Testseek.com have collected 179 expert reviews of the Microsoft Lumia 530 and the average rating is 64%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Lumia 530.
(64%)
179 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
-
0 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
640100179
The editors liked
Can usually be picked up for between $50 and $70 if you don't mind carrier exclusivity
Solid build quality with colorful shells
Smooth performance
Gives you all the basic smartphone stuff
4GB of internal storage is easily expandable via microSD
Which
The inexpensive Nokia Lumia 530 is equipped for HSPA+ speeds and can hold up to 128GB in external storage. It includes Microsoft's most current Windows Phone OS
Very low price. Easy-to-use OS. Great call quality. Attractive design.
Impressive performance
Colourful
Solid design
Amazing price
Good design
DualSIM functionality
The editors didn't like
Easiest to find in its carrier-locked form
CPU
GPU
Wi-Fi
Screen resolution
Camera
And cellular performance are fine for the price but poor compared to midrange and flagship phones
512MB of RAM prevents some apps from running
Prompts frequent reloa
A surprisingly slippery body makes you a constant butterfingers
And typing is tough on the small screen. The fixed focus camera won't take close-up shots
No LTE
And not even T-Mobile's best 3G speeds. Low RAM and storage create trouble for apps
Published: 2014-09-13, Author: Woldemar , review by: wovow.org
The Nokia Lumia 530 is one of the most interesting options out there in the price range of 100 euros. Windows Phone offers a good user experience, especially for the applications exclusive to Nokia and Microsoft. The interface is simple, well organized an...
Was this review helpful?
-
Published: 2014-09-11, Author: Bobby , review by: alphr.com
A competent ultra-budget handset that's overshadowed by the better-value Motorola Moto E...
Low-power processor causes performance issues, TN screen is ugly, Very limited internal memory
The Nokia Lumia 530 cuts out every little extra, streamlines every feature to save money. But it does so to too great a degree, offering a worse experience than either its now-cheaper predecessor or the many Android alternatives.Read our round-up of the b...
Published: 2014-09-05, Author: Andrew , review by: theregister.co.uk
Linux and AIX Bare-Metal Recovery Webinar Under the hood Equally positive was the performance. It's powered by a low cost 4 core chip, like the Moto E, but the 530 is only marginally slower than the 630. I saw a pause or two for loading web pages, but ...
The disappointing thing about the Nokia Lumia 530 is that it feels like a worse phone than the Lumia 520 it replaces (albeit with a price cut). The display is a deal breaker for us, undoing the good work of the Lumia 530's performance and build quality. W...
Published: 2014-08-29, Author: John , review by: techradar.com
Low price, Managable size, MicroSD up to 128GB
No front camera, Average battery, Little grip
The Nokia Lumia 530 sticks with the single camera setup of its predecessor, sporting a 5MP snapper on the rear and nothing on the front. Nokia also continues to refuse the inclusion of a flash on its entry level device, so you'll want to avoid low light c...
Published: 2014-08-22, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
Abstract: In many ways, it's the budget end of the smartphone rainbow where all the excitement is. The feature phone market has eaten itself, unable to fend off the march to more and more affordable smartphones. Nokia has been playing in this space for some time a...
Abstract: As the best budget smartphones in the Windows and Android camps, we compare the Motorola Moto E and Nokia Lumia 530 spec for spec to see whether your money is better spent with Microsoft or Motorola. Read our Nokia Lumia 530 vs Motorola Moto E comparison ...
Abstract: First things first. The Lumia 530 is not yet available to buy in the UK. It will go on sale shortly This comparison review is based on our review of the Lumia 520, and the specifications and photos of the 530. Nokia Lumia 530 vs 520 comparison review: Wi...
Published: 2014-08-01, Author: Kevin , review by: 3g.co.uk
Great value, Slick performance, Solid battery life
Minimal built in storage, No front facing camera, No 4G
The Nokia Lumia 530 is hugely impressive for what little it costs. There are things it could do a lot better but it already does so much for so little money...
