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If there was one thing that was missing in the Nokia Lumia lineup, it was dual-SIM support. The drought has ended with the Lumia 630, an entry-level smartphone from Nokia that holds two firsts to its credit – it's the first Windows Phone dual-SIM device, and also the first to run the very latest version of the OS, i.e. Windows Phone 8.1. Here's how this notable device fares when it comes to real-life usage...
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Nokia Lumia 630
Review in pictures
Colourful, trademark Lumia design
• The Lumia 630 features the iconic Lumia design and quality build materials
• The plastic back panel is removable, and sports a matte finish that doesn’t scratch easily
• Despite its 9.2mm profile, it’s lightweight at 135g
• Onscreen controls in place of Windows hardware keys
Low on pixels, but high on brightness
• The 4.5-inch IPS display has a middling resolution of 854 x 480 pixels, translating into a pixel density of 217ppi
• The screen isn’t the sharpest we’ve seen on a budget handset, but viewing angles are good, and so is sunlight legibility
• It’s responsive, but not as buttery smooth as we’d like
Lone 5MP camera just about does the job
• Say goodbye to selfies. You only get a 5-megapixel primary camera, that too without a flash
• You have a choice of two camera apps – Nokia Camera and the default WP camera app
Good for daytime shots, but not much else
• The default camera app has a close-up mode that’s great for macros
• Shots taken in daylight are fine to use, but low-light images are grainy
Windows Phone 8.1 packs in a lot…
• The Lumia 630 is the first device to ship with Windows Phone 8.1
• The new update brings a host of new features, like Action Center for notifications, the ability to add start screen wallpapers, Skype integration in the dialer and a Swype-like Word Flow keyboard
• Driving Mode turns off all notifications except calls and texts when you’re driving
…more than you can imagine
• Cortana is a digital voice assistant, but is a US-only feature as of now (still accessible with a bit of fiddling) Ask her to perform basic tasks, or engage in mindless banter
• Quiet Hours is the WP equivalent of Do Not Disturb on iOS
• In Windows Phone 8.1, you can install apps on an SD card. Head over to Storage Sense to tweak settings
Not to mention what Nokia adds in
• The Lumia 630 comes with the Nokia Cyan update, bringing a host of extras to WP 8.1
• Nokia Storyteller, Camera and Creative Studio are part of the package
• The Smart Dual-SIM feature lets you forward calls between SIMs
• There’s also SensorCore, a software that can track activity, accessible via the Bing Health & Fitness app.
Plenty of pre-loaded apps too
• The Lumia 630 comes with its share of preloaded apps.
• From Microsoft, you get Outlook, Office, OneDrive and OneNote
• Xbox Video, Xbox Music and Podcasts are new WP8.1 additions
• Nokia’s suite includes MixRadio, HERE Drive and Maps, Xpress, Cinemagraph and Photobeamer
• There are a few third-party apps too, like BoxTV, Flipkart eBooks, Evernote, LINE, Paytm, PicsArt and Facebook
A zippy processor, but not enough RAM
• The Lumia 630 gets a 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 processor, paired with 512MB of RAM and Adreno 305 graphics
• The phone is fine for regular use, but some apps take a while to load• Games like Asphalt 8 play without a hitch, with no lags or heating issues• There’s 8GB of internal storage, out of which just under 4GB is available
Battery that easily lasts a day
• The phone is fuelled by a 1,830mAh battery
• Using both SIMs, it easily lasted us an entire day
• The Battery Saver app shows you which apps are consuming energy, and lets you manage which ones run in the background
• You can activate the Battery Saver mode to prolong use when you’re low on juice
At a glance
• 4.5-inch, 854 x 480 pixels (217 ppi)
• 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor
• Adreno 305 GPU• 512MB RAM• 8GB internal storage with
microSD slot• 5MP primary camera• Windows Phone 8.1• 1,830mAh battery• Dual-SIM, 3G, Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, GPS, micro-USB 2.0
-• No front camera or
flash• No proximity or
ambient light sensor• Average display
resolution for its price• Limited 512MB of
RAM
Pros and cons
+• Quality build• Smart dual-SIM features• Latest Windows Phone
8.1 software• Nokia SensorCore for
activity tracking
Price: Rs 11,500
Pricing and verdict“Where the Lumia 630 lacks in hardware, it makes up for in software. Packaged with all the goodies that Windows Phone 8.1 brings, and adding Smart dual-SIM and SensorCore to the mix, it has the potential to replace the Lumia 520 as the highest-selling Windows Phone handset.”