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Microsoft Lumia 532 review

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Microsoft Lumia 532
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6.4/10
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The Microsoft Lumia 532 currently has an Informr score of 6.4 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 9 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Windows Phone
Operating system
Operating system
Windows Phone
1.2 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.2 GHz
4"
Screen Size
Screen Size
4"
5+ MP
Camera
Camera
5+ MP
1560 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Fone Arena
Fone Arena

Overall, the Lumia 532 Dual SIM is a good upgrade to the Lumia 530 Dual SIM. There are several improvements in terms of specifications and software. Lumia Denim adds several features and the performance is smooth. The smartphone is available in the market for as low as Rs. 6,100, which makes it a de...

- Srivatsan, Fone Arena
Digital Versus
Digital Versus

Even with beefier hardware than the Lumia 435, the Lumia 532 isn't particularly more impressive. The performance is the same, despite its extra processor cores. That said, both run fluidly enough. And the 5 Mpx camera doesn't improve the picture quality as much as one might hope. Not enough to justi...

- Sofian Nouira, Digital Versus
Notebookcheck
Notebookcheck

Unruffled by the somewhat confusing name-giving policy of Microsoft's low-cost smartphones, price-conscious buyers will always find a good bargain among them. The Lumia 532 comes with an acceptable camera, enough power for smooth use and a lot of preloaded software for not quite 100 Euros (~$107). A...

- Florian Wimmer, Notebookcheck
Digit
Digit

The Microsoft Lumia 532 feels and works like a feature phone rather than the usual smartphone. It lacks performance, a good camera, a good screen and better options can be found powered by Android. The Lumia 532 is not a good buy and you will be better off with something from the Android stable at a...

- Hardik Singh, Digit
Digit
Digit

The Microsoft Lumia 532 feels and works like a feature phone rather than the usual smartphone. It lacks performance, a good camera, a good screen and better options can be found powered by Android. The Lumia 532 is not a good buy and you will be better off with something from the Android stable at a...

- Hardik Singh, Digit


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Microsoft backs up the Lumia 532 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


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Screen Size
4"

The Microsoft Lumia 532's screen size is 4 inches with 480 x 800 pixels resolution.

Processor
1.2 GHz

There is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 Quad core 1.2 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Windows Phone 8.1 operating system (OS).

Camera
5+ MP

You can take photos with the phone's onboard 5+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with VGA (640 x 480) resolution.

Storage
8 GB

Internal memory is 8 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
1560mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1560 mAh battery. Microsoft's performance ratings are 1254 minutes, 750 minutes Wi-Fi surfing.

Lumia 532 Specs

Overview
Release Date February 28, 2015
Regions Available USA, United Kingdom
Operating System Windows Phone 8.1

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Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 Quad core 1.2 GHz
Internal Storage 8 GB
RAM 1 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 0.58 W/kg
Body: 0.54 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Unknown
SIM card size
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
5+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
No
Additional Rear Camera Info
Geotagging
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
VGA (640 x 480)+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 480 x 800 pixels
Pixel Density 233 pixels
Size 4 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 1560 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Up to 444 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 750 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 1254 minutes
Standby Time Up to 22 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Black, White, Green, Orange
Dimensions [H x W x D] 11.9 x 6.5 x 1.2 cm (4.7 x 2.6 x 0.5 in)
Weight 136 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key Yes
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Also available in a dual-SIM model.

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