Nokia has been trying hard to push the Windows Phone smartphones by offering affordable handsets. Now the company has now launched Nokia Lumia 530 in India.
Microsoft, which has fully acquired Nokia, has announced the launch of the Nokia Lumia 530 in India. The handset, which is the successor to the popular Lumia 520, is the most affordable Windows 8.1 handset. The smartphone has a 4 inch display with resolution of 854 x 480 pixels. The device is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual core Snapdragon 200 processor with just 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal storage. There is also an Adreno 302 GPU.
The Nokia Lumia 530 is equipped with a rear facing 5 MP fixed focus camera. The device runs on the latest Windows 8.1 OS with a 1430 mAh battery. The handset is priced at Rs. 7349 and would be available in Dark Grey, Orange, White and Green colour options. Airtel customers will get 500 MB of free 2G or 3G data per month for 2 months on purchasing this device.
Speaking about the Nokia Lumia 530, Viral Oza, Director-Marketing, Nokia India, a subsidiary of Microsoft Mobiles Oy, said, “The affordable smartphone segment is growing exponentially, driven primarily by youth who are constantly looking out for smartphones with power packed features at affordable prices. We, at Microsoft Devices, are committed towards helping people experience the uncompromised technologies and services that we offer on our Lumia devices. Lumia 530 builds on the legacy and success of Lumia 520 and will help us consolidate our position in this segment further. With its innovative design, the latest Windows Phone 8.1 and signature Lumia experiences, the Lumia 530 3G Dual SIM is the perfect device for those who are looking for a distinctive smartphone.”
Nokia Lumia 530 specs:
- 4 inch display
- 854 x 480 pixels resolution
- 1.2 GHz dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor
- Adreno 302 GPU
- 512 MB RAM
- 4 GB internal memory
- 5 MP primary camera
- Microsoft Windows 8.1 OS
- 1430 mAh battery
