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choosing lumia- buying first touchscreen/smartphone

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curious_tech Original post #1
Oct 25, 2014 at 12:11 AM
Well,
I plan to get my first touchscreen/smartphone. After jotting down all the requirements I found Nokia 520,525 or 630 single sim suits my needs which are-
1. Emails Checking
2. Whatsapp
3. Occasionally using camera
4. Experience & Feel the Windows mobile technology

I won't able to use Wi-Fi unless at home so for 5-6 hrs I have to rely on 2g data connection.

There's mouth watering offer going on ebay for Lumia 530 but the most of reviews on flipkart & gsmarena indicates not giving good amount of battery backup.

I wonder if reviewers had just wrote down based on gaming, movies, 24x7 wifi, let it be

As title suggested I heard some bitter reviews on nokia 630 single & dual sim draining a lot battery despite 1830mAh but was it related to particular batch that went horribly wrong? I'm in favor of it only because of battery capacity.


It will be much of helpful if Lumia owners could advice going in right direction.
tanmaymohan
Oct 25, 2014 at 12:33 AM
If you consider gaming 525 is good to go
If you want a basic normal good to go device : 520/530
Bigger screen and better battery : 630

I own both 525 and 630(single sim) and 630 gives more battery life than 525.

Camera is fine
C
Oct 25, 2014 at 10:39 AM
thanks tanmay for quick help.

Since how long you own Lumia 630? as I expressed my concern over battery issues; did you ever face faster battery draining during basic tasks?
tanmaymohan
Oct 26, 2014 at 6:12 PM
No I didnt face any specific battery drains. I bought the phone 3 months ago.