News & Reviews:   Microsoft Lumia 635

Microsoft has just announced two new low-end phones in the market called the Microsoft Lumia 435 and Lumia 435 Dual SIM. The phone mates the latest Windows Mobile 8.1 operating system with budget specifications, thereby keeping the price low. Like the name suggests, the only difference between the two models is the Dual SIM support. The Lumia 435 features a Snapdragon 200 dual-core processor with 1GB RM and 8GB internal storage. This can be further expanded via a MicroSD card up to 128GB. The 1GB RAM comes as a surprise on this phone since the higher priced Lumia 635features just 512MB RAM. This budget device sports a 4-inch display with a modest 800 x 480 pixel resolution. The camera too is pretty basic, 2MP at the back capable of 480p videos and a VGA front shooter. As mentioned above, the phone runs on the latest Windows Mobile 8.1 Denim edition. It features a 1560 mAh battery which is good for 12 hours of 3G and 21 hours of 2G talktime. The device comes with A-GPS and GLONASS inbuilt which can be used with HERE Drive+ even without a data connection. The Microsoft Lumia 435 starts at €70 which comes to around RM289 and will be available in select countries in Europe, Asia Pacific, India, Africa and Middle East from February.