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Microsoft Lumia 535 review

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6.4/10
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The Microsoft Lumia 535 currently has an Informr score of 6.4 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 18 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Windows Phone
Operating system
Operating system
Windows Phone
1.2 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.2 GHz
5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
5"
5+ MP
Camera
Camera
5+ MP
1905 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Gadgets 360
Gadgets 360

Microsoft's first Lumia smartphone is a bit of a mixed bag. It has small flaws in basic areas such as the plastic quality and the touchscreen experience. This doesn't bode well for the future of a range of phones that has always been known for stellar construction quality.One department where the Mi...

- Ershad Kaleebullah, Gadgets 360
TechRadar
TechRadar

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.

- Max Parker, TechRadar
Beta News
Beta News

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 price range but they do exist. On the p...

- Henry McIntosh , Beta News
uSwitch
uSwitch

We want to like the Lumia 535. It’s bright and bold and not a bad first effort for Microsoft. But it’s let down by the laggy screen.There are much better alternatives at this price, namely the Moto G.And with a new Moto E set to become official any day now, and more budget mobiles expect...

- Joe Svetlik, uSwitch
Coolsmartphone
Coolsmartphone

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 problems can be forgiven though because fo...

- Ian Furlong, Coolsmartphone


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Common Questions


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Microsoft backs up the Lumia 535 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your Lumia 535 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Microsoft support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Microsoft's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.




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Screen Size
5"

The Microsoft Lumia 535's screen size is 5 inches with 540 x 960 pixels resolution.

Processor
1.2 GHz

There is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 Quad core 1.2 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Windows Phone 8.1 operating system (OS).

Camera
5+ MP

You can take photos with the phone's onboard 5+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 5+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
8 GB

Internal memory is 8 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
1905mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1905 mAh battery. Microsoft's performance ratings are 780 minutes, 510 minutes Wi-Fi surfing.

Lumia 535 Specs

Overview
Release Date November 28, 2014
Regions Available USA, Canada, United Kingdom
Operating System Windows Phone 8.1

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Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 Quad core 1.2 GHz
Internal Storage 8 GB
RAM 1 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 0.6 W/kg
Body: 0.55 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Unknown
SIM card size
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
5+ Megapixels
Zoom
No
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, White balance
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
5+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 540 x 960 pixels
Pixel Density 220 pixels
Size 5 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 1905 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Up to 390 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 510 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 780 minutes
Standby Time Up to 23 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Cyan, Bright Green, Bright Orange, White, Dark Gray, Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 14 x 7.2 x 0.9 cm (5.5 x 2.8 x 0.4 in)
Weight 146 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key Yes
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Also available in a dual-SIM model.

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