"Nokia Lumia 525": reviews, photos, an overview of the characteristics of the model

Buying a smartphone budget line, often have to sacrifice something. It may be a bad screen, weak battery or poor-quality case material. Among the people there is a perception that all smartphones running Windows Phone 8, have a fairly good performance of the hardware and its cost work smartly. Let's check the veracity of these claims, based on what "Nokia Lumia 525" feedback received regarding each important part of the smartphone.

Specifications

The first, according to what the users determine the usability of the smartphone – its technical characteristics. Have Nokia Lumia 525 they are:

• Operating system: Windows Phone version 8.
• Display: LCD IPS, a diagonal of 4 inches, 480x800 pixels, multitouch.
• CPU: 2 core, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 / 1000 MHz.
• RAM: 1GB.
• Built-in memory: 8 GB + 7Гб in SkyDrive.
• Memory Expansion: flash card microSD up to 64 GB.
• Connectors: microUSB, miniSIM, a connector for headphones 3.5 mm.
• Camera: resolution 5MP (2592x1944), video recording in FullHD.
• Communications: Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Wi-Fi Hotspot up to 8 devices, 3G, GPRS, Bluetooth.
• Battery: Li-Ion 1430 mAh on.
• Dimensions: 119,9x64x9,9 mm.
• Weight: 124 grams.
• Cost: an average of 120$.

As for the first impressions formed by users, they are ambiguous. Some of them put down their phone to the side because of his work under the unpopular OS. Others, on the contrary, see this as a highlight and pleasure to prefer this gadget. Of course, this also contribute to the existing "Nokia Lumia 525" characteristics, which also should be considered in the review.

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The package

The smartphone Comes in sturdy cardboard packaging. The quality of the print on it no doubt. Opening the boxes, you can see the phone itself, battery, lying separately, charger, cable for charging and syncing with a computer, a standard stereo headset and documentation set (manual and 12 month warranty). That's all you see in the box, buying a phone "Nokia Lumia 525". Feedback from users about the quality of a good. Even here headphones have excellent sound.

Appearance

With regard to the appearance of the smartphone Nokia Lumia 525, the developers did not bother. It is very noticeable that he repeats his predecessor – 520 model. They even size and weight are the same. But in contrast to the “old”, the new "Lumia" has glossy panels is inherent in the range of bright colors and you can change the battery yourself.

The Rear panel of the smartphone made to capture and ribs. This visually creates an effect of solidity of the body. The build is very good, however, as in all "Finns". Backlash or no, and this is considering the fact that the back cover is fairly easily removed.

Considering about "Nokia Lumia 525" reviews, I would like to pay attention to replacement back panels. Unfortunately, the company decided to sell them separately, and the package they are not included. But still the possibility to change the look of your phone to suit your mood is very happy.

Display

Looking at the smartphone display, you immediately realize that the manufacturer decided not to save it. This is a high quality four-inch IPS matrix, which does not fade in the sun and has a maximum viewing angles without glare.

Smartphone "Nokia Lumia 525" received good reviews and the sensor. The company also decided not to save it. The gadget responds to the slightest touch with high accuracy, and the ability to control the device with gloves on makes for convenience in the winter. Additionally I would like to mention the sensitivity of the device to touch the nail. So it has pleased the ladies with a gorgeous manicure.

Feedback about performance

The smartphone is a dual-core processor with a working purity at 1 GHz. Very pleased with the ability to asynchronously working nuclei. This technology allows you to smoothly adjust the energy consumption and in the case of processing small amount of information that can save significant battery power.

At the request of users predecessor in the 525 model, the manufacturer has used 1 GB of RAM. This had a positive impact on the ability to work with large games and applications. Further increase of the overall performance of the device.

The internal memory is 8 GB. This is enough to store pictures, audio and even missing out on a couple of movies. Of course, if you actively use a smartphone, memory is not enough. This provides the ability to expand it via USB stick up to 64 GB.

In General, "Nokia Lumia 525" feedback from users about the performance got a good. The fact that the value of this smartphone is higher than the 520, and at a cost they do not differ.

OS and built-in applications

So we got to the highlight of the smartphone Nokia Lumia 525 – operating system. Many see this as a big minus because of its unpopularity and prefer the “pop” of the Android OS. And in vain, because WP8, judging by the reviewsusers much more stable and easier to use.

WP8 OS, the Lumia 525 has received a special update called Lumia Black. Here we use the same kernel as in the popular PC Windows. Due to this, all applications run fast and stable, and surfing the Internet brings only pleasure.

Speaking about the interface, users mark its identity in all the smartphones of this manufacturer. On the lock screen notification set can be adjusted by the user. Unlocking the screen, you can see the traditional WP homescreen with the tiles. They can be easily changed in size. Additionally, users noted the large number of color schemes, which is not typical for the public sector, and in the standard firmware is rare.

The store provides a thorough review of all applications for "Nokia Lumia 525". Customer reviews about getting malware in your smartphone is not encountered since the security company is provided at the highest level.

Very pleased users of the availability of the application called “Nokia Mix Radio”. In fact, this utility is revised “Nokia Music”. The app is a player which, in addition to the already uploaded recordings, can based on them to pick up music licensing store. Therefore, the user himself generates his tracklist.

If you do not want to spend money, the company provides a special “mix” from the most famous singers and musicians around the world. The range of styles is amazing. Here you can find a collection of relaxation, running, sport, recreation, entertainment, etc.

App "Nokia Mix Radio" in "Nokia Lumia 525" owner reviews received for the following improvements:

• Well-designed colorful interface;
• The ability to put “like” any track;
• Selection “mix” in accordance with the musical tastes of the owner;
• Option to tell friends about favorite track in social networks.

A Little upset users shareware app. In this version, only six times by rewinding the track and store a certain number of songs. But for those who would pay a small fee every month, these restrictions are removed.

Navigator in the smartphone remained unchanged. It works flawlessly. Often users use the Lumia 525 as a navigation device, postponing a specially designed gadgets.

Camera

Camera of "Nokia Lumia 525" feedback received relatively good. She here has one – the rear. Native resolution is 5 MP. But it is the quality of pictures under normal lighting can be more impressive than other state employees. Very pleased user the ability to record video in HD quality.

Unfortunately, even in the presence of AF affects the lack of flash. As soon as the lighting is not enough, the photo starts appearing digital “noise”.

Battery

In the smartphone Nokia Lumia 525 has a removable battery capacity of 1430 mAh. Users noted it “vitality”. This is achieved through the use of “smart CPU”. Thus, in the standby mode, the smartphone can work comfortably up to 14 days without recharging. The most active for offline use is guaranteed for 8 hours. As for the public sector these figures are very high.

General reviews and the cost of the smartphone

Let's summarize all of the above based on what got smartphone "Nokia Lumia 525" reviews. The price of the gadget is within the budget lines, but is it really? So, as for performance, all the owners in one voice say positively about the smartphone. This is understandable, because the developers have paid attention to the wishes to the 520 and eliminated all the flaws in 525. Sensor and display are great. User pleased with the ability to control the gadget with gloves, a stylus and nail. As for software, everything is a little tight. We would like to have more games and apps. Camera though not of the highest quality, but for a budget cost smartphone it's great.

Relying on these reviews, it is possible to declare an independent cost Nokia Lumia 525, and it must exceed the average about 20-30 dollars at least. Ie, the smartphone pulls in all of$ 150 unconditionally. Here we find another huge plus – a rather low price.