Nokia Lumia 630 deals and reviews

What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

100	Expert Reviews | Katharine Byrne The Nokia Lumia 630 is a fantastic Windows handset. Its superb battery life and additional camera features are far above what we'd normally expect to see from such a cheap phone, and its excellent web performance puts it on equal standing with other top budget Android handsets. Read full review
90	TechRadar | Jenn Allsopp For a low price it does all the basics and does them well but also offers a decent battery, solid quad-core processor and a whole host of new features in Windows Phone 8.1. Read full review
86	Coolsmartphone | Leigh Geary Overall yes, Windows Phone 8.1 has impressed me. The Lumia 630 has impressed me. This is a well designed, well built, well thought-out phone with an OS that isn't a compromise. Read full review
81	NotebookCheck | Florian Wimmer The Lumia 630 is not really a bad bargain. However, in view of the company's own contenders we can only recommend it to users whose main focus is on long battery life Read full review
80	The Mobile Indian | Samir Makwana Nokia Lumia 630 is possibly the company's best Dual SIM device as yet that offers great battery life. Read full review
80	S21 It's probably quite tough though, as the screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and it's the kind of phone that you won't worry too much about throwing in a bag with keys and coins. Read full review
80	SlashGear | Nate Swanner The price will move this device, no doubt. Those in the market for a fairly solid mid-range device who have an aversion to Android, this one may suit you. Read full review
80	IT PRO | Richard Easton A great budget Windows Phone device with a removable battery and expandable storage. Read full review
80	phoneArena | John V Quite simply, they'll find the same stylish design and premium construction here. However, it's accompanied by its fair share of omissions that reduces its functionality over its more highly esteemed sibling - and they exist in both the hardware and software. Read full review
80	V3 | Alastair Stevenson The Nokia Lumia 630 may not be the top-end Windows Phone 8.1 flagship handset everyone expected, but thanks to its quad-core performance, decent display and affordable price it does a decent job showcasing the OS' upgraded productivity and security services. Read full review
80	Know Your Mobile | Paul Briden A really compelling little device for the price. A no fuss approach to the modern smartphone concept Read full review
80	Stuff | Sophie Charara The 630 is easy to get along with. Yes it's a bit slow and nothing about this Nokia screams 'game-changer'. It's just a nice phone for the money. Read full review
80	The Gadget Show Nokia and Microsoft have crafted a well-rounded budget phone with the Lumia 630, that not only looks the business, but performs extremely well thanks to the excellent Windows Phone 8.1. While Microsoft is still playing app-catch up, for the less demanding, the Nokia Lumia 630 proves that you can have your (cellphone) cake and eat it. Read full review
80	Mobile Choice | Alistair Charlton The camera isn't much use indoors, but the speedy software, removeable battery, interchangeable covers and microSD card for expanding storage by up to 128GB make up for its photographic failings. It's the perfect handset for those who want Windows Phone on a budget. Read full review
80	Digital Spy | Hunter Skipworth We expect that for the most part, texting and a little bit of web browsing are as far as Lumia 630 owners will ever go with the device. As such, this is the ideal budget handset. Paired up with Windows Phone 8.1, it also opens the door to a bit of added play, should you need it later down the line. Read full review
80	Wired UK | Dave Oliver The Nokia Lumia 630 is certainly a bargain, offering a speedy processor, decent camera and a host of Nokia and Microsoft features for less than a hundred quid. The screen isn't super sharp, and there's no front-facing camera, but it will do most of the things you need it to, really well, and for most of us, that's what counts. Read full review
80	The Inquirer | Alastair Stevenson The Nokia Lumia 630 isn't perfect, lacking key features like a front camera and running just 512MB of RAM, but, considering its budget price, the perks more than make up for these shortcomings. Chief among these are its quad-core processor and Windows Phone 8.1 operating system which, as well as offering a wealth of productivity services, makes the software much smoother and enjoyable to use compared to previous versions. Read full review
75	Neowin | Andy Weir There is a great deal to like about the Nokia Lumia 630, and indeed I've grown quite fond of it during the weeks that its been in my care. It has a generously sized display of decent quality, a camera that is capable of capturing some really good images, excellent battery life and satisfactory performance for all but the most demanding of users. Nokia's software offerings also add immense value to the device. Read full review
75	The Next Web | Nick Summers This is a device aimed at the first-time smartphone buyer, however, and for that audience, I think this is a great choice - this is an admirable effort at revitalizing the low-end smartphone market. Read full review
75	What Mobile | Saqib Shah It beats its rivals - including the superior Moto E - in terms of app browsing, camera functions and gaming. Elsewhere, however, it is let down by some crippling debilities that include a lack of popular apps and games, unnecessary built-in software and a rather dull design. Read full review
70	ITProPortal | Sandra Vogel The negatives of the Lumia 630 are rather in your face - there are some issues with the screen resolution and backlight, sluggish loading of apps, lacklustre camera facilities and Windows Phone's perennial problem of a poorly stocked app store. But the positives are equally in your face - Windows Phone 8.1 has some attractive new features, the handset design is lovely, and the price is compelling. Read full review
70	International Business Times | Sandra Vogel The negatives of the Lumia 630 are rather in your face - there are some issues with the screen resolution and backlight, sluggish loading of apps, lacklustre camera facilities and Windows Phone's perennial problem of a poorly stocked app store. But the positives are equally in your face - Windows Phone 8.1 has some attractive new features, the handset design is lovely, and the price is compelling. Read full review
70	Pocket-lint | Chris Hall With Motorola dominating this market the Nokia Lumia 630 doesn't feel quite like the budget shining star it's designed to be. Read full review
70	Trusted Reviews | Andrew Williams The Nokia Lumia 630 is a cheery, low cost phone with a better camera than some bargain basement Androids. But its screen resolution is quite poor and the availability and load speed of apps are issues. Read full review
70	PC Advisor | Jim Martin If you're considering the Lumia 630 as a first smartphone and you don't plan to buy lots of wireless accessories, these limitations might not be an issue. However, if you're switching from Android or an iPhone, you may well be frustrated. Read full review
67	PC Pro | Jonathan Bray A perfectly passable budget handset, but a poor display robs it of greatness Read full review
60	Gadgets Now As with other Windows Phone devices, the usual caveats apply. It's not as rich as Android and iOS when it comes to apps but the basics are pretty much covered... Having said that, you won't miss much if your usage mainly comprises of email, making calls, instant messaging, social networking, consuming multimedia content and casual gaming...In a way, it's a downgrade compared to the Lumia 620. Read full review
60	Digital Versus | Sofian Nouira For fans of Windows Phone or anyone who fancies getting to know Microsoft's mobile OS without breaking the bank, the Nokia Lumia 630 is an excellent choice. Read full review
60	pocketnow | Adam Z. Lein The Lumia 630 is a tough sell with so many other hardware features lacking (or simply absent). Read full review
60	CNET UK | Andrew Hoyle The Nokia Lumia 630 is a cheap, vibrant alternative to Android and its Windows Phone 8.1 software is easy to use. The app store is still a problem though -- if you like getting new releases when your Android and iOS-toting friends do, a budget Android phone like the Moto G is still the way to go. Read full review
60	AnandTech | Brett Howse Designing an affordable phone is always going to have compromises. In this case, Nokia has hit on some reasonable compromises but gone too far in others. Read full review
60	NDTV Gadgets | Jamshed Avari We're happy with most of the improvements we've seen in Windows Phone 8.1, but there is still work to be done. We hope minor issues such as the always-on soft buttons are taken care of soon, and we look forward to spending more time with the Sense tools. Read full review
57	Engadget | Jamie Rigg It's nice to look at and takes good pictures, but it's otherwise a flawed device. With various better options available for the same price, the Lumia 630 is one to avoid. Read full review

Compare Nokia Lumia 630 specs side-by-side with other phones COMPARE SPECS

Dimensions & Form	Form factor: Touchscreen bar Dimensions 129.5 x 66.7 x 9.2 mm (5.1 x 2.63 x 0.36 in) Weight: 134 g (4.73 oz)
Screen	Size: 4.5 inches diagonal Resolution: 854 x 480 pixels Screen Density: 218 ppi Screen-to-Body Ratio: 64.6 % Display Type: IPS LCD
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Performance	Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 CPU: Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 GPU: Adreno 305
Camera	Main Camera: 5 megapixels Secondary Camera: none
Storage	Built-in Storage: 8GB Expandable Storage: Micro SD
Battery & Charging	Capacity: 1830 mAh Removable Battery: No Wireless Charging: No Quick Charge: None
SIM standard	Micro SIM Compare SIM Only deals
Water & Dust Resistance	Not Available
Fingerprint Reader	None
References & More info	Official website GSMArena specs page

Photos taken with the Nokia Lumia 630

We've used Flickr to find a selection of pictures taken by the Nokia Lumia 630 camera. Here is a selection of photos taken by users from around the world so you can see what kind of picture quality you can expect from real-world use of the Nokia Lumia 630.

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