When purchasing a budget smartphone, you often have to sacrifice something. It may have a bad screen, a weak battery, or poor-quality case material. There is an opinion among people that all smartphones that run Windows Phone 8 have pretty good performance and hardware performance and work smartly for their cost. Let's check the veracity of these claims based on what kind of reviews the Nokia Lumia 525 received regarding each important part of the smartphone.
Specifications
The very first thing that users determine the practicality of a smartphone is its technical characteristics. For Nokia Lumia 525 they are as follows:
- Operating system: Windows Phone version 8.
- Display: 4" IPS LCD, 480x800 resolution, multi-touch.
- Processor: 2 cores, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 / 1000 MHz.
- RAM: 1 GB.
- Internal storage: 8GB + 7GB via SkyDrive.
- Memory expansion: microSD up to 64GB.
- Connectors: microUSB, miniSIM, 3.5mm headphone jack.
- Camera: 5 MP matrix resolution (2592x1944), Full HD video recording.
- Communications: Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), GPS, A-GPS, GLONAS, Wi-Fi Hotspot up to 8 devices, 3G, GPRS, Bluetooth.
- Battery: Li-Ion 1430 mAh.
- Dimensions: 119, 9x64x9, 9 mm.
- Weight: 124 grams.
- Cost: $120 on average.
As for the first impressions formed by users, they are ambiguous. Some of them put the smartphone aside because of its work under an unpopular OS. Others, on the contrary, see this as a highlight and are happy to give preference to this gadget. Naturally, this is also facilitated by the characteristics of the Nokia Lumiya 525, reviews of which should also be taken into account in the review.
Package set
Supplied smartphone in a dense cardboard box. The quality of the print on it is undeniable. Opening the box, you can see the phone itself, a separate battery, a charger, a cable for charging and synchronizing with a computer, a standard stereo headset and a set of documentation (manual and 12-month warranty). This is all that you will see in the box when you buy a Nokia Lumiya 525 phone. Reviews from users about the quality are only good. Even the headphones sound great here.
Appearance
As for the appearance of the Nokia Lumia 525 smartphone, thenhere the developers did not strain much. It is already very noticeable that he completely repeats his predecessor - the 520 model. They even have the same size and weight. But unlike the "old man", the new "Lumia" has glossy replaceable panels with bright colors inherent in the line, and here you can change the battery yourself.
The back panel of the smartphone is designed to capture the ribs as well. This visually creates the effect of monolithic body. The assembly itself is very good, however, like all Finns. There are no backlashes, and this is taking into account the fact that the back cover can be removed quite easily.
Considering the "Nokia Lumiya 525" reviews, I would like to pay a little attention to the interchangeable back panels. Unfortunately, the company decided to sell them separately, and they are not included in the package. But still, the ability to change the appearance of the phone to suit your mood is very pleasing.
Screen
Looking at the smartphone display, you will immediately understand that the manufacturer decided not to save on it. This is a high-quality 4-inch IPS panel that does not fade in the sun and has maximum viewing angles without glare.
Smartphone "Nokia Lumiya 525" received good reviews about the sensor. The company also decided not to save on it. The gadget reacts to the slightest touch with high accuracy, and the ability to operate the device with gloves guarantees convenience in winter. Additionally, I would like to note the sensitivity of the device to fingernail touches. This isgreatly pleased the ladies with a chic manicure.
Performance reviews
The smartphone uses a dual-core processor with a working purity of 1 GHz. I was very pleased with the possibility of asynchronous operation of the cores. This technology allows smooth control of power consumption and can save a lot of battery power in case of processing a small amount of information.
At the request of users, the manufacturer used 1 GB of RAM in the predecessor of the 525 model. This had a positive effect on the ability to work with large games and applications. Additionally, the overall performance of the device has increased.
Internal memory is 8 GB. This is enough to store photos, audio recordings and even enough space for a couple of movies. Naturally, if you actively use a smartphone, then there is not enough memory. For this, it is possible to expand it using a USB flash drive up to 64 GB.
In general, "Nokia Lumiya 525" feedback from users about the performance received good. The fact is that this value of this smartphone is higher than that of the 520 model, and they practically do not differ in cost.
OS and Embedded Apps
So we got to the highlight of the Nokia Lumia 525 smartphone - the operating system. Many see this as a big minus due to their unpopularity and prefer the “pop” Android OS. And in vain, because WP8, judging by user reviews, is much more stable and easier to use.
WP8 OS in Lumia 525 received a special update called Lumia Black. Used herethe same kernel as in the popular Windows PC operating system. Due to this, all applications work quickly and stably, and surfing the Internet brings only pleasure.
If we talk about the interface, then users note its identity in all smartphones of this manufacturer. On the lock screen, the set of notifications can be customized by the user. When you unlock the screen, you can see the traditional WP desktop with tiles. They can be easily resized. Additionally, users note the presence of a large number of color schemes, which is not typical for state employees, and this is rarely found in standard firmware.
The store provides a thorough check of all applications for "Nokia Lumiya 525". There are no customer reviews about malware getting into the smartphone, as the security provided by the company is at the highest level.
Users were very pleased with the presence of an application called "Nokia Mix Radio". In fact, this is a redesigned Nokia Music utility. The application is a player that, in addition to already downloaded audio recordings, can select licensed music from the store based on them. Thus, the user himself forms his own tracklist.
If you do not want to spend money, then the company provides special "mixes" from the most famous singers and musicians around the world. The range of styles is amazing. Here you can find selections for relaxation, running, sports, leisure, entertainment, etc.
App"Nokia Mix Radio" in "Nokia Lumiya 525" received feedback from the owners for the following innovations:
- well-designed colorful interface;
- opportunity to "like" the track you like;
- selection of "mixes" in accordance with the musical tastes of the owner;
- an opportunity to tell your friends about your favorite track on social networks.
The users were a little upset by the conditional free application. In this version, you can only rewind the track six times and store a certain number of songs. But for those who will pay a small monthly fee, these restrictions are lifted.
The navigator in the smartphone remained unchanged. It works flawlessly. Often users use the Lumia 525 as a navigation device, putting aside gadgets specially designed for this.
Camera
The Nokia Lumiya 525 camera received relatively good reviews. There is only one here - the rear. The matrix resolution is 5 megapixels. But in terms of photo quality in normal lighting, it can surpass other state employees. Users were also very pleased with the ability to record video in HD quality.
Unfortunately, even with autofocus, the lack of a flash affects. As soon as the lighting becomes insufficient, digital "noise" begins to appear in the photo.
Battery
The Nokia Lumia 525 has a removable 1430 batterymAh. Users note its "survivability". This is achieved through the use of a "smart processor". So, in standby mode, the smartphone can work quietly for up to 14 days without recharging. The maximum active use offline is guaranteed for 8 hours. As for a state employee, these figures are very high.
General reviews and cost of the smartphone
Let's summarize all of the above based on what the Nokia Lumiya 525 smartphone received reviews. The price of the gadget is within the budget lines, but is it such? So, with regard to performance, here all the owners unanimously speak positively about the smartphone. And this is understandable, because the developers paid attention to the wishes for the 520 model and eliminated all the flaws in the 525. The sensor and display are just excellent. Users were pleased with the ability to control the gadget with gloves, a stylus and a fingernail. As for the software, everything here is a little tight. I would love to have more games and apps in the store. The camera, although not of the highest quality, is excellent for the budget cost of a smartphone.
Based on these reviews, we can announce the independent cost of Nokia Lumia 525, and it should exceed the average by about 20-30 dollars at least. Those. the smartphone pulls on all $150 unconditionally. Here we find another huge plus - a fairly low price.
