By Rich W Woods
This video was inspired by a post on WMPowerUser regarding whether or not Microsoft is ignoring dual core phones. I commented that people need to get over it. The dual core Snapdragon S4 Plus was a decrepit, old processor even when it was the only processor that was supported by Windows Phone 8. It really says something when your next generation low end phone outperforms your last generation flagship.
Of course, I got torn apart. I pointed out that a dual core 1.5 GHz dual core Snapdragon S4 Plus is far less powerful than a quad core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 200. Of course, I probably would have had the same response, that it’s not all about cores and GHz. People aren’t very nice on the Internet.
It doesn’t change the facts though. Watch the Microsoft Lumia 535 outperform the Nokia Lumia 1020.
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By Rich W Woods
The Microsoft Lumia 535 was the first Lumia that was released with the Microsoft branding after Microsoft acquired Nokia’s devices and services division. The device was impressive, given how poorly received the Nokia Lumia 530 was as a successor to the Nokia Lumia 520. Adding autofocus and a flash to the 5 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, along with 1 GB of RAM really added value to the low end of the Lumia line?
Prior to the Microsoft Lumia 535, it had appeared that the Nokia Lumia 635 was the true successor to the Lumia 520, with what seemed to be a move to lower the 5xx tier to a lower end than what it was and move the 6xx tier from the low end of the mid-range to the low end.
That changes with the Microsoft Lumia 640, a device that makes a clear mark as a strong contender in the mid-range space. Compared with each other, the Microsoft Lumia 535 and the Microsoft Lumia 640 are sure to have pros and cons. Let’s take a look at what they are.
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By Rich W Woods
Last week, I received the new Moto E from Motorola. If you watched the unboxing video, I had a hard time figuring out what the Windows Phone competitor to the device would be. After all, the Moto E is a low end phone but it uses a mid-range 64 bit processor. I decided I’m going to start with the Microsoft Lumia 535 and we’ll go from there.
The Microsoft Lumia 535 uses a quad core Snapdragon 200 processor, as does the Moto E in the 3G model; however, I’m using the LTE model of the Moto E, which uses a Snapdragon 410. While the Moto E has LTE and a better processor, the Lumia 535 has a flash on the 5 MP rear camera and while the Moto E has a 0.3 front camera, the Lumia 535 has a 5 MP front camera.
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By Rich W Woods
I have been spending a lot of time with the Yezz Billy 4.7 as of late. It is a great phone and I have been enjoying it thoroughly. It’s incredibly thing, uncannily beautiful, and it’s the lightest phone I’ve ever held. Honestly, based on my experience so far, I would consider taking it over a flagship. It’s just a really pleasant phone to use.
It seemed fair that the first phone I would compare the Yezz Billy 4.7 to would be the Microsoft Lumia 535. They both use a 1.2 GHz quad core Snapdragon 200 processor, 1 GB of RAM, a combined 10 MP (between front and rear. See what I did there?) camera, 8 GB of storage, and most importantly, they both deliver a hell of a lot of value for the price they are offered at.
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By Rich W Woods
Ever since I received the Microsoft Lumia 535, the masses have been crying out, “Do a comparison with the Nokia Lumia 735! I will give you my kidney if my first born child is not enough!” Being that I am such a stand up gentlemen, I said that no kidneys or first born children will be necessary. You see, I’m a giver, and I have no need for a third kidney.
The reason that people were asking for this comparison is because the Microsoft Lumia 535 and the Nokia Lumia 735 are the only two Lumias to use Microsoft’s brand spanking new 5 MP front camera. I call it the Nokia trade-off. You can either get the Lumia 830 which uses a 10 MP Pureview rear camera or you can get the Lumia 735 which uses a 5 MP front camera, but you can’t have both. Unfortunately, it’s looking like I won’t be able to do a comparison of the Lumia 735 and the Lumia 830 as many requested.
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By Rich W Woods
My process for putting the Microsoft Lumia 535 through its rounds by comparing it to different phones got thrown through a hoop when Microsoft asked for the Nokia Lumia 830 back. I had to compare it to the 830 early. I’m back on track. I compared it to the Nokia Lumia 530 and when I proved that the Lumia 535 is superior, I compared it to the Nokia Lumia 520. Now, it’s time to compare the Microsoft Lumia 535 to the Nokia Lumia 635.
The Microsoft Lumia 535 is Microsoft’s first Lumia since dropping the Nokia brand after Microsoft acquired Nokia’s devices and services division. The Microsoft Lumia 535 has some camera features that the Nokia Lumia 635 but the Lumia 635 has a better processor than the Lumia 535 does, so we’ll get into that in a bit.
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By Rich W Woods
When I first got the Microsoft Lumia 535, the idea was to first compare it to the Nokia Lumia 530. When I proved that the Lumia 535 had a better camera I would move onto the 520, the 635, and then the 830. Microsoft contacted me to request that I return the Lumia 830, so I had to blow my load on that one, so we’re back to where we were.
I did compare the Microsoft Lumia 535 to the Nokia Lumia 530 and the Lumia 535 won since the Lumia 530’s rear camera has a fixed focus. It is clear that the Microsoft Lumia 535 should have been the successor to the Nokia Lumia 520, so this should be a good comparison.
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By Rich W Woods
We know how this comparison is going to turn out, right? Well, not necessarily. I have seen some really amazing stuff come from Nokia cameras, even ones that are not Pureview. When I first got the Microsoft Lumia 535, I compared it to the Lumia 530 and thought that after that, I would move on to the 520, 635, and then maybe the 830. Then, Microsoft threw a wrench in my plans. They need their review unit back, so for those that I promises that I would compare the Lumia 830 to the Lumia 735, I apologize but it’s just not going to work out.
Now, the Microsoft Lumia 535 is Microsoft’s first Lumia after shedding the Nokia branding and it’s a pretty decent phone. The Nokia Lumia 830 was the mid-range phone that they billed as an “affordable flagship”. Let’s check it out.
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By Rich W Woods
Don’t be fooled. Despite the fact that one is made by Nokia and one Microsoft, they are the same line of phones. Ever since Microsoft acquired Nokia’s devices and services division, the Microsoft Lumia 535 is the first device where Microsoft dropped the Nokia brand.
On the other hand, the Nokia Lumia 530 was the original successor to the Nokia Lumia 520. Based on their normal numbering strategy, one would assume that the Lumia 535 would be very similar to the 530. It is not. While having a lower resolution display, it has a 5 MP front camera and a flash on the rear camera. Let’s take a look.
Calling it like I see it, not pulling any punches
