Microsoft Lumia 635

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 30 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

8
Average:

16
Bad:

5

Pros:

Affordable price.
Interchangeable cases are colourful and attractive.
Packs 4G LTE.

Cons:

Adding 4G LTE has meant the battery life has taken a hit.
The screen resolution is unimpressive.

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Last revision on April 6, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Affordable price
Interchangeable cases are colourful and attractive
Packs 4G LTE
Good battery life
One of the first Windows Phone 8.1 phones

Reviewers Didn't Like

Adding 4G LTE has meant the battery life has taken a hit
The screen resolution is unimpressive
The camera isn't really up to anything more than the odd Instagram snap
Lacks front-facing "selfie" camera
Included 512 MB of RAM can slow down app loading
Visible pixels on the phone's 854x480 display

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Expert reviews and ratings

If you took stock of all of the products that you own and use every day, chances are the most-used thing in your life is a smartphone. These ubiquitous pocket computers keep us constantly informed, entertained, and connected in a world with endless...

By The Verge on May 14, 2015

Whether you're a Windows Phone fan or someone who wants to discover Microsoft's mobile OS without breaking the bank, the 4G-compatible Lumia 635 is an excellent choice. It's responsive and comes with Windows Phone 8.1, as well as all of Nokia's exclusive...

By DigitalVersus on October 14, 2014

Nokia as a device brand may be on its way out, but its legacy is intact with the Lumia 635. Cutting only the most necessary of corners to achieve that vaulted $200 price, the company's first Windows Phone 8.1-based handset is light on the features but...

By MobileSyrup on September 07, 2014

High-spec smartphones are getting cheaper by the day, and there are lots of cheap-as-chips models that can deliver power and quality where you need them. We've rounded up our favourites.Built by Chinese manufacturer Huawei, the Kestrel is impressively...

By Wired UK on August 30, 2014

The Nokia Lumia 635 is a competent little Windows Phone 8.1 mobile with 4G. However, a few too many little niggles and cuts mean it’s not the bargain the Lumia 520 and Lumia 620 were last year.

By TrustedReviews on August 15, 2014

The Nokia Lumia 635 may not have all the latest hardware or the most attractive design, but it certainly works well. It's proof that smartphones don't have to be all-powerful to get the job done. If you're looking for a budget smartphone and don't mind...

By Digital Trends on August 14, 2014

The Nokia Lumia 635 offers a vivid display, responsive performance and long battery life at a wallet-pleasing...

By LaptopMag on July 28, 2014

WIREDVery accessible price for 4G LTE networking and a fresh OS. Windows Phone updated to include Cortana, better notifications, and tighter integration with Microsoft cloud services. Colorful interchangeable covers, solid body. Support for up to 128GB...

By Wired on July 24, 2014

The Nokia Lumia 635's style puts it way ahead of other inexpensive smartphones on T-Mobile, although its camera capabilities are seriously lacking.

By PCMag on July 23, 2014

Nokia's latest budget phone sports 4G and Windows Phone 8.1 out of the box, and benefits from all of the things we liked about the Lumia 630. However, it's not quite enough of an improvement to justify the additional premium.

By TechRadar on July 18, 2014

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Microsoft Lumia 635

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