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Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB review: worth buying?

Created date: 2018-09-30 22:26:59, Updated date: 2020-04-16 15:14:21

What are the strengths of the Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB? We explain its advantages and disadvantages when compared to other smartphone. Even if you are not used to choosing between different smartphone, you'll learn to make the decision of whether or not the Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB is right for you.

Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB 's features, performance, reviews

Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB 's size

The "Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB" has a width of 72.4mm, a length of 140.2mm, and a thickness of 8.8mm. It might be possible to operate it with one hand, but depending on the person it might feel big. In addition, the weight of the "Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB" is about 146.0g. Even if you are operating it with one hand it feels almost weightless. However, depending on the person, you may feel tired after using it for a while.

Assessing the overall ease of holding the "Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB", it has some difficulties but if you use it based on its strengths and weaknesses it will not cause many issues.

Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB 's screen

"Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB" has a 5.0inch display. It is large enough and you will rarely encounter issues due to the screen size. However, note that it is not very suited for writing long text.

In terms of screen quality, "Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB"'s screen might appear pixelated when displaying images and videos. It should be good enough for normal use.

Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB 's CPU specs

With the 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores) for processing power, the "Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB" has low performance, and even for net browsing and Twitter usage you will probably feel a little dissatisfied.

The "Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB" has only 1.0GB of RAM, quite a small amount. Cases of insufficient RAM occur regularly so even when using light apps there will be instability in operation and jerkiness.

Evaluating the overall speed of operation of the "Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB", it is a low-end smartphone and even in everyday use feels jumpy and jerky. There will probably be a lot of cases when you feel that it is lacking in performance.

Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB 's storage size

The data storage capacity of the "Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB" is 8.0GB, and if its main use is for texting and social media then there is no problem, but if you plan to use it for things like photography, filming, and games, you should go with one that is a step up.

The "Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB" is compatible with SD cards, so it is possible to increase the capacity easily. Therefore, you probably do not need to be concerned with the storage capacity.

Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB 's camera specs

"Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB" has a 5.0MP main camera, which is a relatively low figure. You will feel a little dissatisfied if you take photos regularly.

Also, "Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB" has an 5.0MP front camera, which is an average figure for a smartphone camera. It is good enough for taking selfies, but you may be a little dissatisfied when you need to take a group photo or print your photos.

Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB 's battery performance

The battery performance of the "Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB" is 1905.0mAh, which is a normal capacity. Compared to other smartphones, the "Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB" has a normal amount of battery life. There is nothing to be worried about with everyday use. However, if you are using the internet or playing a game for a long time, you might feel a bit frustrated with the battery life.

Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB 's general rating

The "Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB" is a budget smartphone. As the main smartphone it is somewhat insufficient, and you should consider a slightly higher-end smartphone if possible. It will be enough for people who use only basic functions such as telephone and internet, or people who do not use smartphones.

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB

Advantages of Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB

  • It is lightweight.
  • The display is large, so text and images appear clear on the screen.

Disadvantages of Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB

  • It has a low-grade CPU, so you will experience severe stuttering when using an app.
  • It has a relatively low-grade rear camera, and it is not suited to taking photos for posting on SNS.
 

Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB 's specs

Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB
ImageMicrosoft Lumia 535 8GB
MakerMicrosoft
Release date2014-12
ColorOrange/green/white/black/gray/blue
OSWindows
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)72.4mm x 140.2mm x 8.8mm
Weight146.0g
Display size5.0inch
Display typeIPS LCD
Screen resolution (width x height)540 x 960
Pixel density220ppi
Battery capacity1905.0mAh
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 200
CPU specs1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores)
RAM size1.0GB
Storage size8.0GB
Rear-camera resolution5.0MP
Front-camera resolution5.0MP

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General rating: 37.9/100

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general rating

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twogeneral rating

Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB

37.9-Color:Orange/green/white/black/gray/blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.4mm x 140.2mm x 8.8mm, Weight:146.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):540 x 960, Pixel density:220ppi, Display size:5.0inch, OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 650 16GB

47.1Color:Black/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):70.9mm x 142.0mm x 6.9mm, Weight:122.0g, Display type:OLED, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi, Display size:5.0inch, OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM 32GB

60.3Color:Black/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):78.4mm x 151.9mm x 8.1mm, Weight:165.0g, Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:515ppi, Display size:5.7inch, OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL 32GB

60.7Color:Black/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):78.4mm x 151.9mm x 8.1mm, Weight:165.0g, Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:515ppi, Display size:5.7inch, OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM 32GB

59.0Color:Black/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):73.2mm x 145.0mm x 8.2mm, Weight:150.0g, Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:564ppi, Display size:5.2inch, OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 950 32GB

59.4Color:Black/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):73.2mm x 145.0mm x 8.2mm, Weight:150.0g, Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:564ppi, Display size:5.2inch, OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 550 8GB

41.6Color:Black/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):67.8mm x 136.1mm x 9.9mm, Weight:141.9g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:312ppi, Display size:4.7inch, OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM 8GB

42.6Color:Orange/white/black/gray/blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):73.7mm x 144.0mm x 8.6mm, Weight:152.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi, Display size:5.0inch, OS:Windows

grip

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twogrip

Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB

64.9-Color:Orange/green/white/black/gray/blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.4mm x 140.2mm x 8.8mm, Weight:146.0g

Microsoft Lumia 650 16GB

71.0Color:Black/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):70.9mm x 142.0mm x 6.9mm, Weight:122.0g

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM 32GB

57.4Color:Black/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):78.4mm x 151.9mm x 8.1mm, Weight:165.0g

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL 32GB

57.4Color:Black/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):78.4mm x 151.9mm x 8.1mm, Weight:165.0g

Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM 32GB

63.5Color:Black/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):73.2mm x 145.0mm x 8.2mm, Weight:150.0g

Microsoft Lumia 950 32GB

63.5Color:Black/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):73.2mm x 145.0mm x 8.2mm, Weight:150.0g

Microsoft Lumia 550 8GB

68.5Color:Black/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):67.8mm x 136.1mm x 9.9mm, Weight:141.9g

Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM 8GB

62.8Color:Orange/white/black/gray/blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):73.7mm x 144.0mm x 8.6mm, Weight:152.0g

screen cleanliness

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoscreen cleanliness

Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB

36.4-Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):540 x 960, Pixel density:220ppi

Microsoft Lumia 650 16GB

59.9Display type:OLED, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM 32GB

88.0Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:515ppi

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL 32GB

88.0Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:515ppi

Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM 32GB

89.3Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:564ppi

Microsoft Lumia 950 32GB

89.3Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:564ppi

Microsoft Lumia 550 8GB

64.3Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:312ppi

Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM 8GB

59.9Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

screen quality

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoscreen quality

Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB

61.0-Display size:5.0inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):540 x 960, Pixel density:220ppi

Microsoft Lumia 650 16GB

71.0Display size:5.0inch, Display type:OLED, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM 32GB

83.7Display size:5.7inch, Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:515ppi

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL 32GB

83.7Display size:5.7inch, Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:515ppi

Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM 32GB

81.2Display size:5.2inch, Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:564ppi

Microsoft Lumia 950 32GB

81.2Display size:5.2inch, Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:564ppi

Microsoft Lumia 550 8GB

69.6Display size:4.7inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:312ppi

Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM 8GB

71.0Display size:5.0inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

performance

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoperformance

Microsoft Lumia 535 8GB

14.9-OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 650 16GB

16.5OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM 32GB

73.0OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL 32GB

73.0OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM 32GB

60.0OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 950 32GB

60.0OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 550 8GB

13.4OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM 8GB

14.9OS:Windows

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