There is no reason to invest more than 200USD in a cellphone these days. These new Microsoft phones are well-made, really responsive, high-end feeling for less money than your regular Android or iOS device.
Pros:
Good Screen (720p, IPS Panel, Gorilla Glass 3)
Superb Battery Life (48 hours of use, with YouTube, speakers, and social media)
Excelent Touch Screen
Loud Speakers
Solid Build (its plastic, but the good one. Ruged Finish)
Nice Size (Its big, like a Samsung S3, but thicker,)
Solid OS Performace. (Windows Phone is one of the most stable OS for phones. Far better than Android)
Replaceable Battery.
Superb Camera App & Camera. (Full manual control like all the Lumia Devices)
Works Internationally and its unlocked. (Using it on Paraguay right now.)
Cons:
No Win10 build in.
Poor Apps Store and Apps Quality. (The basics are there, but they are poorly design)
No Shutter buttom in the phone (this is a step backwards from other Lumia devices).
!!!!!!!!!!!!! 01 June 2016 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Microsoft literally has abandoned the platform. There where no updates in the last 4 o 5 months. Instagram and other apps started to crush. If the manufacture don't support the OS with software updates, the phone becomes useless. SOFTWARE sells Hardware, and unfortunately this bargain of hardware its throw to waste.
Windows Phone ship now is sinking... do not buy.
!!!!!!!!!!!!! 19 June 2016 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Updating to 5 Stars Again.. the Phone Just recive the Windows 10 Update treatment. But you have to Download an APP from the store to do it. When Running WIN10 Mobile, you got a new Facebook & Instagram Apps that works flawlessly with all the features. Great Job Microsoft.. but this update came to late... Windows Mobile is diying.
Anyway, for the money, this is a great Smartphone... (If is running win10 mobile)
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What is an unlocked phone?An unlocked phone is a device that is not bound to any carrier or plan. It allows you to choose your phone first and your carrier second. Upon selecting a plan, simply insert the carrier's SIM card into the phone and you're ready to go. If you decide you want to change carriers down the road or want to take an international trip, it's as simple as replacing your existing SIM card with a new SIM and activating your new plan. |
What are the benefits of an unlocked phone?Freedom: Choose the carrier with the best service or price. If you find a better deal later, you have the ability to change to a different carrier. Travel: Take your phone internationally and use the carrier of your choice. It's as easy as inserting an active SIM card. Selection: Choose the phone with the features you want, whether or not your carrier sells it, and get more service options without a contract. |
How do I set up my unlocked phone?The first thing you’ll need is a SIM card for your desired carrier. When activated, the SIM card will let your phone connect to your carrier’s network. If you decide to upgrade to a newer unlocked phone in the future, you can easily remove the SIM card from your old phone and put it in your new phone—just make sure you get the right size of SIM card (nano, micro, or standard) for your phone. If you want to use your phone while traveling internationally, you can easily buy a SIM card for a carrier that operates where you’re traveling. As long as it’s activated, you can just swap SIM cards when you arrive at your destination. |
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First of all, fantastic phone! Second, this thing is pretty much industrial grade. I have had this phone underwater, thrown off a roof, crushed by over 50lbs, dropped in sand, mud, snow, and here I am writing this review over a year later on the same phone! When this phone was crushed only the bottom portion was affected but now I am looking at replacing the screen glass only as the lcd and digitizer were not affected. The battery in this is a beast. I have had this phone for on for weeks on end(airplane mode). Only a handful of glitches will happen rarely. But I run Windows 10 on this no problem. The light on this is super bright and the camera is fantastic on 6mp but you have to set it in 4:3 in order to achieve 8mp. The focus on this is fantastic! I do macro photography with this phone and turn out beautiful pics! Overall this is a great phone for people that don't care for the mainstream apps. Definitely get a memory card for this! The phone's internal will not be enough! Will sadly be upgrading to the 950xl version soon though and will sell this refurbished on this site. Grab this phone if you are looking for a great budget Windows Phone with a better camera than most IPhones! I do prefer the layout of this over Android or IPhone. Quick and easy to navigate and the keyboard is fantastic with the added arrow hub. By far the best phone I have ever own! Hopefully Microsoft will continue to pump out these underrated devices!
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First of all, fantastic phone! Second, this thing is pretty much industrial grade. I have had this phone underwater, thrown off a roof, crushed by over 50lbs, dropped in sand, mud, snow, and here I am writing this review over a year later on the same phone! When this phone was crushed only the bottom portion was affected but now I am looking at replacing the screen glass only as the lcd and digitizer were not affected. The battery in this is a beast. I have had this phone for on for weeks on end(airplane mode). Only a handful of glitches will happen rarely. But I run Windows 10 on this no problem. The light on this is super bright and the camera is fantastic on 6mp but you have to set it in 4:3 in order to achieve 8mp. The focus on this is fantastic! I do macro photography with this phone and turn out beautiful pics! Overall this is a great phone for people that don't care for the mainstream apps. Definitely get a memory card for this! The phone's internal will not be enough! Will sadly be upgrading to the 950xl version soon though and will sell this refurbished on this site. Grab this phone if you are looking for a great budget Windows Phone with a better camera than most IPhones! I do prefer the layout of this over Android or IPhone. Quick and easy to navigate and the keyboard is fantastic with the added arrow hub. By far the best phone I have ever own! Hopefully Microsoft will continue to pump out these underrated devices!
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