Microsoft Lumia 535

Microsoft Lumia 535
Brand	Microsoft
Manufacturer	Compal Electronics[1]
Slogan	Big on Experience
Series	Lumia
Compatible networks	GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 HSPA 900/2100 (+ 850/1900 for RM-1018/RM-1020)
Predecessor	Nokia Lumia 530
Successor	Microsoft Lumia 540[2]
Related	Microsoft Lumia 430
Type	Smartphone
Form factor	Slate
Dimensions	140.2 mm (5.52 in) H 72.4 mm (2.85 in) W 8.8 mm (0.35 in) D
Mass	146 g (5.1 oz)
Operating system	Windows Phone 8.1 (Lumia Denim) (Upgradable to Windows 10 Mobile)
System-on-chip	Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212
CPU	1.2 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex A7
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 302
Memory	1 GB RAM
Storage	8 GB Internal
Removable storage	128 GB,[3] microSD
Battery	1905 mAh
Display	5-inch IPS LCD, 540x960 resolution, 220ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Rear camera	5 MP auto-focus, f/2.4 with LED flash, FWVGA 848x480 video
Front camera	5 MP
Connectivity	Bluetooth 4.0 + LE Assisted GPS GPS/GLONASS Micro-USB 2.0 Wi-Fi :802.11b/g/n, WiFi Hotspot Wi-Fi-based positioning system (WPS) FM radio, Internet radio
Data inputs	Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen
Other	Talk time (2G): up to 11 hours Talk time (3G): 13 h Stand-by time: up to 23 days Maximum cellular network browsing time: 8.5 h Music playback time: 78 h
Website	Microsoft Lumia 535 at the Wayback Machine (archived November 11, 2014)

The Microsoft Lumia 535 is an entry-level smartphone developed by Microsoft Mobile that runs the Windows Phone 8.1 OS and is upgradable to Windows 10 Mobile. The phone features a 5-inch display. It is equipped with a 5 MP front-facing camera.^[4] It is the first Microsoft-branded phone to be used after its acquisition of Nokia's mobile phone business.

On May 16, 2015, Microsoft released its successor, the Microsoft Lumia 540, with a better display and an improved camera.^[2]

Specifications

Hardware

The Lumia 535 comes with a 5.0" IPS LCD display and 5 MP cameras on both the front and the back. The phone has 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of built-in storage, and is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 200 CPU and Adreno 302 GPU. Battery capacity is 1905 mAh and the phone is available in orange, green, white, black, gray and blue.^[5]

Software

The Lumia 535 ships with Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 (through the Lumia Denim update) and is upgradeable to Windows 10 Mobile.

Reception

Jim Martin from PC Advisor wrote: "We're fans of Windows Phone 8.1 but the Lumia 535 compromises in too many areas to make it a bargain at £100. You're better off with a Motorola Moto E or – if you want 4G – the EE Kestrel."^[6]

Katharine Byrne from Expert Reviews wrote that "Microsoft's Lumia 535 is well-built, but poor battery life and a fussy touchscreen makes it frustrating to use."^[7]

According to Microsoft, the Lumia 535 became the best-selling mid-range smartphone in Pakistan.^[8]

Issues

Since the release, users have detected numerous problems regarding the phone's touch screen. Microsoft has stated that these problems are caused by a software bug and released an update in January 2015 to fix it.^[9][10] Another update in March partially fixed the issue and users who are still experiencing the issue are advised to contact Microsoft Care.^[11][12]