Nokia Lumia 635

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Reviews for the Nokia Lumia 635

80% Nokia Lumia 635
Source: It Pro Archive.org version
For such a low-cost 4G device, the Nokia Lumia 635 performs admirably, especially when you consider the free upgrade to Windows 10. Unfortunately, the battery life does let the team down a little, but if you’re used to charging your phone a couple of times a day, then you probably won’t notice this niggle.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/30/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Nokia Lumia 635 review
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Nokia Lumia 635 is one of the cheaper 4G phones, and the cheapest 4G Windows Phone we’ve reviewed. However, as we said of the Lumia 630, it doesn’t feel anywhere near as competitive as the Lumia 520 and Lumia 620 did when they were released back in 2013.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/15/2014
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 70% display: 60% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%

Nokia Lumia 635: No Selfies, but a Good Bargain
Source: Recode Archive.org version
Call quality was also clear as I made several calls around San Francisco using T-Mobile’s network, and I experienced fairly good data speeds. Based on Ookla’s Speedtest app, I averaged download speeds of 9.47 megabits per second and upload speeds of 7.95 Mbps. When my colleague Walt Mossberg tested the 3G-only Moto E, he struggled to get download speeds of even 2 Mbps, though this was over AT&T’s network, and in different cities (New York and Washington, D.C.).
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/31/2014

70% Nokia Lumia 635
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
No, you don't get a front camera or flash on the back, but the $168 Nokia Lumia 635 is a solid choice for the price. This Windows Phone delivers smooth performance, long battery life and a surprisingly lovely display. The 5-MP camera isn't great, but Nokia's suite of camera apps helps make the best of it.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/28/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% Nokia Lumia 635
Source: Wired Magazine Archive.org version
So it’s a very basic phone that meets almost all the requirements of a modern smartphone user (reminder: NO front-facing camera). But the 625′s 4G capabilities and its low price make it something more than just another satisfactory phone. They make it a good buy.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/24/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%

Deep-dive review: The Lumia 635 smartphone -- a study in contrasts
Source: Computerworld.com Archive.org version
Overall, the Lumia 635 is an odd mix of hardware cutbacks for affordability with some premium software features thrown in. It's rather strange that the Lumia 635, which has a single camera and only a moderately good display and processor, is the first to offer Windows Phone 8.1 and the perks that come with it, such as Office software, Here Drive+ navigation and a Cortana digital assistant that is sophisticated enough to create reminders by tracking information inside of emails. Maybe the phone doesn't know if it wants to be a kid or a grown-up.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/24/2014

70% Nokia Lumia 635 (T-Mobile)
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
But there are a few major caveats. That lack of a front-facing camera will be a deal breaker for many. To get a decent front-facing camera and LTE in a current phone on T-Mobile, you need to make a big price jump up to the excellent Moto G for $219. You'll lose the expandable memory, but you'll gain the more mainstream world of Android apps.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/23/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%

60% Lumia 635 review: Could this be the low-priced future of Windows Phone?
Source: PC World Archive.org version
I wonder, though, how many Lumia 635s will be returned when consumers discover the lack of a front-facing camera. That’s a real blow to the platform, especially when you factor in the lack of first-party apps in the Windows Store. Phones like the Lumia 1020, Lumia Icon, and Lumia 1520 have given Lumia owners something to brag about. Phones like the Lumia 635 will straddle the narrow line between value and mediocrity.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/21/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%

Nokia Lumia 635 Review
Source: Slashgear Archive.org version
Nokia - or Microsoft, as the future would have it - has another winner on their hands on the low end. If the same distribution is used as the Nokia Lumia 520 and Nokia Lumia 521, I see no reason why the Nokia Lumia 635 shouldn’t have similar success.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/20/2014

80% Fast and cheap
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Nokia Lumia 635 is nigh-on identical to the Nokia Lumia 630, only with the addition of 4G connectivity. But the resultant bump up in price carries things in the wrong direction. All of a sudden, comparisons to similarly priced Android phones become less flattering, and a case for buying the Lumia 635 becomes tougher to make. The Lumia 635 remains a decent all-round phone, though, with a level of build quality that outshines anything else at this price point and a fresh new Windows Phone 8.1 OS.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/17/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 70% features: 80% workmanship: 80%

80% Nokia Lumia 635 review
Source: Expert Reviews Archive.org version
The Nokia Lumia 635 is a great value 4G Windows phone, but its shorter battery life than its 3G counterpart may be a bit of a deal-breaker for those hoping to get all the benefits of the Lumia 630 with faster data speeds. We're big fans of both phones, but if 4G isn't a priority, we'd stick with the Lumia 630.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/17/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Nokia Lumia 635
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
The Nokia Lumia 635 is a slight update to an already well-rounded budget blower that brings 4G powers to the table and a slicker, glossy body too. Even though Windows 8.1 packs in many features we've been craving for ages, it's still playing catch-up with the big boys of the phone world. But if you're after a basic, no-nonsense phone that ditches the bells and whistles for a speedy 4G connection, iPhone 5c-style styling and a solid OS, the Lumia 635 could be the budget handset you've been waiting for - and you can bet it'll get even cheaper with network branding too.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/10/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

Nokia Lumia 630 and Lumia 635 hands-on review: Affordable Windows Phone 8.1 smartphones
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
As expected, Nokia has updated its smartphone line-up with some new Lumia handsets running on the freshly announced Windows Phone 8.1 operating system. The Lumia 630 and Lumia 635 are the two more affordable options while the Lumia 930 is the firm's new flagship device.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 04/03/2014

Foreign Reviews

70% Nokia Lumia 630
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 10/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 09/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%

81% Nokia Lumia 635
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 10/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 09/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 81%

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The Nokia Lumia 635 is the slightly bigger brother of the 630. The biggest difference is the inclusion of 4G LTE compatibility in the Lumia 635. So, it's a budget phone aiming at those that want to experience 4G LTE without paying a premium.

The 635 is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with a clock rate of 1.2 GHz, which is pretty decent for a budget device of its price. The drawback is it only comes with 512 MB of RAM, which hinders its performance. Expect some lag during multitasking and more resource-hungry applications.

The Lumia 635 sports a 4.5-inch IPS screen with 480 x 854 resolution and includes Clearblack technology. The resolution is actually a little low. So, there will be a lack of sharpness. However, with IPS and Clearblack, expect good viewing angles and better than average outdoor legibility.

The 5 MP rear camera doesn't come with flash. So shooting at night is out of the question. The camera is good enough for taking simple shots. The Lumia 635 doesn't feature a front camera, which is a let-down. The device is powered by a 1830 mAh battery. This is more than enough to make it through the entire day with the low specs. However, having 4G on will drain it faster. If you’re looking for a budget Windows 8 phone with 4G capability, the Lumia 635 is your best bet.

Qualcomm Adreno 305: Integrated mid-range graphics card in the Snapdragon 400 and S4 Plus SoCs that supports OpenGL ES 3.0 and features unified shaders.

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

unknown: » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

4.50":

This display is tiny. You will probably see very little on the screen and be able to use mini-resolutions.

Nokia: Nokia is a Finnish company founded in 1865 and headquartered in Finland. The company is known for its telecommunications equipment and cell phones. Nokia was one of the leading manufacturers of cell phones in the 1990s and has expanded its business into networking and technology solutions in recent years. 

In 2011, Nokia partnered with Microsoft on Windows-based cell phones and sold the entire cell phone division to Microsoft in 2014, which limited the Nokia brand name to basic cell phones. In 2016, Finnish electronics manufacturer HMD Global entered into a licensing agreement with Nokia, bought the remaining Nokia name rights from Microsoft Mobile, and since 2017 has exclusively offered Nokia cell phones worldwide, which are based on Android, among other things, and are produced by Foxconn.

73.73%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.

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