Human beings developed smartphones for keeping communications ongoing with ease, however, none had the faintest idea that they one day will become an indelible part of our lives. Android, Windows, Blackberry, iOS, Symbian were some of the popular names that started firsthand on the journey of designing their own set of smartphones, but as technology advanced, Android and Windows were the two most popular operating systems that captured the hearts of millions just with their sleek UI, ergonomic features and many other add-ons that kept revising. Out of all the aforementioned operating systems, Windows stands apart as it has been developed by Microsoft - which requires no introduction as its name is enough. Quite recently even Nokia started its own set of smartphones that prominently featured Windows operating system on it.
Additionally, Windows smartphones make social networking usage a cakewalk which further gets enhanced with the addition of many other emailing apps like Outlook, Gmail, Yahoo etc. Windows smartphones are an ideal choice not just for the corporate, but also for a normal youth. Though every day we observe a new Windows smartphone in India, however, some of the most popular Windows smartphone include names of: Nokia Lumia 520, Nokia Lumia 525, Samsung Omnia W etc. Let's take a short sneak peek into the specs, features and price cut for the top 5 Windows smartphones of India that have been carefully chosen after elimination from a long list of latest Windows smartphones in India:
The Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM operates on Windows Phone v8.1 OS powered by Quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor clocked at 1.2 GHz and equips Adreno 302 graphics. It sports a 5-inch IPS LCD display that gives a resolution of 720x1280 pixels and a pixel density of 294 ppi. It offers 1GB RAM with an onboard storage capacity of 8GB expandable up to 128GB using external microSD card. It features an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) and sports 5-megapixel camera on the front end.
The device houses 2200mAh Li-ion battery capable of giving 576 hours of standby time both on 2G and 3G network. Dimensionally, it measures 144x73.7x9.4mm with a weight of 152 grams and offers standard connectivity options of Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Mobile Hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0 apart from having support for microUSB 2.0 and Accelerometer, Light sensor, Proximity sensors.The smartphone is available for purchase at a price of INR 8,299 in four color variants.
This smartphone is one of the latest Windows mobiles in India standing at #2 position on the list of top smartphones. It features 5-inch display giving a resolution of 540x960 pixels with 20ppi pixel density. It too comes with 1GB RAM, 8gb onboard storage with expansion capacity up to 128GB. Under the hood, it gets powered by a Snapdragon processor and houses 1905mAh Li-ion battery. The battery promises to give a talk-time of 11 hours on 2G while it's 13 hours on 3G. The company offers 6-different color options for users to choose from all at a nominal price of INR 5999.
Dimensionally, the phone Microsoft Lumia 535 measures 140.2x72.4x8.8mm carries a weight of 146 grams and sports 5-megapixel camera on both the front end and the rear end with LED Flash and Autofocus. The device comes equipped with GPRS, EDGE, Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0 along with A-GPS, Glonass and DLNA support.
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With the unveiling of Microsoft Lumia 535 and Microsoft Lumia 535 Dual SIM smartphones, Microsoft had actually made its entry as smartphone manufacturer in the already flourishing mobile industry. It is a dual-SIM variant in a way that both of the slots support Micro SIM. Under the hood, the Lumia 535 Dual SIM dons a 1.2GHz quad-core processor sitting on Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and assisted by a powerful 1GB RAM. It ships with the latest Windows Phone v8.1 OS that provides access to a large number of familiar and useful Microsoft services without any additional cost. It has an inbuilt storage capacity of 8GB that can be expanded up to 128GB using a microSD card.
It sports 5-inch IPS LCD screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on the top. The screen offers a pixel density of 220 ppi and a resolution of 540x960 pixels. Similar to its sibling, it too offers the 5-megapixel camera at both ends, comes in a dimension of 140.2x72.4x8.8mm and carries a weight of 146 grams. It offers support for GPRS, EDGE, Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0, A-GPS, Glonass, and DLNA. The device is powered by 1905mAh Li-ion battery that gives 11 hours talk time on 2G and 13hours in the case of 3G network. This smartphone too is priced at INR 5999.
Priced at INR 10,990, Nokia Lumia 730 smartphone ranks at #4. It has a polycarbonate structure and features 4.7-inch LCD capacitive multi-touch display that supports a resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels, and a pixel density of 235 ppi. The presence of quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor with a clock speed of 1.2GHz accompanied by a 1GB RAM offers users a flawless experience without any lag. On the software front, it comes preloaded with the latest tile-based Windows v8.1 OS. in the photography section, it comes with a 6.7-megapixel camera along with LED flash at the rear panel with a 5-megapixel camera on the front end making this device an apt choice for the selfie lovers.
It is a dual-SIM variant that includes the following options in the connectivity department: 3G, Wi-Fi, USB port, GPS and NFC that surely is the USP of the device. The company offers 4 color options with this device that carries a weight of 130 grams and is powered by a mammoth 2220mAH Li-ion battery that gives 22 hours and 17 hours of talk time on 2G and 3G networks respectively.
The last product in this list the Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE Dual SIM is perfect for those users who are on the lookout for a smartphone with robust configuration, brilliant camera, and powerful 4G LTE camera connectivity. It is one of the best Windows smartphone priced in the range of INR 15,990 to INR 16,999. It features a 5.7-inch IPS HD ClearBlack multi-touch display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3.0 protection and is available in different flavors like matte cyan, glossy white, orange, matte white and black. The device is packed with a 1.2GHz quad-core Cortex A7 processor from the Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 chipset coupled with a 1GB RAM and Adreno 305 GPU that ensures sleek management of standard applications. The device operates on latest Microsoft Windows Phone v8.1 OS with Lumia Denim.
The Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE Dual SIM sports a 13-megapixel autofocus camera at the back capable of shooting full HD videos at 30fps, accompanied by a 5-megapixel front snapper. The device is equipped with 8GB of internal memory which is further expandable up to 128GB. It gets powered by a 3000mAh battery and offers 4G LTE Cat4, 3G, GLONASS, NFC, DLNA, Mobile hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS/A-GPS, Wi-Fi for connectivity along with a USB port. It is bit heavier carrying 171 grams of weight along with a dimensional measurement of 157.9x81.5x9mm.
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