The mobile phone, which became the subject of our today's review, is not in vain called the most affordable of those models that are based on the Windows Phone operating system. And we are talking about the Lumia 430 Dual SIM. Currently, the approximate cost of this device is about sixty dollars. In exchange for this money, the user receives basic abilities that are placed inside a modern smartphone, dressed in a small but stylish case. So, we present to your attention Lumia 430 Dual SIM - the most affordable and "insensitive" device running the Windows Phone operating system.
Specifications
First, let's briefly list the parameters to make it clear what we have to deal with. So, what does the device have? On board it is installed operating system Windows Phone version 8.1 with a custom shell called Lumia Denim. The dimensions of the device in three-dimensional space are as follows: it is 120.5 in height, 63.2 in width, and 10.6 millimeters in thickness. At the same time, the approximate weight of the smartphone is only 128 grams.
Microsoft Lumia 430equipped with a screen with a diagonal of four inches. The display resolution is 800 by 480 pixels. Density - no higher than 235 dpi. The screen matrix is made using LCD technology. The system can be controlled using separate keys that are not combined with the display.
To store user data, the owner of Microsoft Lumia 430 provided 8 gigabytes. The device supports the installation of an optional external storage device. This is a microSD memory card. The maximum supported volume is 128 gigabytes. At the same time, only 1 GB of RAM is provided for using applications and running the operating system. It will not be enough, but it is not so critical to discount the smartphone.
Nokia Lumia 430 will not please its owner with battery life. The battery that is built into the device is of a removable type and is designed for a capacity of about 1,500 mAh. This suggests that the smartphone will last several days in standby mode, 13 hours in continuous talk mode, and 46 hours when listening to music. By the way, it was about working in a second-generation cellular network. In 3G, the time will be reduced.
The Nokia Lumia 430 has a built-in Qualcomm family processor as a chipset. This is a Snapdragon 200 model. If this still doesn’t tell you anything, then we’ll explain. The processor works with two cores, the operating frequency is average. It is about 1.2 gigahertz. The set of wireless interfaces consists of Wi-Fi operating in the b, g, n bands, Bluetooth version 4.0, as well as GLONASS and GPS.
Well, it's time to finishenumeration of technical characteristics. We will do this by talking about cameras. So, the main one has a resolution of 2 megapixels. She shoots video in a resolution of 848 by 480 pixels, at a frequency of 30 frames per second. The front camera is present, but its quality is disgusting. It's only 0.3 megapixels.
Package
As they say, people are greeted by their clothes. But the smartphone is greeted by the box in which it is located, as well as by its delivery set. You can immediately notice that the Lumia 430, which is reviewed in this article, differs significantly in its size from the older models of the corresponding series.
That's why users who were just starting to get acquainted with similar models remember how the Finnish manufacturer produced his creations in blue-colored boxes that are pleasant to look at and touch. By the way, the volume of packaging was maximally compressed, which is very interesting. So, the phone Lumia 430, the review of which flew around the international network, comes in the same box. The packaging is painted in light shades, and the image of the device itself is applied to it.
But from words to deeds, what do we find inside the box? There will be the subject of our today's review, a removable 1500 mAh battery, a charging unit, as well as all the necessary documentation, including a quick start guide and a warranty repair card. We will not find a wired stereo headset here, no matter how hard we search: the manufacturer decided, it seems, this time to save money and not include it infactory set. The printing on the box is of high quality, which is worth mentioning. There is nothing special about the papers. But the charger is monolithic. The cable cannot be disconnected. Therefore, if you want to synchronize your smartphone with a computer or laptop, you will have to fork out for an additional MicroUSB to USB cable.
A few bad words about charging
Currently seen a steady trend of the Finnish mobile phone manufacturer. It consists in equipping the package with chargers of poor (quite simply terrible) quality. The same is true in our case. The adapter is very, very unpleasant to the touch. The wire is really thin. That is why the use of this composition in practice does not deliver any convenience.
Many experts still do not understand why the Finnish manufacturer is not working to finally make a normal charger and complete it with all boxes with smartphones from the Lumiya product range. This is a separable composition of the network adapter and cable. But the situation is described very well with the help of the proverb “the miser pays twice”. Therefore, saving on the phone, you will return to the store (most likely) for an additional cable.
Design
You can't say that the Lumia 430 smartphone claims to be the most beautiful phone of the year. This is not true. In general, at first it’s even difficult to figure it out and so unequivocally say whether it is necessary to describe the design of the device in detail, indetails. But since we took up the review, we will do it. The case, as expected, is classic. Everything the Finnish manufacturer does is according to a certain formula, verified over the years. Every time the hardware stuffing changes. It is either trimmed or supplemented, but the shape of the case, the appearance - everything remains almost the same.
Removable additional back panels are provided for phone immersion. They are on the ends, as well as on the back side tightly fit the device. Thus, you won't be able to notice the hardware stuffing of Lumia 430 Black through the panel. Why does a Finnish manufacturer do this? The thing is that if the phone falls, say, on the asph alt with its front side, only a miracle can save it. And if the back, then the panel comes into play. It prevents damage to the "hardware" of the device, and also protects the function keys located on the edges. The socket breaks - so it can be easily replaced with a new one!
Average score
The appearance of the device is difficult to assess as generally terrible. But he clearly does not claim to be the most beautiful device of the year. This is the average phone. We can say that this is the most ordinary piece of orange (or black, depending on the color scheme) plastic. To the touch - not very pleasant. Well, what else to expect from cheap plastic? You can verify this by simply sniffing the back panel. Cheapness, visible to the naked eye. So it is.
Build Quality
Usually Finnishthe manufacturer launches quite high-quality products on the smartphone market in this regard. However, in this case, the build quality does not please the owners of the device. Sometimes you can hear the crackling of the back cover. It also bends inward under strong pressure. Some time after the start of use, she simply begins to sing, creak, and generally do whatever she wants and how she wants. In conclusion on this point: if you constantly care about what appearance your device has, and this is really important to you, do not rush to purchase this model. Otherwise, you risk being disappointed. Scratches on the body remain free, it is practically unprotected.
But what's good is that fingerprints do not remain on the back of the device. To leave any traces on the body of the subject of our today's review, you will need to try very, very hard. However, the same cannot be said for the screen coverage. It can only be assessed on a five-point scale by a solid unit, without any chance of raising the rating. Erase fingerprints from the display is almost impossible. The only thing that can save the owner of the device at such moments is only a special cloth made of the appropriate material. For example, microfiber.
Controls. Left side
In general, all smartphone controls are located in their usual places. On the left side we have a double key that allows you to adjustvolume in third-party applications, as well as change the sound mode of the device itself. Double keys are also called a rocker. They are small in size, but very pleasant to the touch. The difference in the materials used to make the whole body and the keys individually is striking, so you don't even have to worry about missing the button.
Top end
It accommodates a 3.5mm wired headset jack. Headphones may be used in third-party applications.
Bottom end
On the opposite side, there is a connector for connecting a MicroUSB-USB 2.0 sync cable. As mentioned earlier, the cord is not included in the package. If you are going to regularly connect your phone to a personal computer or laptop in order to exchange information between devices, then you will need to purchase a cable in a mobile phone shop, for example.
Front panel
From the front side, we can see a screen with a diagonal equal to four inches. There are also three touch buttons. They denote commands "search", "back", and also "home". On top of the screen are the sensors and the front camera, which has far from the best resolution. In general, the set of sensors pleases, it will come in handy when using a smartphone.
Conclusion and reviews
To be honest, the Lumia 430 phone is exactly the same device that causes absolutely no emotions when considering, buying and using it. Hardly a phone ownersomething to admire for a long time. Is that only the first time, and even then only because this device is better than the previous one. You can call the device a means of smartphones. Why? Because as soon as you buy it and start using it, any desire to continue to have a similar device at hand immediately disappears.
In general, the subject of our today's review is not capable of anything other than voice calls, text messaging and correspondence on social networks. A weak battery, poor build quality, a small screen and unimpressive cameras - all these are just the first items on the list of negative qualities of the device, which was compiled by its owners. There is no talk about the hardware stuffing. However, if you are going to give a gift to your child, then the best contender for this place is just the Nokia Lumiya 430.
