Typical entry level smartphone onThe operating system "Windows 8.1" is "Nokia Lumiya 530". The characteristics of its hardware and software specifications, as well as feedback from the owners of this device will be discussed in detail as part of this review.
Package Contents
One of the first questions arising frompotential owners of Nokia Lumiya 530: “What is included in the delivery of this phone?” There is no need to expect anything unusual from a budget-class device, the list of components and accessories is very modest. It includes the following:
- Charger with output terminal microUSB 550mA. In this case, the cord is “soldered” into the power supply unit of the charger and cannot be disconnected.
- Battery with a capacity of 1430 mAh.
- Technical operation manual. It is also the warranty card.
- Smartphone.
Options turned out really veryhumble even for an entry level gadget. First of all, you need to highlight the absence of an interface cord. Without it, it will be impossible to connect this smart phone to a personal computer. This accessory will have to be purchased additionally. A similar situation with headphones. They are also not in the boxed version of this device. Also missing in the delivery set of "Lumiya 530" cover, memory card and protective film.
Gadget design and body colors
Очень много общего в дизайне более ранних моделей the entry level of this brand and the Nokia Lumiya 530. The review “Lumiya 520” and “Lumiya 525” prove this once again. The only difference is that in the newer “Lumiya 530” there is no control button for the main camera and the touch control unit of the gadget in it has moved from the bottom edge of the device to the bottom of the display. The front part of the device is made of simple plastic and there is no oleophobic coating on it. As a result, without a protective film, it will be very difficult to maintain its original state.
Side faces and the back of the devicethey are a whole - it is a plastic cover with openings for the main camera and a loud speaker (located on its back side), as well as with the removed buttons for locking and adjusting the volume of the gadget on the right edge of the device. And also on the bottom of the device is the microUSB port, and on the top is a 3.5 mm audio port. The back plastic cover has a matte finish and this is the undeniable advantage of the Nokia Lumiya 530. Review of the reviews of the owners confirms this once more: the surface is non-staining and scratch-resistant. But in order to preserve the original state of the device as long as possible, it is recommended to protect the back cover with a silicone case. And finally, it is worth noting the possible colors of this device. There are only five of them: blue, green, white, black and orange. From a practical point of view, every day is better to choose the black version (it does not get dirty so much and the prints on it are less noticeable). White will appreciate the "weak" half of humanity. Well, the remaining three colors are aimed at a youth audience.
CPU solution and its capabilities
A very modest chip is used in Nokia Lumiya530 ". The characteristic of its parameters is not impressive. This is a Snapdragon 200. Its second code name, in accordance with the specifications of the company-developer, is MSM8210. It consists of 4 computational modules based on the A7 architecture and their maximum frequency at maximum load can reach 1.2 GHz. For most everyday tasks (browsing websites, playing music and movies, reading books) his computing resources are enough. And such a simple toy like Angry Beards will fit it. But if you try to run GTA 4 on this smart phone, then there may be problems. With the device itself, of course, nothing will happen, but the toy can hang or brake under certain circumstances. So serious, demanding applications on the "Lumiya 530" is better not to run.
Display and graphics accelerator
Entry-level graphic adapter302 "is used in the Nokia Lumiya 530." The characteristics of the technical plan are very modest, but, on the other hand, it is a budget-level device. The main task of this video accelerator is to unload the CPU due to the fact that image processing is performed by an external component. And he copes with this task perfectly. Moreover, the screen of this device is quite modest, as at the present time, a diagonal of 4 inches. Its resolution is 480x854.
Больше всего нареканий вызывает дисплей, который installed in the phone "Nokia Lyumiya 530". Characteristics of the technical plan are normal (they are given earlier in the text), but the matrix underlying it is based on outdated technology "TFT". And from here there are two shortcomings at once: when the device deviates by 30 degrees from the right angle, the image is distorted and when the interface elements are moved, they “blur”. The first drawback is typical for this type of matrix, and the second, most likely, is caused by its low quality. And this problem cannot be eliminated.
Main camera
Only one camera is in the Nokia Lumiya 530.Its technical characteristics are very mediocre: a 5 Mp sensitive element and no LED backlight. Also, there is no autofocus system and no software image stabilization. Accordingly, the quality of the photo is far from perfect. Text or a picture with fine details clearly can not be removed with its help. The only place where it is applicable is in panoramic photography. Video recording is in 480p format. With panoramic recordings, the quality is average and most of the details are not difficult to disassemble. But the detailed video with this quality will be difficult to disassemble: the image will be blurry.
Memory
The memory subsystem in the Nokia Lumiya 530 is poorly implemented. Specifications she has these:
- 0.5 GB of RAM.
- 4 GB capacity built-in drive.
- You can also set the external drive to 128 GB.
The key problem here is a small amount.RAM. Increase it in some way will not work. As a result, the device owner will have to regularly monitor the amount of available RAM and periodically clean it using special software. In turn, 4 GB is partially occupied by system software. The user is allocated only 1.3 GB. This is enough to install several programs, but personal data (music, photos, movies and video) is best stored on an external drive. It, as noted earlier, is not in the basic configuration of the gadget. This accessory will have to be bought separately.
Battery and autonomy
A 1430 mAh battery is used in the Nokia Lumiya 530. Characteristic this device from the standpoint of autonomy leaveswant something better Under the most favorable set of circumstances and in the mode of maximum saving of the battery resource, the declared capacity will last for 3 days. If you actively use this device, then this figure will be reduced to 12 hours. It turns out that with an average load this gadget will last 1-2 days. The current output of the packaged charger is 550 mA. With the division of 1430 mAh by 550 mA, we get 2.6 hours. That is, it will take more than 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery.
Interface set
Все необходимые порты и беспроводные передатчики integrated into the Nokia Lumiya 530 Dual SIM. This device, as the name suggests, is equipped with two slots for installing SIM cards at once. To install them, you will have to completely turn off the device, remove the back cover and remove the battery. Both the first SIM card and the second one can work on mobile networks of the second and third generation. In the first case, GPRS and EDGE technologies are supported. The maximum data exchange rate with the global web in this case is 150 kbps. This is enough to download unpretentious Internet portals or social networking. Well, for watching videos online or downloading large files, it’s better to use 3G networks. In this case, theoretically, the peak rate can reach 21 Mbps. A worthy alternative to 3G networks is Wi-Fi. In this case, all the most common modifications of this wireless method of information transmission are supported, and the maximum speed can reach 100 Mbps.
Bluetooth is also supported.With it, you can connect a wireless headset to your device or exchange small files with similar mobile devices. As noted earlier, “Nokia Lumiya 530 Dual SIM” can easily and easily turn into a portable navigator. As a software component for this, the Nokia HERE map service is used. At the hardware level, the GPS transmitter is used for these purposes. With it, you can connect to both the GPS system and GLONASS. But there are only two wired interfaces. The first one is a universal microUSB. It is used both to charge the battery and to exchange data with a computer. The second is a 3.5 audio jack, which is designed to output an audio signal to an external speaker system.
System software
В качестве ОС выступает «Виндовс 8.1 ”at Nokia Lumiya 530. Specifications allow it to run on this device. But the lack of RAM leads to the fact that the interface in some places does not work quite smoothly. Internet Explorer is a browser built into the OS. If you need something else, you will have to install an additional browser.
Application Software
Impressive software suite installedoriginally on the Nokia Lumiya 530. The Skype, Office 365 and Nokia HERE maps are pre-installed on this device. With a similar set, no "Android" device can boast. The latest Nokia HERE map service allows you even to determine the location of the gadget even when the Internet is turned off and to use it as a full-featured ZHPS-navigator. Skype allows you to make video calls when connected to the global web. Well, Office 365 is a mobile version of the Microsoft office suite: Word, Excel, and so on.
Owners opinion
There are certain drawbacks in the Nokia Lumiya 530.Characteristics (reviews prove this without fail) of the processor, graphics card and battery do not cause any complaints. But the quality of the display, the main camera and the amount of RAM are the main disadvantages of the gadget. Regarding the screen, it can be said that the colors on it, even with slight turns, are distorted and the image is blurred when the tiled interface is moved. Due to the lack of autofocus and image stabilization systems, high-quality images on this device are very difficult to obtain. Well, 512 MB of RAM will not be enough to run demanding applications.
Outcomes
Не совсем однозначной получилась «Нокиа Люмия 530 ". The characteristic of the hardware capabilities of the device indicates a certain performance margin. But the quality of the camera, the screen and the amount of RAM are the “narrow” places in this gadget. Somehow remove these three flaws from this device will not work. Therefore, when buying a smartphone, we take into account these nuances. Well, a kind of compensation for a number of shortcomings is the cost of the device, which today hovers around 5,000 rubles.
