Nokia Lumia 530 review

Is the new commitment of Nokia facing the basic segment, a phone that is comparable to the most advanced models in applications, but with a much tighter technical profile. Speak, of course, the new Nokia Lumia 530, a mobile compact, very simple and integrates all the services and advantages of Windows Phone 8.1. The main attraction of the Nokia Lumia 530 is its excellent value for money, and that the equipment costs less than € 100 in free format. ‘ve been testing this smartphone, you our impressions.

 Screen

 The Nokia Lumia 530 features a compact display with a diagonal of four inches. This size is very manageable with one hand, but also allows us to see the content clearly. The screen resolution is FWVGA (854 x 480 pixels) and concentrated 246 dots per inch. The configuration is balanced and the panel has quite clearly, but rather the absence of the system note ClearBlack Nokia, especially to see the screen outdoors, where the reflections we see impede thoroughly. If we set the maximum brightness is much better, but the battery life decreases and the trouble is that no auto brightness, so we have to regulate hand. The good thing here is that the new Action Center of Windows Phone 8.1 (the drop is extracted from the top of the screen) has an option to adjust the brightness and so we can do it faster. The sensitivity is good and gentle gestures recognized by one or more fingers, but also bring improved sensitivity that allows us to handle with gloves on.

 Design

 Nokia still betting on a fresh design with rounded lines, as has become customary in the most basic models of Lumia range. The back cover is made of polycarbonate, a type of durable plastic and has a matte finish that is very comfortable to hold in the hand and also you will not get marked our footprints. The Nokia Lumia 530 is compact and lightweight, allowing us to carry in any pocket without bothering us. What is perhaps is a bit thick compared to other models, but its rounded edges make it fit very well in the hand.

 The back cover is removable and is removed from the bottom right corner fairly easy. Inside we find the battery, which is removable, along with a slot for MicroSD and one for the MicroSIM. On the side have the volume buttons and the power button. We missed a dedicated camera as in the previous generation coming button.

 Camera

 Speaking of the camera, Nokia has integrated hardware rather discreet, but seasoned with all the unique functions, which are those that make your camera more versatile piece. The sensor has five megapixels and the resulting images are quite spacious but miss’s autofocus. The Nokia Lumia 530 has fixed focus, so we can only take pictures of objects or people that are 60 inches away from the lens; otherwise you will go out of focus as shown in the example below these lines.

 Nor has LED flash and indoor use in low light or at night is virtually ruled out. However, as we said, comes with the exclusive Nokia apps such as Nokia Camera, which allows us to adjust the parameters of the image to achieve concrete results. With no front camera, Nokia has included a feature called Lumia Selfie, with which we simply have to point the camera in our direction and a beep indicates when the image is triggered. It also comes with Lumia Panorama and Photosynth, but you can install more applications from the official store.

 Applications and operating system

 The Nokia Lumia 530 comes standard with Windows Phone 8.1, the latest version of Microsoft’s mobile operating system. The device enjoys the news of this release, such as the ability to put wallpaper on the Live Tiles, achieving a very interesting effect. We can also make you have three columns of icons instead of just two. If we choose this option is a little tight because the screen is small, but still can be handled comfortably. You also have the Action Center, where they will gather submissions received and we have quick access tools, for example to enable or disable WiFi, Bluetooth pairing, access the camera or adjust the brightness.

 Nokia and Microsoft add own functions as Xbox Live, the maps , the browser Internet Explorer, Nokia Mix Radio, Microsoft Office, One Drive (where we also have 15 Gb free), Skype or Podcast .

 Performance and autonomy

 The Nokia Lumia 530 has a quad core processor fairly simple and only 512 MB of RAM; a configuration that may seem insufficient for performance is fluid. But Windows Phone is a very lightweight platform with an interface that works very well, even more basic as is the case of terminals Nokia Lumia 530. Device allows us to open multiple applications simultaneously and switching between them goes without any blockages or slowdowns.

 The  Nokia Lumia 530 has a set of 1,430 milliamps more than enough capacity to offer a full day of use, but if we give a very intensive use (mobile internet, location, watch videos, browse …) can exhaust it before returning home at night. However, in our case, a more moderate use, we only had to visit the plug once every other day or so.

Conclusion

 The Nokia Lumia 530 is one of the most interesting options out there in the price range of 100 euros. Windows Phone offers a good user experience, especially for the applications exclusive to Nokia and Microsoft. The interface is simple, well organized and comes with all the new features of the new release. In terms of hardware it shows that Nokia has cut everything possible to ensure that the price is tighter. Their display does not look as good as the previous edition because it takes system ClearBlack and your camera has fixed focus. Here are the details that have missed otherwise this is a smartphone very compact and manageable with a fresh design and has everything you are asked to a smartphone.

Nokia Lumia 530 review