Microsoft, as expected, on Tuesday finally launched the first Lumia smartphone with its own branding, called the Microsoft Lumia 535.
The new Lumia smartphone from Microsoft will be available in two variants – single SIM (with the same name) and dual-SIM, called the Lumia 535 Dual SIM. The handset will be available starting November at an estimated recommended retail price of EUR 110 (roughly Rs. 8,400) before taxes and subsidies. The Microsoft Lumia 535 will first be available in countries such as China, Hong Kong and Bangladesh, with other countries to follow.
Announcing the news via the Lumia Conversations blog, Microsoft said, “Today sees the launch of the new Microsoft Lumia 535, our “5x5x5″ smartphone package bringing a 5-inch screen, 5-megapixel front- and rear-facing camera, and free integrated Microsoft experiences (such as Skype and OneNote) to more people at an affordable price.”
Both the Microsoft Lumia 535 and Lumia 535 Dual SIM come with identical specifications; except the latter features dual-SIM support. The smartphone runs Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim update and features a 5-inch IPS LCD display with a qHD (540×960 pixels) resolution and a pixel density of 220ppi. It also sports Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
The Lumia 535 is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor clocked at 1.2GHz alongside 1GB of RAM. There is 8GB of built-in storage that is further expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB). Much like other Lumia handsets, the Lumia 535 and Lumia 535 Dual SIM also get 15GB of free OneDrive cloud storage.
One of the highlight features of the Lumia 535 is the 5-megapixel front-facing camera, which is reminiscent of the Lumia 730 and Lumia 735. The company touts, “The Lumia 535 not only provides you with crystal-clear imagery and the Lumia selfie app, but you’ll also be able to get more in shot during those Skype calls.” It also sports a 5-megapixel rear camera with an LED flash.
Microsoft has announced that the Lumia 535, much like other Lumia handsets, will be available in Cyan, Bright Green, Bright Orange, White, Dark Grey, and Black colours.
The smartphone also supports Bluetooth LE and can connect to accessories such as the Portable Wireless Speaker and Coloud Bang among others.
Microsoft last month had announced that it would drop the Nokia name from its Lumia smartphones, continuing the rebranding following the acquisition of the Finnish company’s handset division.
Size & weight
Height: 140.2 mm
Width: 72.4 mm
Thickness2: 8.8 mm
Weight: 146 g
Operating System
Software release: Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim
Processor
CPU name: Snapdragon™ 200
Number of cores: Quad core
Clock rate: 1200 MHz
Display
Display size: 5 ”
Display resolution: qHD (960 x 540)
Display colours: TrueColor (24-bit/16M)
Display features: Brightness control, Tactile feedback, Orientation sensor, Sunlight readability enhancements, Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3, High brightness mode, Scratch resistant glass
Pixel density: 220 ppi
Display technology: IPS LCD
Touch screen technology: Capacitive Multipoint-Touch
Memory3
User data storage: In device, Memory card, OneDrive cloud storage, App and data storage on memory card
RAM: 1 GB
Mass memory4: 8 GB
Maximum memory card size: 128 GB
Expandable memory card type: MicroSD
Free cloud storage: 15 GB
Keys and Input Methods
User Input: Touch
Operating keys: Volume keys, Power/Lock key
Sensors
Sensors: Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor
Battery5
Battery model: BL-L4A
Battery capacity: 1905 mAh
Battery voltage: 3.7 V
Replaceable battery: Yes
Maximum standby time: 23 days
Maximum talk time (2G): 11 h
Maximum talk time (3G): 13 h
Maximum music playback time: 78 h
Maximum Wi-Fi network browsing time: 8.5 h
Maximum video playback time: 6.5 h
Design
Design details: Exchangeable back cover
Other user interface features: Double-tap to wake, Tactile feedback, Vibrating alerts, Voice commands, Word flow keyboard
Connectivity
Connectivity basics
SIM card type : Micro SIM
AV connectors: 3.5 mm audio connector
Charging connectors: Micro-USB
System connectors: Micro-USB-B
USB: USB 2.0
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth profiles: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) 1.2, Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 1.4, Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Hands-free profile (HFP) 1.6, Object Push profile (OPP) 1.1, Personal Area Network Profile (PAN) 1.1, Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP) 1.1
Wi-Fi: WLAN IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi hotspot: Up to 8 Wi-Fi-enabled devices
Local sharing
Peer-to-peer sharing: Lumia Beamer, Lumia Storyteller, Play To DLNA app
Cellular connectivity6
GSM network: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz
GSM max data speed DL: EGPRS 236.8 kbps
GSM max data speed UL: EGPRS 236.8 kbps
WCDMA network: Band 1 (2100 MHz), Band 8 (900 MHz)
WCDMA max data speed DL: 42.2 Mbps (Cat 24)
WCDMA max data speed UL: 5.76 Mbps (Cat 6)
Maps and navigation
GPS and navigation7
Location technologies: A-GLONASS, A-GPS, Cellular and Wi-Fi network positioning
Maps: Free maps, Offline maps, Online and offline favourites, Real-time traffic information
Drive: Favorite destinations, Free global voice guided turn-by-turn drive navigation, Live traffic information, Speed limit warnings
Navigation apps
Location and navigation apps: HERE Drive+, HERE Maps, Bing Maps
Camera
Main camera
Main camera: 5.0 MP
Main camera focus type: Auto focus
Sensor size: 1/4 inch
Main camera f-number/aperture: f/2.4
Camera focal length: 28 mm
Flash type: LED flash
Camera features: Auto and manual white balance, Automatic photo upload to OneDrive
Camera minimum focus range: 10 cm
Front-facing camera
Front camera: 5MP wide angle
Front camera f-number/aperture: f/2.4
Front camera features: Focal length 24 mm, Still image capture, Video call, Video recording
Front camera video resolution: FWVGA (848 x 480)
Video recording
Main camera video resolution: FWVGA (848 x 480)
Camera video frame rate: 30 fps
Video recording formats: MP4/H.264
Photography apps
Camera apps: Bing vision, Creative Studio, Lumia Camera, Lumia Selfie
Video and Audio
Audio
Audio playback file formats: 3G2, 3GP, AAC, AMR, ASF, M4A, MP3, MP4, WMA
Audio playback codecs: AAC LC, AMR-NB, GSM FR, HE-AAC, HE-AACv2, MP3, WMA 10 Pro, WMA 9
Audio recording codecs: AAC LC, AMR-NB, GSM FR
DRM support: PlayReady
Audio playback features: Audio Streaming, Cloud music offline playback, Cloud music playback, Media Player, Music Player, Podcasts
Audio recording file formats: AMR
Audio recording features: Mono
Radio features8: Internet Radio, FM Radio
Video playback
Video playback frame rate: 30 fps
Video playback codecs: H.263, H.264/AVC, MPEG-4, VC-1, Windows video
Video streaming: YouTube browsing and video streaming, Streaming from video services and internet, Progressive video download
Music apps
Music apps: Xbox Music, MixRadio
Device security
Device security
General Security features: Device lock, PIN code, Device lock passcode, Regular signed firmware updates, Track and Protect via internet, Application certification, Application sandboxing, Backup and restore via Internet, Browser integrated anti-phishing, Remote device lock via Internet, Remote device wipe via Internet, Secure boot, Signed OS, Consumer VPN
Enterprise security features: Mobile VPN, Remote lock and wipe, Hardware accelerated device encryption, Mobile device management, Remote security policy enforcement
Supported security standards: TLS v1.0, TLS v1.1, TLS v1.2, SSL v3.0, Suite B ciphers
Wi-Fi security modes: EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, WPA, WEP, EAP-AKA, PEAP-MSCHAPv2, WPA2 (AES/TKIP), WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, EAP-TLS, WPA-Enterprise, EAP-SIM, WPA-Personal
Environmental features
Environment
Materials: Free of PVC, Free of nickel on the product surface, Free of BFR, rFR as in NSL
Packaging: Made of renewable materials, Minimized package, Packaging is 100 % recyclable, Containing up to 50% recycled materials, Virgin wood fibres up to 85% certified
Energy efficiency: Automatic screen brightness adjustment, Battery saver feature
Product recycling: 100% recoverable as materials and energy
Eco content and services: Available at Store, Contains preinstalled eco content, HERE Drive: route optimization, HERE Maps: pedestrian navigation
User guide: In-device user guide, Small printed guide, full on our websites
Accessibility
Accessibility features
Hearing: Vibrating alerts, BT neckloop compatible, TTY support, Video call
Vision: Vibrating alerts, Voice recognition, Font magnification, Voice commands, Customizable home screen, High contrast mode, Screen magnification
Physical skills: Voice commands, Customizable home screen, Speakerphone, Speed dial, Voice recognition
Other services and features
Tools and productivity
Personal information management features: Calculator, Clock, Calendar, Alarm clock, Reminders, Phonebook, To-do list, Family Room, Kid’s Corner, OneNote, Social networks in Phonebook, Wallet, Notifications
Business apps: Adobe Reader free download, Company Hub for enterprise applications, Lync (Corporate IM) free download, Microsoft Outlook, Office apps: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, OneDrive storage for documents and notes
Sync type: Exchange ActiveSync, Via Windows Phone apps, Nokia Photo Transfer for Mac
Back-up and restore your data: Yes
Device management: AirWatch, MobileIron, Symantec, Microsoft System Center, OMA Client Provisioning v1.1, OMA Device Management v1.1.2, OMA Device Management v1.2, Windows Intune
Call management
Call types: Audio call, Conference call, Skype video call
Call management features: Call waiting, Call history, Call forwarding, Call logs: dialled, received and missed, Integrated hands-free speakers, Speed dial, Voice mail
Noise cancellation: Yes
Speech codecs: GSM FR, GSM HR, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, GSM EFR
Supported amount of phonebooks: One integrated phonebook
Supports amount of contacts: Unlimited
Ringtones: Downloadable ringtones, MP3 ringtones, Video Ringtones
Other Applications
Social apps: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, WeChat, Skype, LINE, Sina Weibo, WhatsApp, Flickr, Foursquare, OneDrive, Picasa, YouTube
Game features: Touch UI, XBox-Live Hub, DirectX 11
Email
Email features: Viewing and editing of email attachments, Multiple email accounts, HTML emails, Inbox filtering, Text-to-speech message reader, Conversational view on email, Linked inboxes
Messaging features
Messaging features: Text messaging, Automatic resizing of images for MMS, Distribution lists for messaging, Multimedia messaging, Conversational chat style SMS, Unified inbox for SMS and MMS, Concatenated SMS for long messages, Integrated text messaging and chat, Number screening for messaging, Text-to-speech message reader
Browser
Internet browser capabilities: Internet Explorer 11