I remember that the Finnish mobile phone manufacturer, Nokia, used to be a successful player in the international cellular arena. Currently, she began to lose ground for unknown reasons. However, the pace is not so dynamic, so the company still has chances to restore its former popularity and authority. Nevertheless, it can be said that in the conditions of market competition, Nokia no longer has so many opportunities that could be used to lure potential buyers to its side.
Knight's move
Currently, the Finnish manufacturer considers it a priority to develop high-quality, compared to competitors' devices, cameras and their integration into their smartphones. Cameras have become, one might say, the leitmotif in the product line called “Lumiya”, which is now regularly updated with new and new models. But experts have repeatedly noted that this cannot continue forever. The topic of cameras has practically become obsolete, now any more or less good smartphone has a good module with a resolution of about five megapixels. It allows you to take normal pictures at least innormal lighting conditions. And many users don't need more.
Of course, we can talk about the uniqueness of the devices, their difference from other devices, their gray mass due to the fact that on board each Lumiya you will find not some kind of Android, but a full-fledged operating system of the family Windows phone. However, this is nothing but a double-edged sword. Because of this, almost every new model is a cast from the previous one, and almost all of them are similar to each other. Yes, there are some differences in both hardware and appearance. Nevertheless, a single design line can be traced very, very clearly.
Unnecessary solution
Finnish mobile phone manufacturer has decided to bet big on the mid-range game. Was it worth it? You can talk about this for a long time and tediously, citing evidence of two diametrically opposed positions. But this is not an end in itself, we should only note that the result of such a decision was the creation of two models. This is Lumia 730 Dual Sim and similar - 750th. In fact, these are two almost identical devices. The only difference is that the 750 model has an LTE module, which allows the phone to work in cellular networks of the fourth generation, providing packet data transmission at a higher speed.
What is the device?
Earlier we have already said that the Nokia company preferred the tactics of “direct follow”. That is, she actually sculptseach subsequent model from the previous one. But the positioning of new devices requires appropriate steps from the company, therefore, first of all, the technical characteristics of the devices fall under the distribution. Why is all this being said? The fact is that the Lumia 730 Dual SIM is a stripped-down variation of the 830th model. Indeed, comparing these two devices, we will notice that they are, in general, similar. However, the screen has become smaller in size, the possibility of wireless charging has been eradicated. The most important difference was the change in the main camera. The matrix remained the same as it was in the 830th, but the software module was cut down to a resolution of 6.7 pixels. The engineers should be thanked for not touching the matrix. It allows you to get very, very high-quality pictures from the camera. However, the question of why the resolution was changed remains open. We can only assume that without this Nokia Lumia 730 Dual could be a hidden competitor to the 830 model. Now users will be offered a difficult choice.
Feature of the model
Microsoft is trying to position the device as a selfie phone in its sales. And this is understandable, since the resolution of the front camera is 5 megapixels. Probably, this is not enough to call the phone a suitable device from other points of view. We can say that there is no zest in it, in fact. Alas, we have to admit it and just accept it, loving the model for what it is.
Short list of technicalcharacteristics
On board the device we have an operating system of the Windows Phone family version 8.1 with a user interface called Lumia Denim. The display diagonal is 4.7 inches. At the same time, the picture is displayed on the screen in HD quality, it is 1280 by 720 pixels. The aspect ratio is sixteen to nine, there are 316 pixels per inch. The matrix is made using OLED technology using ClearBlack. The set of communications is quite average. There is a micro-USB 2.0 port for synchronization with the USB 2.0 socket of a personal computer or laptop. Wi-Fi operates in the b, g, n bands, and the fourth version of the Bluetooth function will help you wirelessly exchange multimedia files between smartphones or a pack of smartphones and tablets. The modification (Lumia 735) also has an LTE module for fourth generation cellular networks. As a hardware part, a processor of the Qualcomm family, the Snapdragon 400 model, is installed. If someone does not know, there are four cores in the chipset that operate at a clock frequency of 1.2 GHz. The volume of the built-in "RAM" is equal to one gigabyte, despite the fact that the user is allocated 8 GB of flash memory for storing personal multimedia data. If that's not enough, you can use an external microSD drive up to 128 GB. Present among the services and cloud storage, which has 15 free gigabytes initially. The resolution of the main camera is 6, 7 megapixels, the front camera is 5. Video recording is carried out in resolutionFull HD, at 30 frames per second. The camera is equipped with an LED flash for operation in low light conditions. Wireless charging is not possible, the battery is rated at a capacity of 2200 milliamps per hour. Supports the work of two SIM cards of the MicroSIM format. There is only one radio module. The dimensions are as follows: weight is 130 grams, height - 134.7, width - 68.5, thickness - 8.7 mm.
Package
The Nokia Lumia 730 Dual comes with documentation, including a user manual, a warranty card, a lithium-ion battery, a charger for the phone, the device itself, and a replaceable back panel for it.
Appearance
The design of the subject of our today's review is close to the oldest devices that just started the entire product line. In fact, the Nokia Lumia 730 SIM-Dual is a fairly bright device at first glance with no less interesting design than other smartphones. It's made of plastic, of course. What colors can a potential buyer find? Classic (white and black) and non-classical (orange and green). The package includes a replaceable panel of dark color. It's matte, not glossy, so it comes in very handy in some situations.
Design Features
Case Lumia 730, reviews of which you can find at the end of this article, collapsible type. In other words, it is possible to replace the battery in it. Inside are andslots in which you need to install SIM-cards. There is also a slot in which the user can integrate an external microSD memory drive, purchased separately. The case must be put directly on the telephone board. We can say that this design of Nokia smartphones is proprietary. It, by the way, was quickly adopted by the competitors of the Finnish manufacturer. Why so? The thing is that it provides prevention of many problems associated with the hardware of the device. It should be noted that the quality of the materials of manufacture is at a high level, although over time the glossy plastic will rub off decently. But, as they say, there is no escape from this.
To my surprise
The Lumia 730 is the first mid-range device where engineers decided not to use separate keys for the camera. Before that, they were used. An interesting decision, we had no choice but to find out the opinion of the engineers on this issue. The Finnish developers mentioned that they did not want to emphasize the resolution of the main camera, which, as we recall, was software cut. The capabilities of the camera have not found widespread use, but why bother with an eyesore? There is another feature in the phone. In it you will find slots for SIM cards of the Micro standard, not Nano. In this regard, the Nokia Lumia 730 smartphone differs from its predecessors. For example, from 830th and 930th.
Dimensions and ease of use
The linear dimensions of the device are 134.7 millimeters in heightversus 68.5 and 8.7 in width and thickness, respectively. In this case, the mass of the device is 130 grams. If we talk about whether it is convenient to use a smartphone with one hand, then the corresponding question can be answered in the affirmative. The device lies even in one hand comfortably and reliably, does not slip. The plastic feel is good. In general, engineers and designers did not fail this time with dimensions. It is also interesting that these sensations are exactly the same when using panels of different colors. This suggests the analogy of the technologies used during the creation of spare parts.
Case
Closer to the edges, the protective glass begins to round off. There are no frames on the case. Yes, some users would like to see it here, because it allows you to keep the main surface just above the line of the table or other object, if laid, for example, with the screen down. Nevertheless, we will not find any such elements in the 730th model, that's for sure. To prevent the device from slipping, it will need to be placed on the back cover.
Faces and ends
On the right side you can find the volume swing. They also allow you to normalize the sound mode of the phone. The power control button is also located here, with which we can turn the phone on or off, as well as lock or unlock it. At the bottom we can find a connector designed for charging or synchronizing with a personal computer or laptop. This is a micro USB port. On the opposite end is the input for a stereo headsetstandard 3.5 mm. It is not included in the kit, apparently, the Finnish manufacturer decided to save extra money.
Conclusion and reviews
As noted by users and buyers who have purchased this phone model, there are no complaints about the communication parameters. The device works stably in cellular networks, the same can be said about the wireless connection modules. At the same time, it should be noted that the sound quality is good, the volume of melodies and the vibrating alert. At the same time, all this is standard for the devices of the Finnish manufacturer, he almost never deviated from such rules.
Currently, the cost of the device is about 13 thousand rubles. But few people make that kind of sacrifice, especially given the fact that a phone is more about taking selfies than anything else. Chinese companies can offer solutions that are orders of magnitude more powerful and productive for a similar amount, and this makes many people hesitate. This is probably why they pass by the model we reviewed.
