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Nokia Lumia 630

Nokia Lumia 630

74/100
31 Critic Reviews

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Release Date (UK): May 2014

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What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

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.

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90/100

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.

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86/100

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.

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81/100

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

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80/100

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.

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80/100

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.

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80/100

IT PRO | Richard Easton

A great budget Windows Phone device with a removable battery and expandable storage.

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80/100

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.

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80/100

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.

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80/100

Know Your Mobile | Paul Briden

A really compelling little device for the price. A no fuss approach to the modern smartphone concept

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80/100

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.

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80/100

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.

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80/100

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.

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80/100

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.

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80/100

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.

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80/100

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.

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75/100

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.

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75/100

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.

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75/100

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.

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70/100

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.

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70/100

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.

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70/100

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.

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70/100

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.

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70/100

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.

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67/100

PC Pro | Jonathan Bray

A perfectly passable budget handset, but a poor display robs it of greatness

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60/100

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.

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60/100

pocketnow | Adam Z. Lein

The Lumia 630 is a tough sell with so many other hardware features lacking (or simply absent).

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60/100

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.

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60/100

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.

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60/100

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.

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57/100

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.

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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 %


Storage

Built-in Storage: 8GB
Expandable Storage: MicroSD


Camera

Main Camera: 5 megapixels
Secondary Camera: none


SIM standard

Micro SIM
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Water & Dust Resistance

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Battery & Charging

Capacity: 1,830mAh
Removable Battery: Yes - you can take out the battery and swap it for a new one easily
Wireless Charging: Not Available
Quick Charge: Not Available


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