Eyeing emerging markets for its affordable smartphones, Microsoft launched its first Lumia device without the iconic brand name of Nokia.
Lumia 640 XL will begin rolling out globally in March.
Microsoft's latest mid-range offering is a promising device but offers no window to anything new.
The 5.7-inch 640 XL dual-SIM comes with a solid plastic body and looks sturdy.
Microsoft has launched the Lumia 830, 735 and 730, priced at 330 euros (about Rs 26,190), 219 euros (about Rs 17,370) and 199 euros (about Rs 15,800), respectively, as it tries to build on its acquisition of Nokia's mobile division earlier this year.
The phone has some interesting features, and should be able to attract Windows-based phone users' attention who are on a budget, says Himanshu Juneja.
Lumia 830 is the last phone to carry the iconic Nokia branding. But is it geared to take on the competition? Himanshu Juneja has the answer.
The 830 has a thin bezel and all the keys are on the right edge.
There's more to Nokia Lumia 730 than just a 5 MP front-facing selfie camera. Himanshu Juneja takes you through the good and not-so-good features of Microsoft's selfie smartphone.
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