Nokia launched its trio of Windows smartphones in India this week – Lumia 730, Lumia 830 and Lumia 930. All of these smartphones come with Windows Phone 8.1 operating system. In this article we’re going to talk about the Lumia 730. The device comes with Dual SIM support and a wide angle front camera for high quality selfies and Skype calling. Read on to find out the detailed specifications, pricing and availability details. Also, check out our hands on video review and first look at the handset.
Specifications and Features:
- Dual SIM Support
- 4.7″ HD OLED Display 1280x720p Resolution – 316 ppi
- Curved Glass display (2.25D), ClearBlack display, Supersensitive Touch
- 1.2 GHz Quad-Core processor based on Snapdragon 400 chipset
- 1 GB RAM
- 8 GB Internal Memory with MicroSD Expansion slot
- 6.7 MP Primary Camera with ZEISS optics technology, f/1.9, LED Flash, 1080p Recording
- 5 MP Front Camera, f/2.4, Wide Angle Lens, Lumia Selfie Suite
- NFC, A-GPS/GLONASS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Blueooth 4.0 Low Energy
- Dual Microphones, FM Radio
- 2200 mAh Removable battery unit
- HERE Drive+, Here Maps, Here Transit, Mix Radio
- Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim
Hands On Video Review
Here is our first look along with hands on review of the device from the launch event.
Accessories:
Nokia also announced a couple of accessories for the Lumia 730 like Nokia Bluetooth Mini Speaker MD-12 for music lovers and Interchangeable Shells to personalize the device with different colors.
The Microsoft Screen-Sharing for Lumia Phones HD-10 lets people beam any content from their smartphone to an HDMI-enabled screen. It is powered by NFC and will be available in India in last week of October for Rs. 5,999.
Pricing and Availability:
The Nokia Lumia 730 is available for purchase starting today at a price of Rs. 15,299
Expert Analysis
Nokia Lumia 730 certainly looks and feels great. The Windows Phone 8.1 platform is way ahead of its previous iteration both in terms of looks and functionality. While Android users may argue about the low end specifications and features, it must be noted that Windows Phone 8.1 runs spectacularly smooth and feels fluid even on low/mid range phones. Camera quality is also great in this price segment. Nokia Lumia 730 certainly comes off as a good option which is well balanced in terms of price, features and performance.
