G LTE
Touchscreen glitches
Mediocre screen
Screen sensitivity issues
Sluggish performance
Dull display
Poor rear camera
Only 8GB internal storage
Battery life could be better
The charger and the lead are all together…you will need to find a micro usb cable to connect it to your pc
No DLNA support
No NFC
No WiFi 5Ghz
For the price and features this is a very good device for everyone who wants a smartphone capable of big t
The Microsoft Lumia 535 impressed us with its good build quality, and excellent number of free services. However, the device has its problems - the camera isn't amazing, and the operating system is sluggish.All of these problems can be forgiven though bec...
Price, Screen Size 5″ gorilla glass, User replaceable back cover and battery, Thickness: only 8.8mm, Windows Phone 8.1 with Cortana, Fast and responsive touchscreen, QuadCore CPU, Double 5.5Mpx
The charger and the lead are all together…you will need to find a micro usb cable to connect it to your pc, No DLNA support, No NFC, No WiFi 5Ghz, For the price and features this is a very good device for everyone who wants a smartphone capable of big t
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Published: 2015-03-20, Author: Max , review by: techradar.com
Sturdy, colourful build, Big display, Full Windows Phone 8.1, Wide angle front snapper
Screen sensitivity issues, Sluggish performance, Dull display, Poor rear camera
While this may a Microsoft branded device, the Nokia Lumia legacy influence is still here. It may be built for a budget consumer, but with a 5-inch display and 5MP selfie shooter, there's still a lot to like here....
Published: 2015-03-19, Author: Dave , review by: alphr.com
It's easy to pick faults with the Lumia 535: virtually everywhere you look there is a compromise of some size. The screen in particular is far from perfect, performance is considerably behind the bleeding-edge, and the lack of 4G is a nuisance. However, t...
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5 inch screen, Great price, Easy to use and set up
Slow processor speed, Poor battery life, Lack of available apps
A budget phone with the specifications to match but an appealing aesthetic quality.If you're looking for a cheap smartphone that performs basic tasks adequately enough then the Lumia 535 is worth considering.There are few better phones in the 535's priceT...
Lumia 535 Review, Ian FurlongFebruary 10, 2015, Let me start by saying this: I have been an Android user from the very beginnings. My first Android phone was the T-Mobile G1 way back in 2008. So I haven't really used any other operating systems. Yes, I ha
Lumia 535 Review, Ian FurlongFebruary 10, 2015, Let me start by saying this: I have been an Android user from the very beginnings. My first Android phone was the TMobile G1 way back in 2008. So I haven't really used any other operating systems. Yes,
The Microsoft Lumia 535 really impressed me with a good build quality, and the excellent number of free services. However the device has its problems – the camera isn't amazing, and the operating system can appear sluggish at times. All of these problem...
We're fans of Windows Phone 8.1 but the Lumia 535 compromises in too many areas to make it a bargain at £100. You're better off with a Motorola Moto E or - if you want 4G - the EE Kestrel....
Abstract: The Microsoft Lumia 535 has a 5” display with a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels and this is the largest display on a Microsoft budget phone so it really shows off those Live Tiles in the way they were intended.Easy readability enhancements ensure a great v...