The best smartphones on Windows. What is Windows Phone
operating system Windows Phone, no matter how surprising it may be, it turns out to be the youngest on the market. Competitors to iOS and Android were announced in 2007 and 2008, respectively, and Microsoft released the first Windows version Phone in 2010.
Throw away all the emotions of those people who will tell you that windows phones not very good and will write articles such as “Ten reasons not to buy Windows Phone smartphones.” Timing is everything: so in 2011 of course Windows Phones were significantly inferior to their competitors due to the fact that operating system just started to develop. 4 years difference between entering the market is a very huge gap. And Microsoft had to spend significant resources in order to release its Windows Phones competitive in today's market.
Our advice to you is to go to the store and look Windows Phones and on Android. Read reviews on the Internet. And make your own choice.
Windows Phone Smartphones
First smartphones on windows phone were announced in October 2011. Two smartphones Nokia Lumia 710 and Nokia Lumia 800 have opened a new subcategory of smartphones and the Lumia series in the Nokia phone catalog.
After this, Nokia was bought by the American corporation Microsoft, which is very interested in releasing smartphones based on Windows Phone. In the following years, the number of new smartphones based on this operating system grew very rapidly. And today the Lumia series of smartphones has become one of the most popular. Windows Phone Smartphones are issued as in budget segments, where they can be bought at prices starting from 90 Euros, and in the top price segments, where prices start at 190 Euros.
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In this catalog you will find all the devices that have ever been released on the Windows Phone and Windows 10 Mobile platform. The catalog contains both the most ancient phones and the newest models. Select the manufacturer you need, view the list of smartphones and select the smartphone you need. For every smartphone you will find useful links- review, characteristics, links to free downloads of games, programs and wallpapers.
Nokia is the most active manufacturer that produces the most Windows Phone smartphones. The flagships of the Finnish manufacturer are famous throughout the world for their beauty, elegance and quality. Along with expensive and powerful smartphones, produces affordable solutions with excellent parameters and a reasonable price. Nokia also produces exclusive applications for its smartphones more than anyone else, and all of them are free for owners Nokia Lumia, but not available to others. .
HTC- the second largest manufacturer of smartphones. Let HTC smartphones Windows Phones cannot boast of such bright colors (with the exception of HTC 8X and HTC 8S), but they all offer the highest build quality and powerful solutions. HTC has a Red Dot Award for Best Design (HTC 8X and HTC 8S) and Largest Screen Windows Phone (HTC Titan). HTC has also made a number of benefits for its customers by making an app exclusive to WP7 and WP8 that can display the clock, weather and date on a large desktop tile. There are no analogues. .
Samsung With all his appearance he shows that his primary operating system is Android. Proof of this is the small number of first-generation smartphones and only two second-generation smartphones. Samsung smartphones I can’t boast of anything supernatural on Windows Phone. These are ordinary communicators, dressed in an ordinary design, which has found and will still find its consumer. The Windows Phone store has a separate section dedicated to Samsung exclusives, which are worth noting a few. By the way, Samsung holds the title of the first-born Windows Phone 8. It was the ATIV S that became the first smartphone on Windows Phone 8. .
Huawei has only recently joined the race for leadership in the Windows Phone market. The manufacturer offers affordable smartphones with good filling. By the way, the devices run on Windows Phone 8. previous version smartphones were not released. Huawei Ascend W2 is a smartphone that should be the thinnest Windows Phone 8 smartphone. Not announced yet, but should appear soon. Huawei Ascend W1 is the most affordable after Nokia Lumia 520. If we talk about any programs, Huawei has not done anything like this. .
LG did not stand aside when all manufacturers rushed to create smartphones based on Windows Phone 7.5 and released a number interesting devices. To tell the truth, these smartphones were not the best in terms of appearance. But among them there was a smartphone with a physical keyboard. This is the horizontal slider of LG Optimus 7Q. All devices received an update to version 7.8. It’s interesting that LG refused to release phones on Windows Phone 8; it probably decided not to repeat the failure of its smartphones on the previous version of the OS. Several programs from the manufacturer have found a place in the market. .
Fujitsu takes sixth place in the catalog due to the fact that they released the very first smartphone on Windows Phone, back in the antediluvian seventh version (we’re not even talking about 7.5 Mango). The IS12 is a powerful device that has been the subject of dreams and envy. It is also still the only rugged Windows Phone smartphone. Dust and moisture did not get into the IS12. This model also has the most powerful camera on Windows Phone - 13.2 megapixels. Fujitsu did not release any programs for its brainchild. For the first time, this particular smartphone received 32GB of memory. .
Dell was also at one time a manufacturer of Windows Phone devices. He distinguished his brainchild from the general list of devices by releasing the Dell Venue Pro - a wonderful smartphone on Windows Phone 7, which could boast not only a relatively large (4.1") screen and good appearance. Its main distinguishing feature is the physical keyboard. This smartphone is built in in the form of a vertical slider with a full QWERTY keyboard. This is where Dell's songs ended, both in terms of smartphones and in terms of applications. .
Alcatel showed his brainchild at the end of 2012. It was called Alcatel One Touch View. We must pay tribute, the smartphone turned out to be really good in everything - a decent processor and quantity random access memory(though the size of the storage let us down), stylish appearance (very original design of the rear panel) and a good camera with flash and front lens. There are no such disadvantages in this device, except perhaps the absence of a physical camera shutter button. The main advantage was the price - $210. .
Acer famous for producing computer equipment. There was an attempt to conquer the smartphone market. On Android platform, devices are released regularly and quite successfully. In 2011, Acer Alegro was introduced - a smartphone with a beautiful name and standard parameters. It has a 1 GHz processor and was special in that it already had Windows Phone 7.5 Mango pre-installed. It was positioned as a mid-price smartphone. We haven't seen any more devices from Acer. .
ZTE just like Huawei attempted to create Windows Phone smartphone. ZTE Tania, the only subsidiary of the manufacturer, has joined the ranks of cheap smartphones running Windows Phone 7.5. It is equipped with a relatively large 4.3 TFT display, 4GB of storage and a 5MP rear camera with flash. Although the design solution did not disappoint (it looks quite good), the “abundance” of colors (even one - white) confused me. The smartphone was little known and extremely cheap. It was bought by those who wanted to get acquainted with the platform, but did not want to spend money on an expensive (at that time) Nokia Lumia 800 or HTC Radar. .
Megafon- an outsider in our catalog. Introduced also, only 1 smartphone- Megafon SP-W1. This smartphone is an exact copy of the ZTE Tania, only in white. More Russian operator mobile communications made no attempts to penetrate the Windows Phone market. .
Prestigio company- an international manufacturer of mobile devices, consumer electronics and accessories, represents new line smartphones based on the Windows Phone OS, which offers users more advanced functionality for personalizing and managing the capabilities of the phone. .
Micromax Company, Qualcomm and Microsoft held a joint event where they congratulated each other on the announcement of Micromax smartphones running on Windows Phone 8.1. It is noted that the new products are the first devices for this OS launched by any Indian company. .
Xolo Company is a premium smart technology brand that began selling a range of high-quality products in India in early 2012. And now they have begun to produce smartphones on Windows Phone. .
Q-Mobile Company is a leading manufacturer and supplier of mobile terminal services in Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, South America and South Africa. The first time it released 5 smartphones on Windows Phone at once was in 2014. .
Q-Mobile Company A little-known Chinese manufacturer of smartphones and other electronic equipment, which is also trying to make Windows Phone devices in its local market. We released the first smartphone on Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 with two SIM cards and support for CDMA+GSM standards. .
Blu Company founded in 2009, develops and produces affordable, attractive and innovative mobile devices to satisfy a wide variety of consumer needs. .
Yezz Company A global manufacturer of strategically designed mobile devices to suit consumers' unique lifestyles. The company offers high-quality, cost-effective, and attractive devices that are suitable for both business consumers and ordinary people. .
Fly Company is a company founded in the UK in 2003, and has been operating in the mobile device markets of Russia, Ukraine, India, Southern Europe and some CIS countries for more than 10 years. .
Highscreen Company- a Russian brand that is a technological leader among devices in the price category up to 15,000 rubles. .
Microsoft Company- world leader in the field information technologies, supplying wide range devices and services, software and IT services. After purchasing Nokia's mobile division in 2014, the company began producing smartphones under its own brand. .
Archos Company- French manufacturer of consumer electronics, founded in 1988 by Henri Crohas. Archos has developed a range of products including portable audio and video players, digital video recorders and internet tablets. .
Allview Company is one of the leading mobile phone brands in the world and is distinguished by its revolutionary breakthrough in the phone brand, challenging established competitors. .
Allview Company is an electronics manufacturing company founded in Romania in 2002. In 2008, Allview entered the mobile device market, and in 2014 it released a number of its first models on the Windows platform. .
Kazam Company- was founded in 2013 and was initially launched in the UK, Germany, France, Spain and Poland. However, the company is now actively expanding throughout Europe and is already present in 15 countries. Kazam released its first Windows smartphone in 2014. .
Dexp company- was founded in 1998 in Vladivostok (Russia) by a group of experienced engineers and began with professional system integration services for businesses, as well as desktop PC assembly. In 2009, the first laptop assembly complex was opened in Russia. Subsequently, the company began producing LCD monitors, tablet PCs and smartphones. .
HP Company- one of the largest US companies in the field of information technology and cybernetics, a supplier of hardware and software for organizations and individual consumers. The company produces and supplies solutions in the field of IT infrastructure, personal computing systems and access devices, provides system integration services, service support and outsourcing, and also produces printing devices and image output devices. .
At a moment of transition, when the industry mobile technologies made a sharp qualitative leap, Microsoft and Nokia, left behind by progress, decided to cooperate and create a completely new solution that combines all the best that their competitors have. Other corporations, such as Samsung and HTC, also decided to take part in this experiment, but without much enthusiasm. As a result, an attempt to play on two once successful brands gave birth to a bright and practical product, which, unfortunately, never gained much popularity. In this review, we will briefly look at the operating system itself and smartphones running Windows Phone. different generations that can be purchased and used today.
Windows Phone 7
The first attempts to create a smartphone based on modern mobile Windows were noticed back in 2009. At that time I was living out my life latest smartphone Window Mobile 6. Then no one was able to appreciate the new product from Microsoft. The overly simple tiled interface and lack of basic functions confused many. The developers did not see development prospects and concentrated their attention on other platforms. People still preferred products on Android based and iOS, and Windows 7 smartphones were hiding on the sidelines, awaiting future updates.
Nokia Lumia 900 - the flagship from back in 2012
The situation began to change after the appearance of the flagship Lumia models. The first sign was the 900th model, which gave a second life to the Windows Phone brand.
Pros: Decent camera and display.
Cons: Firmware up to Windows Phone 7.8.
Specifications:
operating system | Windows Phone 7.8 |
CPU | Snapdragon S2, single core, 1400 megahertz |
Display | 4.3 inches, resolution 800 by 480 pixels |
Memory | 512 megabytes of RAM, 16 gigabytes of ROM |
Camera | 8 megapixels, 1 megapixel |
Battery | 1830 milliamp-hours |
Despite the rather low characteristics, the smartphone is able to outshine many budget gadgets of 2015-2016. It's all about precise software optimization. Microsoft engineers did their best to create the most productive device. The phone copes well with all basic tasks, but has a lot of problems with games and modern applications, the latter are simply unavailable. Particular attention was paid to ergonomics. The 900th model turned out to be light, compact and convenient. The bottom line is that we are not looking at the most fashionable and modern, but still a fast smartphone with a good display and a decent camera, which can be found on second-hand markets. u. market for next to nothing.
Samsung Omnia 7 - Korean on the “windows”
Pros: Availability.
Cons: Poor technical equipment.
Specifications:
operating system | Windows Phone 7 |
CPU | Snapdragon S1, single core, 1000 megahertz |
Display | 4 inches, resolution 800 by 480 pixels |
Memory | 512 megabytes of RAM, 8/16 gigabytes of ROM |
Camera | 8 megapixels |
Battery | 1500 milliamp-hours |
The Koreans from Samsung did not hesitate to release a gadget based on Windows. Omnia 7 was released a little earlier than the smartphone from Nokia described above and is the same ultra-budget option.
This device uses a Super AMOLED display. This ensures a bright and rich picture with maximum viewing angles. However, the display is not the only advantage of this model; the lens, which is capable of taking excellent photographs in daylight, is also pleasing.
Despite such a small battery, the phone can work from early morning until the evening in mixed use mode.
The phone is suitable for those who do not need modern innovations and who are quite happy with the good old Windows 7.
Windows Phone 8
The system has seriously evolved with the advent of Windows Phone 8. Users finally have the long-awaited freedom to change and customize the interface to suit their own needs, and developers and smartphone manufacturers have new tools for creating software and introducing exclusive features. The phones themselves have naturally become more advanced. Screens that wake up from tapping have appeared, as well as ultra-sensitive displays that respond to touches with gloves.
Nokia Lumia 920 - new hope for Microsoft
Pros: Carl Zeiss optics. Optical stabilization.
Cons: Massive body. Weak autonomy.
Specifications:
operating system | Windows Phone 8 |
CPU | Snapdragon S4, 2 cores, 1500 megahertz |
Display | 4.5 inches, 1280 by 768 pixels |
Memory | 1 gigabyte RAM, 32 gigabytes |
Camera | 8.7 megapixels main, 1.2 megapixels front |
Battery | 2000 milliamp-hours |
This is the first camera phone - a smartphone on Windows, which turned the industry upside down and forced all manufacturers to pay more attention to Special attention photography capabilities of your devices. But that's not all. This is the first Windows smartphone equipped with an optical stabilizer - a specialized mechanism that compensates for hand shake when shooting.
The smartphone boasted a solid range of applications for processing and publishing photos, developed by Nokia engineers exclusively for the 920 model. The gadget's display has a Clear Black polarizing layer, which reduces glare to a minimum.
PureMotion technology is used, which increases the frame rate when scrolling through content. Moreover, this is one of the first smartphones (namely smartphones) that supports operation with gloves (this innovation will be appreciated by residents of Siberia). In general, an ideal smartphone for Windows fans and those who just want to get acquainted with the system.
Nokia Lumia 1520 - grandiose, impressive
Pros: Giant bright display. Powerful chip.
Cons: Massive body. Low resolution. Weak autonomy.
Specifications:
operating system | Windows Phone 8.1 |
CPU | Snapdragon 800, 4 cores, 2200 megahertz |
Display | 6 inches, 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Memory | 2 gigabytes of RAM, 32 gigabytes (SD cards up to 64 gigabytes supported) |
Camera | 20 megapixels main, 1.2 megapixels front |
Battery | 2000 milliamp-hours |
The 1520th model impresses primarily with its display diagonal. All previous Windows 8 smartphones were relatively compact and could be used comfortably with one hand. The 1520th model appears as a multimedia device that can replace Tablet PC. The smartphone is perfect for watching videos, playing games, taking photos, as well as for web surfing and reading. Thanks to close integration with the Xbox Live service, the phone can become a replacement for a portable console.
An important factor is a camera with a resolution of 20 megapixels, which perfectly replaces middle-class point-and-shoot cameras. The huge display in this case will play the role of an excellent viewfinder.
This phone (if it can be considered such) is powerful, beautiful, functional, but at the same time heavy and inconvenient. For a phone of this size, you will have to allocate a separate pocket in your bag or backpack. Suitable for all those who are willing to sacrifice ergonomics in favor of a massive screen.
HTC One M8 for Windows - another attempt from HTC
Pros: Attractive design. Dual Pixel camera.
Cons: Low autonomy.
Specifications:
operating system | Windows Phone 8.1 |
CPU | Snapdragon 801, 2150 megahertz |
Display | 5 inches, 1920 by 1024 pixels |
Memory | 2 gigabytes of RAM, 32 gigabytes of ROM (SD cards up to 128 gigabytes are supported) |
Camera | 4 megapixels main, 5 megapixels front |
Battery | 2600 milliamp-hours |
HTC is perhaps the most long-suffering IT company in existence. Endless attempts by engineers to “find themselves” only lead to loss of profit and strange ideas, such as installing Windows on a smartphone that was originally created for Android.
Technically, the device is no different from the version for Android, therefore, the same productive filling remains and the crowning feature in the form of a double camera lens, which allows you to capture more light.
Among similar gadgets, HTC's solution stands out due to its interesting visual design, unlike what other manufacturers present, and the high resolution of the matrix. In addition, this is a fairly powerful smartphone.
Windows 8.1 does not have any additional features. As in the case of Samsung, only the “bare” firmware remained.
Samsung ATIV SE Galaxy - a similar Windows smartphone
Pros: Bright display. High-quality optics.
Cons: Plastic body.
Specifications:
operating system | Windows Phone 8 |
CPU | Snapdragon 800, 2300 megahertz |
Display | 5 inches, 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Memory | 2 gigabytes of RAM, 16 gigabytes (SD cards up to 64 gigabytes supported) |
Camera | 13 megapixels main, 5 megapixels front |
Battery | 3340 milliamp-hours |
Typical Samsung. Perhaps there is even more Korean in this smartphone than in the company’s modern flagships. The unpresentable, smooth, streamlined plastic body immediately reveals Korean production.
The Super AMOLED display leaves a pleasant impression. Despite the presence of a “defect” in the form of a Pentile matrix, due to which the image becomes slightly grainy, this solution has a lot of fans who prefer bright and saturated colors.
Another feature of the smartphone is its proprietary camera. The 13-megapixel lens allows you to take clear pictures even in low light.
There are no unique functions or software features in the phone.
Windows 10 Mobile
This so-called anniversary update was developed as part of Windows 10. The system became faster, received a lot of advanced features, and developers were given the opportunity to port applications from iOS and Android. Smartphones running Windows 10 have acquired new security and interaction mechanisms. The idea of creating unified gadgets that combine both a telephone and a computer was put at the forefront. This is achieved through Continuum technology, which allows you to install a desktop version of Windows on your smartphone and activate it when connecting specialized peripherals. There are currently two flagship devices on sale that support the full range of Windows 10 Mobile features.
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL - Nokia legacy
Due to the complete takeover of Nokia's mobile division, Microsoft decided to abolish this name and produce phones under its own brand.
Pros: High quality assemblies. High-quality optics.
Cons: Limited amount of built-in memory.
Specifications:
operating system | Windows 10 Mobile |
CPU | Snapdragon 810 |
Display | 5.7 inches, 2560 by 1440 pixels |
Memory | 3 gigabytes of RAM, 32 gigabytes (SD cards up to 200 gigabytes supported) |
Camera | 20 megapixels main, 5 megapixels front |
Battery | 3340 milliamp-hours |
A premium Windows smartphone that has been thought through to the smallest detail. The only flagship under the name Microsoft Lumia. In general, this is a kind of average solution for those who do not want to spend money on the HP Elite X3, but really love Windows-based smartphones.
Visually, the smartphone resembles the Nokia Lumia 925, the same shapes and outlines, one can feel the continuity of generations and a clear design vision.
Like any other Windows smartphone, Lumia in its new guise is equipped with high-quality optics, mechanical image stabilization and a ClearBlack display. Among the features of the device are support for Continuum and the host recognition system - Windows Hello.
HP Elite X3 - the ultimate solution for Windows fans
Pros: Powerful technical equipment. Supports all modern standards.
Cons: High cost.
Specifications:
operating system | Windows 10 Mobile |
CPU | Snapdragon 820, 4 cores, 2150 megahertz |
Display | 6 inches, 2560 by 1440 pixels (like other Windows 10 smartphones, protected by Gorilla Glass 4). |
Memory | 4 gigabytes of RAM, 64 gigabytes (SD cards up to 2048 gigabytes supported) |
Camera | 16 megapixels main, 8 megapixels front |
Battery | 4150 milliamp-hours |
The new product from HP is the ideal Windows smartphone, created specifically for the business segment. The device is free of any flaws, equipped with the most “top-end” hardware and has a full set of modern standards.
The gadget has: a fingerprint sensor, a retinal scanner, protection from water and dust, wireless (inductive) charging and an NFC contactless data transfer interface.
Under the hood of the smartphone is a modern Snapdragon 820, as well as 4 gigabytes of RAM, providing maximum performance and the ability to work with Continuum.
Since the gadget was originally created with a focus on the business market, you can expect long-term support and the latest updates for the software component of the gadget.
Instead of a conclusion
During the short period of unsuccessful development of Windows Phone, three iterations of the platform and many worthy devices were released. Users have plenty to choose from. The market contains both very old and budget gadgets based on Windows Phone 7, as well as expensive premium phones that have received the latest firmware versions.
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If you are looking flagship smartphone, more affordable mobile phone or an oversized phablet, there's a Windows Phone there for you. We've reviewed all the Windows smartphone phones released and put together a list of the most best devices in the world.
Nokia is currently the main manufacturer of Windows Phone 8 devices, which is not surprising considering that the Finnish company is currently owned by Microsoft and is going ahead with its Lumia phones without even having Nokia branding.
However, there are still other manufacturers who are building Windows smartphones, with Microsoft seemingly in the mobile market for the long term.
Windows Phone 8 is a great mobile operating system: it's intuitive, simple, but has all the features you'd expect, and more. Not only is it an ideal starting point for those new to smartphones, but it's also great for business users thanks to its integration with Windows 8 and Microsoft Office.
WITH Windows update Phone 8.1 is even better, with advanced features such as Cortana making its way to UK phones.
So if you're in the market for a shiny new Windows Phone phone and this is the best available.
8. Nokia Lumia 735
Microsoft's “Selfie Phone” is good for more than just taking pictures of yourself thanks to a long-lasting battery and a large 4.7-inch 720 x 1280 screen with a sharp pixel density of 312 ppi, but it's undoubtedly a selfie camera that it is star.
Its front camera comes in at 5 megapixels, which is becoming more and more common but is still relatively rare for a mid-range phone. It's got more megapixels going for it too since it has a wide-angle lens so you can fit more into your shots and editing tools to make sure you look your best.
It only scratches the surface of our top list, though, because its 6.7-megapixel rear camera isn't all that impressive, despite sporting a Carl Zeiss lens, and its 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor leaves it feeling underpowered considering the cheaper Lumia 635 has the same thing.
But the Lumia 735 does at least have a decent 1GB of RAM and runs Windows Phone 8.1, like most recent Windows phones, all for around £200 SIM free.
7. Nokia Lumia 1520
The Nokia Lumia 1520 is an extremely powerful Windows Phone device and the only Phablet on this list, so those looking for a large display should look no further. It has a quad-core processor, which is a feat made possible only by the release of Windows Phone 8.1.
It was also the first Windows Phone device to come with a 1080p display, giving it a 6-inch touch screen clear 367ppi. The IPS display also comes with ClearBlack technology resulting in deeper blacks, high brightness mode and sunlight readability. If that's not enough, it's also “Super-Sensitive,” meaning the touchscreen can be used even with gloves.
Nokia's Lumia 1520 has an impressive 20-megapixel PureView camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), 32GB of internal memory and supports 4G, 3G, WiFi, NFC and Bluetooth. It's also quite thin and light (8.7mm and 209g respectively) for its size, but phablets by design aren't the most portable mobile devices around.
Nokia Lumia 1520 is currently available for purchase for around RUB 320, which is not bad for high class devices with a 6-inch wide screen, everything that makes it a useful addition to our list.
6. Nokia Lumia 1020
Many of our readers will be surprised to see Nokia's Lumia 1020 coming in fifth place on our list. Especially given the media attention, its stunning 41-megapixel Pureview camera is attracting attention. Don't get us wrong, anyone looking for a smartphone with big camera should look no further than the Lumia 1020.
The 41-megapixel Pureview camera has a Carl Zeiss Tessar lens, dual-LED xenon flash and optical image stabilization (OIS). It will take pictures and videos that cost up to individual digital cameras, software The Nokia Camera Pro is excellent and a range of camera accessories are available.
The rest of the smartphone isn't too shabby either. The Lumia 1020 has a 4.5-inch 720p display (334ppi) and is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor backed by 2GB of RAM. Its 32GB of internal memory can be expanded using MicroSD cards and supports 4G LTE, NFC, Bluetooth, WiFi and 3G.
However, ironically the Pureview camera lens is also why the Lumia 1020 missed out on being higher on our list. Its inclusion makes the Lumia 1020 a rather bulky and heavy device (10.4mm and 158g respectively). Plus, its plastic, colorful design - although feeling solid and sturdy - lacks the style and sophistication of other flagship smartphones.
Looking at your phone camera? Then look no further, the Nokia Lumia 1020 does not have best camera any Windows Phone phone and it's up there with the best smartphone cameras in the world. It also gets great all-round specifications, but the camera adds bulk and its design lacks nail polish and thinness compared to the Lumia 930 and HTC One M8 for Windows.
5. Nokia Lumia 830
The Nokia Lumia 830 is a mid-range phone that comes with a premium ultra-slim design that comes pre-loaded with the latest version of Windows Phone 8.1, complete with the Lumia Denim update.
Essentially, the Lumia 830 is a more affordable version of the Lumia 930 with a similar build and toned down specifications. You get the same striking design with an aluminum frame that gives it that all-important premium feel and at just 8.55mm and 150g, it's quite portable for a device with a 5-inch display.
You will also get the most latest version Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim, 4G LTE support and an excellent 10 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and optical image stabilization. The 5-inch display runs at 720p resolution and the power has been lowered to a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, backed by 1GB of RAM, but it's still super smooth around the operating system.
Priced at around £270, the Nokia Lumia 830 is an excellent choice for those looking for a well-built Windows Phone with solid mid-range specifications. The display isn't as good as the flagship Lumia 930 and it's not as powerful, but it's still a great phone that offers good value for the money and 4G LTE connectivity.
4. Nokia Lumia 530
Nokia Lumia 520 is the best selling phone of all time and its popularity was due to the amazing value it offered. Now its successor has arrived and is picking up exactly where its successor left off delivering improved specification at an even lower price.
For just £60 you get a smartphone with a 4-inch display (480 x 854 pixels), a 1.2GHz quad-core processor and a 5-megapixel camera. You'll be glad to hear that Windows Phone 8.1 comes pre-loaded, so you'll still be able to enjoy all the new features of Windows Phone and download the latest apps.
The Nokia Lumia 530 is slightly shorter than some smartphones on the market (11.7mm), it does not support 4G LTE and does not have front camera. But for the money, you won't find a better Windows Phone in the world right now. And for this reason it is highly recommended.
3. Nokia Lumia 635
Around £100 SIM free The Nokia Lumia 635 isn't as affordable as the Lumia 530, but it still easily falls into the category of being a budget handset and its features and performance are pretty impressive for the money.
It features two major improvements over the even cheaper Lumia 530. Firstly, it supports 4G, which is an increasingly important feature for a phone to have as coverage becomes more widespread. Secondly, it has a larger 4.5-inch 480 x 854 display. Although it loses a bit of sharpness, that extra 0.5 inches makes it much more adept at browsing the web and watching videos.
It also has a more powerful Snapdragon 400 processor, so you can expect decent performance. Its camera is a bit lacking as it's only 5 megapixels and there's no front-facing snapper, but if you haven't bothered about taking pictures the Lumia 635 is very good buy for money.
2. HTC One M8 for Windows
Those looking for a Windows Phone with a high end build should look no further than Windows Phone. Its premium unibody design is over 90 percent metal and is unmatched by any other smartphone in the world, looking and feeling in a different league to everything else.
New version of Windows OS smartphone identical to award-winning Android versions, except that it comes pre-loaded with Windows Phone 8.1. This means you get the same stunning 5-inch 1080p display, quad-core processor, Ultrapixel Duo camera, and crystal clear audio at high volumes thanks to its Boomsound speakers.
When you add in the new found compatibility with Microsoft Office and attractive Windows interface The HTC One M8 is a must-have device for business users. And its build quality and specifications make it one of two best smartphones Windows, in modern world. The only reason it misses out on the top spot is that you don't get the extra Lumia software you do with Nokia phones.
1.Nokia Lumia 930
The Nokia Lumia 930 is the successor to the Lumia 925, but it's such a huge upgrade that it hardly seems fair to bundle it with its predecessor. Where to begin? How about something that hasn't really changed. The build is very similar, but that's not a bad thing, as the Lumia 925 hasn't been a high-quality looking Lumia phone available until now.
The Nokia Lumia 930 has an aluminum frame with a polycarbonate back that can be caught in either the overtly vibrant Lumia colors or the more understated black or white. Under the hood there's a powerful 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor and 2GB of RAM, plus of course it comes with Windows Phone 8.1 so you can enjoy Cortana and Action Center.
The Lumia 930 also has a highly impressive 20 megapixel camera. Like other high Lumia's it uses a Carl Zeiss lens and it has optical stabilization images to reduce camera shake. The end result is highly detailed photos that almost always come out in focus.
And we haven't even talked about the screen. It's a 5-inch 1080 x 1920 AMOLED display with a pixel density of 441 ppi, so it's an incredibly sharp Full HD affair, and using Nokia's ClearBlack technology it also has excellent contrast. There's also 32GB of built-in storage, so you shouldn't run out of storage, and it supports 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC.
Whether you are after style, power, camera phone or big screen For media Nokia Lumia 930 has it all. It's great all hands and still best windows Phone currently.
Windows Phone is a unique mobile operating system developed and presented by Microsoft specialists. For the first time, owners of Nokia smartphones were able to communicate with the “tiled” operating system. These devices were the first to work under Windows control Phone. What awaits the user who decides to purchase one of the modern smartphones running WP?
Overview of the main features of Windows Phone
Acquaintance with the operating system begins after turning on the smartphone for the first time. Windows Phone will prompt the user to set the desired language and make basic settings:To fully work with the operating system you need to bind to it account Outlook, Hotmail or Live to choose from:
The system interface is thought out to the smallest detail. Even the lock screen looks very beautiful and is as informative as possible.
One of the unique features of the operating system in question is the possibility of complete personalization and uniqueness. The user can customize the desktop to suit their needs. If desired, you can set your own background home screen. In combination with tiles it looks very impressive:
Regardless of the resolution and screen size, the user can enable an additional row of icons on the desktop of their device. Three rows allow you to organize working space as flexible and convenient as possible.
New and familiar features
If to appearance There are no complaints about the operating system - everything is thought out, organic and very convenient, but with regard to the functions, many users accustomed to Android and iOS have a number of doubts. We can confidently say that these doubts are in vain! With the functional component, Windows Phone is also fine.First, you need to pay attention to the “Phone” section. Modern smartphones Although they combine many different functions, we must not forget about the main purpose of the phone - making calls. By clicking the corresponding button on the desktop, the user will be taken to the calls section:
Calls are conveniently grouped by subscriber, which eliminates the menu from long lists of identical calls.
G8 devices received a new player. Instead of a standard application that is familiar to everyone Windows user Phone, Xbox Music is now installed:
The program is very convenient and more functional compared to its predecessor. Additional applications such as Videos, Podcasts and Radio in new version OS became separate. The video player finally has the ability to rewind videos using a slider. You can also customize the display of subtitles.
The user has the opportunity to configure “Battery Saving”, making battery consumption as rational as possible:
In a convenient and beautiful shape This section lists all applications that consume battery power. This will allow you to identify the most “gluttonous” programs and disable them when the battery charge is low.
The camera app is also beyond praise. If in the “seven” it was of little functionality and not particularly convenient, then in the new versions such complaints do not arise:
The application store allows the user to find the program or game he needs in a matter of seconds. Everything is conveniently sorted by categories and other indicators:
Built-in browser supports everything modern features. Portrait and landscape orientation options are available. The browser plays the video without any problems, provided the page is designed in HTML5:
The developers did not deprive Windows Phone of the ability to work with cloud services data storage. If desired, the user can easily save important data and upload it to the cloud without any problems:
This review covered only the main functions of the operating room. Windows systems Phone and shows the key differences between the new OS version and the previous one. In reality, the functionality is much richer. VPN support available, the function of broadcasting the smartphone screen to other devices, improved NFC technology and many other useful things. So Windows Phone is a very interesting operating system with a great future, which definitely deserves your attention!