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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
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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
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Wi-Fi
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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
When shopping for a Windows phone there are some obvious caveats you need to be aware of. While the Windows Store has improved a lot from its previous iterations, it still lacks the variety and quality you'll find in the Android and iOS app stores. Even t...
At the moment the Lumia 530 Dual SIM is available for around Rs. 6,500 at many e-commerce outlets. The price is low for a phone that can provide a decent smartphone experience, but unfortunately the Moto E, the Xiaomi Redmi 1S and the Asus Zenfone 4 all p...
The Nokia Lumia 530 has the typical Nokia design and build, very rugged and bulky. It looks pretty cute and good looking. It is easy to carry and comes with the latest Windows 8.1 firmware. The camera is also decent with a more than average image quality....
That said, Lumia 530 is the new Lumia 520 to attract teenagers or first time consumers. Sooner or later, the 520 will be removed from the production line and 530 will be give all the boost so the new consumers get better hardware device.Moto E is definite...
Don't buy the Nokia Lumia 530 just because it is quad core, well it is, but not a powerful one. Storage is less and handset cannot play or record 720p videos. You will get a better performance with Nokia Lumia 525 a dual core that can play FHD videos.No...
Lumia 530 is a great phone at this price point, specially if it has to compete with low quality Android phone. Not only 530 delivers faster performance, you also get amazing battery life which none of the predecessors had and existing Android phones. Howe...
Abstract: When Microsoft announced the Lumia 530, the first question that got in my mind was “What Happens to the 520 now or is this the new 520”. The price of the Lumia 530 and current price of 520 is exactly the same while Lumia 525 is selling at Rs 1500 (appx 28...
Abstract: When Microsoft announced the Lumia 530, I was very curious to find how would a device with such low internal storage would perform. Gladly I have the device with me now and I will be able to get the answer to that and share my experience with you all.Unbo...
Customisable back covers, Good build quality, Smooth browsing, Dual SIM
Display is grainy, Has glare issues, Camera does not have autofocus
The Nokia Lumia 530 is definitely a smartphone that does not break the bank, but with its limitations on its performance and camera quality, it might be best to get this phone as a secondary option, but for those looking for a ridiculously cheap smartpho...
Abstract: With a smartphone, one can stay connected with friends and family through social media and messaging apps like Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp. And sometimes you just don't want to be tied to a two-year mobile plan contract. This is where an ultra-budget...
