Lumia 530

Rumoured for months but affected by the entire process of Nokia's acquisition by Microsoft, we had to wait until the second half of July to see the officially presented Lumia 530 The new smartphone in the Lumia family for the entry-level range that picks up the baton from the successful Nokia Lumia 520.

Although the first smartphone with Windows Phone 8.1 of the new division of Microsoft devices, the Lumia 530 is a direct heir of the old Nokia. The same lines of style and colors, and even the use of the Nokia brand, characterize the external appearance of a device contained in specifications but with an attractive price in the range of 100 euros.

Lumia 530, specifications

In an attempt to keep the price as low as possible, Microsoft has kept a few basic specifications in its input terminal. Thus, in the Lumia 530, we find a 4-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 854x480 pixels and a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor which is again accompanied by 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal storage expandable via MicroSD cards.

The terminal is still a Lumia and there are all the sensors and connections that, at least, a smartphone must have. USB 2.0 connection, headphone jack, FM Radio, GPS and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, WLAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n and 3G. Also, like its recent siblings, the Lumia 530 will feature a dual SIM version

The device, weighing 129 grams, is completed by a 5-megapixel main camera capable of recording at 30 fps, with few technical fanfare but it will do its job.Just like its 1,430 mAh battery, which Microsoft claims can offer more than 13 hours of autonomy in conversation and more than 5 hours playing music or video.

Windows Phone 8.1 for the input range

How could it be otherwise, the Lumia 530 comes with Windows Phone 8.1 as standard The latest version of Microsoft's operating system brings with it important news that can now be enjoyed by those who decide to jump into the world of smartphones without spending a lot of money.

With the Lumia 530 we can access a large part of the services and applications offered by Windows Phone. Not surprisingly, Skype or Microsoft Office will be installed there by the factory. The rest of the applications will be available through the Windows Phone Store, with the exception of those that require more than 512 MB of RAM.

Lumia 530, price and availability

Microsoft's new bet for the entry range of Windows Phone 8.1 does not lose the colorful aspect of the Lumia range. The Lumia 530 features interchangeable covers in different colors: bright orange, bright green, dark gray and white. In addition, its release is accompanied by the launch of the rechargeable Coloud Bang speaker.

The Lumia 530 will begin shipping in various markets starting next August. Among them will be Spain where it will arrive with a price of 85 euros before taxes (around 100 euros with VAT).

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