Microsoft Lumia 638 Mobile Price List in India

Microsoft Lumia 638 is the newest block on the non-Android platform. The smartphone made news in December 2014 and made news as the first affordable smartphone that supports 4G LTE network. The Indian sub-continent specially needs a budget 4G LTE enabled device for maximum penetration into the market. The device comes with a handsome 4.5 inch qHD screen, Quad-core processor and 5 MP camera.

The windows phone market share is not great when compared to Android devices. And, Microsoft needs to catch up the race, where Android devices are already enjoying their stay at the top. The range of the smartphone is slightly higher and keeping the fact in mind that it doesn't support front camera and flash can easily break the deal for anyone. But, the uplink for the device is the support for 4G networks. With the help of 4G networks, you can blaze through the internet speeds of service. Anyone looking to get an affordable 4G device should not miss the chance to grab the device.

Let's dive deeper into Microsoft Lumia 638

Features & Specifications

Lumia 638 smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 400 Quad-Core 1.2 GHz, running on top of the Qualcomm chipset. The whole setup is powered by 1 GB of RAM, which can prove a bottleneck to the smartphone functionality. The smartphone supports dual SIM (GSM + GSM) and running Windows Phone v8.1.

Storage of the device is excellent, featuring internal memory of 8 GB, which can be further expanded up to a mammoth 128 GB using the external MicroSD card. The display falls short of expectation with a screen size of 4.5 inches and resolution up to only 480 x 854 pixels. Calculating, the device screen only offers 218 ppi. The screen offers better axis viewing angle and is protected by the famous Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The protection protects the screen from fingerprint and resists scratches.

Battery backup is also one the positive aspect of the smartphone. The battery is 1830 mAh, Li-on battery.

Connectivity is the strongest feature of the Microsoft Lumia 638 as it supports 4G LTE and other basic connectivity such as 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Design and Quality

As other Microsoft Lumia phones, the build quality of the smartphone is great. The smartphone comes with 4.5 inch qHD screen, which is capable of capacitive touchscreen and multi-touch. The smartphone weighs 134 grams, which is slightly on the higher side.

Phone Dimensions are 125.5 x 66.7 x 9.2 mm, and the size fits nicely into the hand. Currently, the smartphone is available in four colors: black, white, orange and yellow. The phone design is sleek and offers a 5 MP camera on the back.

OS and Tech

Microsoft Lumia 638 is powered by Microsoft Phone v8.1. Microsoft Operating System advanced features such as memory management, better battery management and more. The operating system is mainly based on Titles, making the user-experience.

On the Tech side, the smartphone offers features such as 4G, LTE, amazing 5 MP camera and quad-core processor that provides the necessary juice all the applications without any lag.

Camera and Multimedia

The great loophole in the whole smartphone build is its camera offering. Currently, the Microsoft-Nokia 638 does not offer any front camera, so selfie lovers should strike the phone out from the equation. The camera category is saved by the 5 MP rear camera that provide excellent photo and video quality. Another drawback is the lack of flash. The camera also captures video at 30 fps.

The Multimedia capacity of the smartphone is good as it can easily play the entire popular audio and video format without any lag issues.

Battery and Memory

Microsoft Phones are highly battery efficient phones, so the battery rating of 1830 mAh Li-On battery is more than enough for daily use. Heavy gamers can find the battery to be a little low. Phone recharging is fast. 

From the viewpoint of memory, the smartphone is the clear winner in this segment. The specs start from internal memory of 8 GB and if you think the internal memory is not serving you well, you can choose to upgrade the memory up to 128 GB. 

Pros and Cons

Pros:

·         The smartphone offers latest Windows Phone OS with powerful configuration.

·         Affordable 4G networks with reasonable price

Cons:

·         No front camera and no flash

·         Non-HD display.

Verdict

Microsoft Lumia 638 is mainly targeted at affordable 4G LTE users, but also packs a punch for other users in the market. The powerful Snapdragon processor provides enough juice to run any application without lag or any issues.