With a display size of 4.5-inches the Lumia 635 in totality is about the same size as my Lumia 1020 – really good for a device of its price range. It uses microSIM cards and has support for micro SD cards. It also lacks a front-facing camera which can be a disappointment to selfie-fanatics.Ĭonnectivity-wise, the Lumia 635 has 4G connectivity but does not have dual-SIM – a feature present in its distant cousin the Lumia 630 (which is unlikely to come to Singapore) that is sorely missed.
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As device on the low-end section of Windows Phone devices, the Lumia 635 is also lacking a physical camera button present in other WPs. This is a device of many firsts – not all good. Admittedly though, it doesn’t look as fancy as its normal implementation. One can further customize the colors of this “navigation bar” within the phone’s settings.Ĭoming from another Windows Phone, I expected this to impair my usage but I faced little issue adapting to this layout. On the Lumia 635, these buttons are virtually displayed on the screen itself instead of being physically implemented. Windows Phone devices have generally come with three core buttons at the bottom – Back, Start and Search. WP 8.1 brings several new improvements and updated functionality to the platform such as more ways to customize and make the phone personal, Action Centre – the long awaited drop down notification and settings panel – and many more.Īlong with being the first Windows Phone 8.1 device to hit our shores, the Lumia 635 is also the first to sport on-screen bottom buttons. The Nokia Lumia 635 is the first phone launched in Singapore that comes with Windows Phone 8.1 out of the box. The Lumia 635 I got came with OS version 2.878 which is the latest publicly available version of Windows Phone to the public. I ran a restore from my Nokia Lumia 1020 which quickly brought back all my accounts, contacts, apps and customization options (even backgrounds and tiles) in less than 10 minutes. The cellular network setup that used to be separate from the initial setup has now been merged, and the overall setup process has been simplified. I was pleasantly surprised at the upgraded out-of-box experience that comes with Windows Phone 8.1. Recently, I had the opportunity to check out this low-cost device – a pioneer of the next version of Windows Phone (8.1). Removing the plastic rear cover, we’re given access to its 1830 mAh battery, SIM slot, and microSD card slot.The Nokia Lumia 635 was launched in Singapore on the 14th of June, 2014. However, those looking to do any sort of Skype video calls should know that this one lacks a front-facing camera. In the back, the Nokia Lumia 635 packs along a 5-megapixel auto-focus camera sans flash. To be fair, none of the usual Windows keys are found here, as they’re now incorporated into the Windows Phone 8.1 interface. For the price point and all, we can’t be too critical about the design, which is obviously subdued in tone in comparison to other things we’ve seen put out by the company.Īll of the usual suspects are found around its trim, like its power button, volume control, microUSB port, and 3.5mm headset jack, but Windows Phone fans will instantly realize that it’s missing the signature Start button below its display. Even though we’re not fans of the cheapish feel of the matte finished plastic casing, it’s nice to know that it’s replaceable with any of the alternative assortment of colored casings offered by Nokia. It’s no powerhouse, that’s certainly for sure, but despite that, it’s aiming to win over people with its low price and new Windows Phone 8.1 experience.ĭesign The cheap plastic material softens its looks, but there are color options available for its rear casing for some personalization.īeing a variant of the Lumia 630, the design here with the Lumia 635 isn’t surprising at all, seeing that it’s identical to its sibling – down to its size, weight, choice of materials, construction, and design language. Well, the wait is no more here in the US, as the Nokia Lumia 635, a slight variant of the Lumia 630 that features 4G LTE connectivity, is finally making its appearance stateside starting with T-Mobile and MetroPCS. Brand new Windows Phones have been generally in short supply of late, so we bet that many of you folks are itching to know when they’re coming.