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Nokia Lumia 530

$66 (Expected Price)

Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team

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Display 4.0" AMOLED

Processor Snapdragon 200

Battery 1430mAh

RAM & Storage 4GB 512MB RAM storage, microSDXC slot

Full Specs

Should you buy the Nokia Lumia 530?

Reasons to Buy

Massive 6000 mAh battery life
Large 6.7" display for media
Excellent value at $66

Reasons to Avoid

May be bulky due to large battery
Average camera performance in low light

Full Specifications

Also known as Nokia Lumia 530 RM-1017

Network Technology: GSM / HSPA
Launch Announced: 2014, July. Released 2014, August Status: Discontinued
Body Dimensions: 119.7 x 62.3 x 11.7 mm, 86.8 cc (4.71 x 2.45 x 0.46 in) Weight: 129 g (4.55 oz) SIM: Micro-SIM
Display Type: TFT Size: 4.0 inches, 44.1 cm² (~59.1% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
Platform OS: Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1 Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (28 nm) CPU: Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 GPU: Adreno 302
Memory Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot) Internal: 4GB 512MB RAM
: eMMC 4.5
Main Camera Single: 5 MP, 1/4.0" Video: 480p@30fps
Selfie camera : No
Sound Loudspeaker : Yes 3.5mm jack : Yes
Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update Positioning: GPS, GLONASS NFC: No Radio: FM Radio USB: microUSB 2.0
Features Sensors: Accelerometer
Battery Type: Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J) Stand-by: Up to 528 h Talk time: Up to 13 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 10 h (3G) Music play: Up to 51 h
Misc Colors: Bright orange, Bright green, White, Dark grey SAR: 0.77 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) SAR EU: 1.09 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) Price: About 100 EUR

Frequently Asked Questions

With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.

Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.