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Nokia Lumia 830 deals and reviews

Nokia Lumia 830

Nokia Lumia 830 deals and reviews

74/100
24 Critic Reviews

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Release Date (UK): August 2014

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What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

90/100

Recombu | Chris Barraclough

Nokia's Lumia 830 may be a stripped-back version of the flagship Lumia 930 smartphone, but the sacrifices aren't all that great considering the cost savings. Of course, there are cheaper alternatives out now.

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84/100

NotebookCheck | Daniel Schmidt

Microsoft promises customers an affordable flagship smartphone with the Lumia 830. However, the technical specs position the device in the mid-range.

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80/100

Gadgets Now | Anupam Saxena

...we don't have any qualms in recommending the Lumia 830. The phone is solidly built, comes with a great camera and offers good performance. It is without doubt a well rounded smartphone, although not a high-end flagship, and offers good value for your money. Having said that, Windows Phone still has a long way to go before it can match up to Android.

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80/100

Australian PC World | Tony Ibrahim

Nokia's Lumia 830 is a well-rounded smartphone that, as Nokia promised, could replace a flagship from Apple or Samsung.

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80/100

Phone Scoop | Eric M. Zeman

The Nokia Lumia 830 is an all-around solid performer. It may be a mid-range handset, but it acts more like a flagship smartphone. It boasts Nokia's classic design and solid build quality in a phone that's compact and a pleasure to use... I can think of only one real weakness, and it is shared by all Windows Phones: App selection.

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80/100

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The Nokia Lumia 830 is a higher-end Lumia phone, and it has premium elements to its design. Most striking is the combination of smooth polycarbonate finish and metal frame.

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80/100

V3 | Alastair Stevenson

The Lumia 830 is a mid-range Windows Phone that offers an above average camera, quad-core processor and a wealth of productivity services traditionally seen on handsets usually cost at least £100 more.

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80/100

PC Pro | Adam Shepherd

Not a bad phone, but not a great one either; the Lumia 830 brings the Nokia era to a close with a disappointing whimper. In all, the Nokia Lumia 830 isn't a bad smartphone.

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80/100

Engadget | Philip Palermo

The Lumia 830 strikes a good balance with its premium aluminum frame and mid-range internals. Those looking for a solid camera experience at this price range should take a good look.

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80/100

Trusted Reviews | Andy Vandervell

It's stylish, good value and takes great photos in low light, but the Lumia 830 up against some stiff competition. You won't find a better low light camera at this price, but you will find better all-round phones.

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80/100

Pocket-lint | Luke Edwards

The Microsoft Nokia Lumia 830 is a very pretty handset. The build can't be faulted for its premium quality and while the processor and camera might lack a little power for some, that's why the price is where it is positioned

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77/100

Mobile Syrup | Daniel Bader

The Lumia 830 is a good phone, made with premium materials and a high-quality display. It is, however, hampered by an inconsistent camera and an underwhelming app ecosystem.

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77/100

CNET UK | Nic Healey

A great example of a Windows-based smartphone and a killer option for what it costs, although there's still not quite enough going on with Windows Phone to pull people away from Android or iOS.

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72/100

YourTechExplained | Andrew Romero

Overall, I enjoyed using this phone even though (like I said) many of the apps I use on a day-to-day basis are basically non-existent in the Windows Store world. but other than that, the Nokia Lumia 830 feels sturdy in build and smooth in software performance. This is perfect for someone who isn't into mobile gaming, but more into the photography aspect of things.

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70/100

pocketnow | Michael Fisher

On the whole, it's a very nice piece of hardware, especially for the midrange. Dig a little deeper, though, and the disappointments start to show. It's not cheap enough to be a budget phone, and it's not good enough to be a premium one.

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70/100

phoneArena | Daniel P.

The Nokia Lumia 830 has a steep hill to climb against midrange Androids with its current price. At this price point you can find many a formidable Android competitor, like the LG G2 and Huawei's Honor 6 with 1080p displays, faster chipsets, and a lighter build, while a Benjamin more would get you the LG G3 now, for instance.

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70/100

What Mobile | Callum Tennent

The Nokia Lumia 830 isn't quite the swan song we were hoping for. It's not hugely affordable, and nor does the phone's hardware make full use of that 4G connectivity. Do yourself a solid and pick up a Motorola Moto G, or one of last year's flagship Android phones instead.

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70/100

Register Hardware | Andrew Orlowski

The "flagship" simply invites us to look for a gimmick that isn't there.

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70/100

The Inquirer | Alastair Stevenson

Featuring Microsoft's enterprise-friendly Windows Phone 8.1 operating system, quad-core processor, decent screen and excellent camera, the Lumia 830 is a great phone. Add to this its moderate price tag and we can definitely see the Lumia 830 appealing to business buyers looking for an affordable option

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70/100

Digital Spy | Jamie Harris

In a nutshell, the Lumia 830 is good but not ground-breaking.

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70/100

NDTV Gadgets | Ershad Kaleebullah

The Lumia 830 should probably have been a little less expensive, but even at this price it is a good buy for those who use the camera app more than the phone app and are willing to live with an ecosystem that is still a fair way behind the competition.

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60/100

Digital Trends | Ted Kritsonis

The camera's consistent performance is great, but its specs are as low as a Moto G. Watching Netflix or streaming music may be easy enough, but gaming is a mixed bag. If you're a stickler for screen resolution and pixel density, then the Lumia 830 will disappoint, but I never felt the display hurt my enjoyment.

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60/100

Expert Reviews | Katharine Byrne

The Nokia Lumia 830 is a well-made Windows Phone with a great screen and lots of useful extra features, but it is a little too expensive to make it a good-value alternative. The Lumia 830 is a decent phone, but we'd probably pay more for the superior Lumia 930.

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60/100

The Gadget Show

The Nokia Lumia 830 is caught between a rock and a hard place. It's pricier than both the new Moto G and the Google Nexus 5, with a similar sized screen to both and fewer apps.

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Unique Features

Wireless charging: Built-in (Qi standard)


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Dimensions

139.4 x 70.7 x 8.5 mm
5.49 x 2.78 x 0.33 in


Weight

150 g
5.29 oz


Screen

Size: 5 inches diagonal
Resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels
Screen Density: 294 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio: 69.9 %


Storage

Built-in Storage: 16GB
Expandable Storage: Micro SD


Camera

Main Camera: 10 megapixels with LED flash
Secondary Camera: 0.9 megapixels with LED flash


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Battery & Charging

Capacity: 2,220mAh
Removable Battery: No
Wireless Charging: Available
Quick Charge: Not Available


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