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Last updated: November 2, 2026
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Microsoft Lumia 640
7.7
Microsoft Lumia 640
Microsoft · Windows Phone 8.1
Pros
+ Price
+ Solid mid-tier performance
+ Storage expansion with microSD
+ Dual SIM variants in select markets
Cons
− Weak front-facing camera
− Slippery grip
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
7.5
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
Microsoft · Windows Phone 8.1
Pros
+ Excellent camera quality
+ Vibrant colors and deep blacks
+ Smooth processor performance
+ Long battery life
Cons
− Only 8GB of internal storage
− Reflective display in bright light
Microsoft Lumia 550
7.4
Microsoft Lumia 550
Microsoft · Windows 10
Pros
+ Price
+ Display
+ microSD support
+ 4G LTE
Cons
− Limited internal storage
− Lackluster front-facing camera
− Bland design
− Windows 10 is a personal taste issue
Nokia 215
7.3
Nokia 215
Microsoft · Custom Nokia OS Series 30
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
7.3
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Microsoft · Android 11
Microsoft Lumia 532
7.2
Microsoft Lumia 532
Microsoft · Windows Phone 8.1
Microsoft Lumia 950
7.2
Microsoft Lumia 950
Microsoft · Android 10
Pros
+ Sharp and clear display
+ Smooth performance during all tasks
+ Excellent picture quality in good and low light situations
Cons
− Iris detector feature doesn't work all the time
− Continuum feature requires peripheral accessories and only works with a few apps
− Very limited app selection in Microsoft Store
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
7.1
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
Microsoft · Windows Phone 10
Pros
+ Sharp display with accurate colors and excellent contrast
+ Camera provides detailed images in bright and low light situations
+ Smooth performance
Cons
− App gap between Android and iOS
− Mediocre sunlight legibility
− Boring and basic design
Microsoft Lumia 535
7.0
Microsoft Lumia 535
Microsoft · Windows Phone 8.1
Microsoft Lumia 650
6.9
Microsoft Lumia 650
Microsoft · Windows 10
Pros
+ Vivid colors and deep blacks
+ Good battery life
+ Good performance for basic tasks
+ Premium design
Cons
− Lack of apps
− Very grainy low light pictures
Microsoft Lumia 435
6.8
Microsoft Lumia 435
Microsoft · Windows Phone 8.1
Pros
+ Affordable price tag
+ Good battery life
+ Cortana support
+ Front facing camera inclusion
+ Good sunlight legibility
Cons
− Limited onboard storage
− Poor main camera quality
− Stutters and lag during processor intensive apps
− No multi-tasking
− Low res screen
Microsoft Surface Duo
6.5
Microsoft Surface Duo
Microsoft · Android 10
Pros
+ Solid Design
+ Thin for a dual-display phone
+ Strong hinge
+ Supports Microsoft Pen
Cons
− Buggy software
− Expensive
− Poor camera
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K Divakar · Answered

When a file is unsupported, it won't appear but it is stored in phone memory. Some mp4 files don't support in my lumia 535 so they don't appear. There's a trick to find the files which you receive from bluetooth: Before receiving a file from another phone, say him/her to change the extension of the file to .txt then after receiving that file, it'll be saved in documents folder of the phone memory. Whether it's annoying to change multiple files's extension but it works excellent.

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noman chaudhry · Answered

i just received a movie . the size of the file i received is 500mb and i have 1gb free space in the mobile .after i received a file my phone space is 510mb and i dont find a movie in my phone . i just checked all my phone folders ,docoments,saved pictuers every folder but i didnt find that. help me to find that movie or how i delete that movie.

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Carl · Answered

Depends on what kind of files it is.Pictures are in Photos app > Albums > Saved pictures Videos are in the same folder as pictures Music files are in Music + Videos app > Music Documents are in Office app.

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shikha · Answered

Hi.i m using Microsoft Lumia 535.by using internet if I'm reading any thing like recipes ,if I want to save it in my phone permanently,its not happening.save option is also not there.plz help I don't know

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jitendra kumar · Answered

I received Microsoft Lumia 535. Its good in function but it has too many drawbacks I.e. No camera zoom, getting too hot during uses, too short charger cable. Finally I want to know how can I get zoom camera facility in my. Lumia 535 & heating is as usual or manufacturing's fault.

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SIMONA SIMSCHA · Answered

Hello! My Lumia 535 haven,t zoom Please,tell me a link to download for can use zoom in my pictures Tell me please,step y step Thank you!

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Ismail555 · Answered

this is the easiest way to install two WhatsApp who using windows 8 phone like lumia. It's a beta version and official too so its really good, go by this link then you can see WhatsApp beta just click on it then will open play store you can install from there. If you go directly play store its not visible. Link

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sangeet Mathews · Answered

I cant install any apps on my windows 535 and its asking tp setup family on Microsoft account from a pc and try installing. can anyone help me with this

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ravi mishra · Answered

Camera zoom: Lumia 520, 520T, 521, 525, 526, 620, 625, 630, 630 Dual SIM, 635, 636, 636 4G, 638 4G, 640 Dual SIM, 640 Dual SIM DTV, 640 LTE, 640 LTE Dual SIM, 640 XL, 640 XL Dual SIM, 640 XL LTE, 640 XL LTE Dual SIM, 720, 720T, 730 Dual SIM, 735, 820, 830, 920, 920T, 925, 925T, 930, 1020, 1320, 1520, and Icon

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Dhiraj · Answered

Very poor mobile company Microsoft Lumia Please don't get this phone It have no any applock and better software It is poor than china phone

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Elias · Answered

i have a lumia 535 and it had a very badly scratched up camera lens. to the point that the camera could not focus on anything and the pictures looked like i was taking pictures inside of a house full of cigarette smokers. very cloudy. the solution is simple and cheap. although time consuming. what you will need 1, two to four small boxes of matches (really) 2, a hand held eraser. not the ones on a pencil. the white square erasers work best first take the back off of the phone lay the lumia 535 phone face down on a flat table open a box of matches discard the matches and keep the striker part of the box. use the sandpaper part. of the box taring off the excess box paper. then use that sandpaper on the lens. rubbing back and forth or in circular rotation. what ever is comfortable to you. do this for 2 to 5 minutes, or until the scratches are gone and the lens just looks a little fuzzy. then use the eraser in the same way as the sand paperuntill it looks like smooth glass again. repeet this cycle until all the scratches are gone. and ya! done! FYI for my 535 it took me over an hour. but mine was VERY scratched up. now it takes perfect pictures. NO scratches. also. make sure that the matches you buy are NOT strike anywhere matches. the sandpaper on those boxes are to course. and turn off the phone. or at least turn off double tap to wake. or your phone will go crazy. hope this helps.

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S1W · Answered

I tried the toothpaste tricking with rubbing alcohol and it cleaned it up a little but not much.I haven't tried nail polish remover yet to see if it cleans even better.What I did is put 3M Scotch Transparent Tape on the lense and trimmed off the excess with a exacto knife.Product Link: http://www.scotchtape.ca/wps/portal/3M/en_CA/CAGlobalScotchBrand/Scotch/Products/Catalogue/~/Scotch-Transparent-Tape-with-Dispenser-39-C?N=4335+3293775522+3294529206&rt=dIt's completely clear and helped clear up the fogginess of my lense until I upgrade or if I can get a replacement part.

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Carl · Answered

While I haven't tried transferring files using SHAREit with 2 different platforms, transferring is really easy as the app has instructions you just have to follow.

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Carl · Answered

Check the battery on the back, make sure it fits properly. If it is and restart persist, I suggest that you install Microsoft's Stop Restart App (link)

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Carl · Answered

Hi there. Try fixing time and date, make sure timezone is correct. Also check if you have stable internet connection on the phone. Then restart the phone. Let us know how it goes.

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sajeev · Answered

i couldn't open the insider app it continuously prompts Server error or change your time and date. help me Please . !

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Carl · Answered

Hi there guys! Here's the link to create a Microsoft account: Click here!

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