Nokia Lumia 630 Dual SIM: specifications, prices, reviews

Nokia, which we knew as the company where mobile phones first appeared, is now officially a Microsoft subsidiary. Nokia Lumia 630 Dual SIM black (phone) is the first of its development after the transaction was concluded, but it is obvious that the device was under development for some time before the arrival of the new owner. And yet it is obvious that in many respects the new phone differs from the previous one, so, certainly, its appearance is the beginning of something new.

Review of wp smartphone Nokia Lumia 630, 630 Dual SIM

This phone was the first wp-smartphone to launch last year's update for WP 8.1. In fact, at the same time in 2014, Nokia introduced three new smartphones for this updated platform - the Nokia Lumia 630, 630 Dual SIM, 635. Discussion (with emphasis on the "two-prong" model) of their strengths and weaknesses will constitute the main content of our review.

The manufacturer announced that the above-mentioned updated OS will be available for the entire range of Lumia smartphones with the 8th Windows.

Common to the Nokia Lumia 630 and Nokia Lumia 630 Dual SIM features include:

• 4.5-inch FWVGA (480x854 pixels) ClearBlack LCD with Gorilla Glass 3 and a pixel density of 221ppi;
• CPU with a clock speed of 1.2 GHz type Snapdragon 400 with four cores;
• RAM for 512 MB;
• 8 GB ROM;
• 5-megapixel rear camera with autofocus;
• Absence of anterior frontal chamber,
• Battery 1830mAh.
• MicroSD expansion cards up to 128 GB are also supported.

Models 635 and 630 will be shipped with WhatsApp, WeChat, Nokia Camera, HERE Maps and a pre-installed free Nokia MixRadio. They also have SensorCore's low-power sensing function, designed for "the next generation of exercises and exploration applications," such as Bing Health and Fitness.

Appearance and feel of the user

Nokia seems to be able to come up with dozens of variations on the same theme: colorful polycarbonate enclosures, a black front panel, all buttons on one side and simple lines, but different shapes and curves. External Nokia Lumia 630 Dual SIM specifications are no exception, although this time the shape is more flat and blocky than usual. This is a clean rectangle with sides that taper to the back, allowing you to easily hold it in the palm of your hand. The back cover bulges slightly.

Smartphone Nokia Lumia 630 Dual SIM black with 2 SIM cards shown in the photo below. On the front surface of the case is empty, except for the Nokia logo on top, navigation is provided by the on-screen buttons. The power switch and volume control are on the right side, but there is no camera power button, also controlled by the on-screen button. The left edge is completely empty, and on top and bottom there is only a headset jack and micro-USB ports. The back side is almost completely empty, there is only a camera lens and a round speaker hole, in addition to a small Nokia logo in the center.

A few words about packaging and additional devices

Phones Nokia Lumia 630 Dual SIM, prices, reviews, whose characteristics are the subject of our attention, go on sale in the branded (which is quite natural) packaging. As for the boxes in which the phones are packed, it should be noted that Nokia (this applies to all Microsoft devices) switched to an even white design instead of the block blue rectangles that we saw with every Lumia that was released so far. Moreover, the 630 does not come with a headset or even a USB cable. The charger has a fixed wire with a Micro-USB plug, and we really have to wonder how much money the company will save without equipping the standard charger with a removable USB cable.

Nokia Lumia 630 Dual SIM - description

The characteristics of this model are determined primarily by a fairly powerful processor, which is the right Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with integrated Adreno-305 graphics. However, there is only 512 MB of RAM, which is a significant step backward compared to 1 GB in the cheaper 525 model.

As other manufacturers have done recently, Nokia has used a special processor to enter the sensor, which allows you to turn off the power and extend the life of the battery. SensorCore, as it is called, is associated with Bing Health and Fitness-application, which can act as a pedometer and activity tracker. If we consider the Nokia Lumia 630 Dual SIM itself, then the presence of this option will not be a big advantage for the 630 model, since it obviously lacks modern sensors. Devices of a higher class, such as the next model 930, will use it much more efficiently.

And what about the 630th model with memory and a screen?

You get only 8 GB of ROM, which is somewhat offset by support for a microSD card up to 128 GB (at least, the manufacturer claims). The screen is 4.5 inches diagonally, but has a modest resolution of 480x854 pixels. This is definitely the lowest pixel density that we have seen for a long time. We can say about the Nokia Lumia 630 Dual SIM, the technical characteristics of the screen which are not ideal, that the market expected from its appearance more. Not as impressive as the color accuracy, as well as small viewing angles. The user interface is not annoying with granularity, but the text in the applications and on the websites reminds us that it was considered a high quality ten years ago.

The screen is proportionally slightly larger than the Lumia 525, and its resolution is very little more than 16: 9, which is pretty good, because a little vertical space is lost under the screen buttons (which are almost always visible).

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support are up to date, and there is also GPS. The only sensor seems to be an accelerometer - there is not even an ambient light sensor to help adjust the brightness of the screen automatically. That's all the basic Nokia Lumia 630 Dual SIM specifications. This model has a somewhat unbalanced list of features - it outperforms other phones in some parts of its price range.

Software

The biggest highlight is, of course, a pretty significant update of the OS from Microsoft, with a lot of improvements, large and small. For example, a new version of the intelligent voice assistant. "Tweaks" work for all practical purposes, but this is not such a feature to separate it separately.

Another noticeable change in the software Nokia Lumia 630 Dual SIM features is the addition, finally, of the shadow notifications that Microsoft called the Action Center. Just like in Android and iOS, you can stretch down the top of the screen an overlay that displays notifications that you have not dealt with yet. When you pull down the Action Center shadow, you will see an expanded information about your notifications in the form of "icons", such as the battery level in percent. There are also four convenient shortcuts: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, camera and brightness, and you can change them to other options, but not more than four.

The brightness control is manual, as the model 630 does not automatically adjust it, and the camera shortcut is somewhat compensated by the lack of a corresponding physical button. Of course, I would like to have more labels, but this can only be done through the web-based OS setup application.

What gives the 630th of its "dual sense"?

Mobile phone Nokia Lumia 630 Dual, whose characteristics we are considering, being the first Dual-SIM wind-up, has several unique touches in this respect. For starters, there are two different types of applications - telephone and "messaged", which is a very strange and confusing circumstance, potentially hampering the mastery of the device. The icons for each SIM card are only slightly different in color (and the first set is transparent if you use a new photo background option). You will have to deal with a separate history sheet and mailboxes, although the list of contacts is shared, and you can send a message or call from another SIM card and even from other applications. This can help keep working and personal connections separate, but not everyone will like this approach.

About some new applications of wp-smartphone

Phone Nokia Lumia 630 Dual SIM, whose characteristics we are considering, has several new applications and settings. So, the Battery Saver option does exactly what reflects its name, and allows you to check which of the applications led to the highest battery charge. Data Sense allows users to set limits on the use of data, and Wi-Fi Sense is a unique tool that can automatically sign you in password-protected Wi-Fi access points that your friends used in the past. Another tool, called Storage Sense, allows you to manage applications, clear "caches" and distribute user data between the internal memory and the microSD card. Available settings for the keyboard now allow you to drag your finger between the letters, working in the so-called. Swype-style. Skype and OneDrive are more deeply integrated, and Internet Explorer has received several internal improvements.

Are there any common problems with wp-smartphones in the 630th model?

While many common problems have been fixed, Windows phones are still characterized by their own unique problems. Buttons on the screen are visible even when playing video on full screen, the button "Back" behaves illogically, and the Marketplace market still does not work as effectively as the Google Play or iOS App store.

The Model 630 comes with a set of advanced features, known as Lumia Cyan, which includes an expanded set of photography applications. Also there are other features of Nokia: Here Maps, Here Drive + and Nokia MixRadio. Surprisingly, a very, very useful option Glance screen, which in other Lumia models allows you to see notifications when the screen is off, has been removed.

Lumia 630 comes with a lot of third-party applications also: BoxTV, Evernote, Facebook, Flipkart e-books, Gameloft Gamehub, Line, PayTM and Zomato.

Camera

Nokia has always equipped its phones with a variety of camera applications, and this time we have Cinemagraph, Creative Studio and Glam Me for various effects, from animation. Functions in Nokia Camera applications include shutter speed control and manual focus, and you have quick access to ISO and white balance settings.

User feedback indicates that they are very pleased with photos taken from the smartphone in the daytime. The details and clarity were so good that they made me think that the photo was made by phones that cost twice as much. Pictures in small rooms are worse even in a well-lit office. The photos taken at night will be full of noise and will not display all the details.

Performance

As expected, Nokia and Microsoft's curious decisions regarding the Lumia 630 configuration had a big impact on the device's performance. The biggest problem reported by users is that some programs, such as GFXbench, simply can not be installed because of a small amount of RAM. We have to solve this problem with the help of other applications. The manufacturer may have decided that 512 MB is enough for WP8.1, but again, we are wondering how much more expensive it would be if 1 GB were.

The phone's interface is perceived well enough, but browsing the web is still a little laborious, and viewing not even HD video often fails. Therefore, we are not sure that the 630 will be on the market for more than a year or two.

The poor quality of the screen was very obvious when watching a video. It's not really that bad, but when you use at least 720x1280 there's a noticeable difference.

Conclusion

You will be happy with most of the improvements that you will see in WP 8.1, but manufacturers have more work to do. We hope that minor problems that are always observed on the screen buttons will be eliminated in the near future. Nevertheless, I would like to make a few reservations.

User reviews indicate that this phone is a reliable workhorse with good design quality and phenomenal battery capacity, and of course, providing the brand and dealer-service network of Nokia are great advantages. Many people say that the smartphone is also quite stylish, and some people respond very well to its unique appearance. All this boils down to the fact that the Lumia 630 is a fairly rare combination of features - if you like wp-smartphones and need a Dual-SIM device with a large screen, then you will be satisfied with it. If you are a fan of feature films, an active video or want to get a smartphone for many years, you should seriously think about spending a little more money for a better device.

So, here's almost everything about the Nokia Lumia 630 Dual SIM. Characteristics / price are correlated for this smartphone in a way that surely had to taste a significant contingent of potential users. Typical of its price today is 7,000 rubles (usually give a small discount). Some customers are attracted to this moment. Of course, later representatives of the line of wp-smartphones Lumia, like the 640-th model (the heirs of the 630th and 635th), are equipped with a front camera and a flash, but they are 1.5 times more expensive. So the model considered above is an example of a good price / quality ratio.