Nokia Lumia 635: reviews. Nokia Lumia 635 smartphone: specifications, price

At a time when the tough competition for leadership between Apple and Samsung was taking place on the mobile device market, another strong player, Nokia, acquired by the giant in IT Microsoft, took a pretty solid position in the market. So, a new line of smartphones Lumia, managed by the operating system Windows was introduced. In particular, a year ago the Nokia Lumia 635 model was launched on the market, which we will review in this article.

Lumia smartphones on the mobile market

To begin with, it should be noted that Lumia smartphones have been on the market for a long time, and for all this time they have already managed to take quite good positions, gaining the confidence of customers. These phones have a number of undeniable advantages even before, it would seem, the undisputed leaders of Samsung and Apple (we will not return to this comparison more than once).

First, Lumia are managed by Windows Phone, which already gives some kind of alternative to those who are tired of Android and iOS. Secondly, Lumia have a pretty design, and this is an obvious plus in the event that a person doubts which model he wants to purchase. Thirdly, Nokia is famous for its cameras, which can be attributed to the arguments for buying the 635th model. Finally, fourthly, the Lumia smartphone will cost less than Apple and Samsung, but in quality, it will leave competitors far behind.

Design and body of the device

As already noted, the appearance of Nokia devices is at an altitude. Despite the fact that the body is made of glossy plastic, on which there are fingerprints, the phone has a firm bright design, developed with the use of smooth corners. Thus, the phone looks like a toy. This, in fact, attracts attention.

In general, on the Nokia Lumia 635 (the overview demonstrates this clearly) the layout of the navigation keys is standard: they are on the side of the phone. The mobile device lies in the hand easily, is pleasant enough to the touch, though it can give glare in the sun. The disadvantage of such a beautiful coating of the case can be called its susceptibility to scratches: they will be clearly visible on the glossy surface.

Lumia Camera

Let's pass to one more "chip", which all Lumia possess. These are high-quality images. Nokia Lumia 635 features in this regard is quite high. The device is equipped with a camera with a resolution of 5 megapixels, which can make a photo 2592 by 1944 pixels. This is more than enough to get an excellent picture. Partly also helps the auto focus function, which can make images even clearer. At the same time, the camera can independently recognize faces, due to which the portrait photos go much better than those of the same Samsung.

Nokia Lumia 635 (the instruction confirms this) can also do video shooting at a rate of 30 frames per second. There is also a function of marking on the ground (Geotagging), as well as a 4-fold zoom.

Processor and Operating System

Let's move on to the processor, which is built into our Lumia 635. As stated in the technical specifications, the model comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, a 4-core module that allows the phone to work at a clock speed of 1.2 GHz.

What is the use of Nokia Lumia 635? Reviews note that such a "filling" is enough to react without delay to any user actions and perform various tasks. In addition, the mobile works on Windows 8.1, due to which the device is optimized for effective assistance, so it's very difficult to see how the phone "buggy" or slows down. As a rule, Nokia Lumia 635 copes with all the tasks quite quickly. The characteristics of a smartphone can be called quite decent.

Separately it is worth mentioning the comfort of working with WP. Obviously, many people who have migrated to this platform with Android and iOS, it is unusual to act on this logic. This can explain a large number of negative feedback on the quality of the device. In fact, you just need to consider that Windows Phone is not worse or better, it's just different. Even tuning Nokia Lumia 635 is not done the way we used to do it on Android-devices. And, when buying such a phone, you need to understand this.

However, anyone who wants to use the phone under its control will quickly get used to it. Although, of course, you can argue about which operating system is more convenient. However, the leader in any case will remain the brainchild of Google. Here, not even the Nokia Lumia 635 phone is guilty, but the developers who chose this particular architecture of their system.

The mobile interface on Windows

With the interface that is offered by the WP operating system, you can see if not live, then on the official website of the developer. As you can see, this OS is presented in a slightly different format. This is a desktop on which available applications appear as a grid. Anyone who first switches to Lumia feels some limitations because of this unusual construction of the Nokia Lumia 635 interface. However, the reviews say the opposite: that WP is an advanced system, which is a pleasure to work with. Obviously, the principle "to taste and color ..." is in effect.

Graphics Features Lumia 635

Characteristics of graphics, issued by the smartphone, can also be called another strong point Lumia. The device uses a sufficiently powerful graphics engine paired with a colorful IPS-display resolution of 480 to 854 pixels. This bundle provides a bright and colorful body for the excellent color reproduction of the screen. Due to this, the phone can be called even more lively and attractive. Left over by Nokia Lumia 635 reviews confirm this: the phone seems much more beautiful due to such graphics. In addition, it can work with images and multimedia: show your photos, videos, movies and more. The display size of 4.5 inches allows you to do this.

Nokia Lumia 635: bundle

The bundle in which the mobile phone is sold is of interest first of all to those who want to purchase it. However, in this case, it is impossible to make any intrigue of what comes with Lumia 635: there is nothing extraordinary here. In the box is a phone, a charger, a headset. The smartphone is offered without any additional installation drivers and devices. Everything is extremely prosaic and practical, despite the evocative bright design.

By the way, there are five different colors of model 635 on sale, so the buyer has a choice. This again can be called another pleasant bonus for those who value the style of the mobile device.

Cost of apparatus

Do not forget about the cost of the phone as one of the criteria for its evaluation. It should be noted that since the device was released about a year ago (in April 2014), now, of course, it is considered obsolete, and therefore it is rather problematic to find it on sale. Most likely, you can find used models, which because of a sharp jump in prices will be more expensive than at the time of the release of the device.

Last year, the Nokia Lumia 635 price was set at 6990 rubles. Even within the cost of technology in 2014 this proves belonging to the budget category of this mobile device. Now, for example, the more refined model Lumia 640 will cost the buyer 14,990 rubles. The class at the same time remains the same, only the list of functions and possibilities of the device is enlarged.

Results. Pros and cons of the apparatus

Let's sum up a little of our review of the mobile device. The first thing that pleases in Nokia Lumia 635 is the price. Yes, the device can be safely called affordable, so it will suit both a business-like, busy person, who appreciates the style and wide functionality of the phone, and the student, who simply likes this model. Regarding the appearance, you can also note the Nokia brand glossy model, which can also be seen on the cover of the iPhone 5C. Visually, it seems that the smartphone is covered with some kind of plastic sheath. In general, it looks pretty attractive. Another 635-th model is a good camera, which allows to make wide-ranging, high-quality pictures, and, of course, non-standard operating system Windows Phone 8.1. About it you can generally speak separately. This is a universal tool that is highly optimized for performing a variety of tasks. The WP shell literally "flies"; Accompanied by visual special effects, it can be called both functional and pleasant in work. Lumia also has a good screen.

Now about the shortcomings. You can start again from the display. Although the transfer of colors in general and pictures in particular, the model 635 is at an altitude, a drawback can be called too glossy surface texture, which clearly shows the fingerprints of the user. The same can be said about the case of the smartphone, on which they are also clearly visible. The second negative aspect in working with the phone is the lack of a front camera, which could serve as an excellent tool for creating self-images.

The third nuance of the Nokia Lumia 635 (the instruction, by the way, does not mention it) is the lack of the ability to operate the smartphone while the hands are wearing gloves. This is a significant drawback for countries where winters are characterized as protracted and cold.

Still it is possible to note absence of metal inserts in the case of phone: it completely and completely is created from plastic. Of course, this does not make Nokia Lumia 635 practical. This is confirmed by the reviews.

Finally, someone else may also feel uncomfortable with the Windows Phone platform. In order to handle it, you need a habit, which, of course, there is no owners of devices on Android and iOS. However, do not be disappointed if you bought Lumia for the first time. It may well be that it is not quite good.