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Windows Phones have been generally in short supply of late, so
we bet that many of you folks are itching to know when they’re coming.
Well, the wait is no more here in the US, as the
Nokia Lumia 635,
a slight variant of the Lumia 630 that features 4G LTE connectivity, is
finally making its appearance stateside starting with T-Mobile and
MetroPCS. It’s no powerhouse, that’s certainly for sure, but despite
that, it’s aiming to win over people with its low price and new
Windows Phone 8.1 experience.
The package contains:
- microUSB cable
- Wall charger
- Start Guide
Design
The
cheap plastic material softens its looks, but there are color options
available for its rear casing for some personalization.
Being a variant of the Lumia 630,
the design here with the
Lumia 635 isn’t surprising at all, seeing that
it’s identical to its sibling – down to its size, weight, choice of
materials, construction, and design language. Even though we’re not fans
of the cheapish feel of the matte finished plastic casing, it’s nice to
know that it’s replaceable with any of the alternative assortment of
colored casings offered by Nokia. For the price point and all, we can’t
be too critical about the design, which is obviously subdued in tone in
comparison to other things we’ve seen put out by the company.
All
of the usual suspects are found around its trim, like its power button,
volume control, microUSB port, and 3.5mm headset jack, but Windows
Phone fans will instantly realize that it’s missing the signature Start
button below its display. To be fair, none of the usual Windows keys are
found here, as they’re now incorporated into the Windows Phone 8.1
interface.
In the back, the
Nokia Lumia 635 packs along a
5-megapixel auto-focus camera sans flash. However, those looking to do
any sort of Skype video calls should know that this one lacks a
front-facing camera. Removing the plastic rear cover, we’re given access
to its 1830 mAh battery, SIM slot, and microSD card slot.
Display
Details isn’t its strength, but the 4.5-inch display
produces accurate looking colors, and proves to be visible while the
sun’s out.
No changes here with the display, so it’s the same
4.5-inch 480 x 854 IPS-LCD display with Nokia’s ClearBlack
anti-reflection filter from before. As we can clearly see with our own
eyes, it’s hardly the sharpest thing with its pixel density count of 218
ppi – more so when there’s visible pixilation upon closer inspection.
Despite that, we’ll give props to the display for topping out at 440
nits, making it visible outside while the sun is present. At the same
time, its panel is able to produce colors that are punchy and relatively
accurate. For what it’s worth, it gets the job done, but don’t expect
your eyes to explode.
source :
http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-635-Review_id3762