Microsoft Lumia 550 review: Low-Five

14 December, 2015
It’s impossible to deny Microsoft’s influential position in the entry-level smartphone market over the last few years. The company has always managed to deliver compelling budget packages at hard-to-beat prices. While success has never been a given for any low-end smartphone, Microsoft seems to have perfected the formula.

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SVK, 21 Dec 2015Lumia phone have Maps, but they are not as accurate like Go... moreThere was something before. I started from wp 6.5 Samsung Omnia Pro. But it wasn't the first wp phone.

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    • 30 Dec 2015

    Anonymous, 28 Dec 2015Hi man, I have same problem with my lumia 550. Can you plea... moreMe too battery life is rubbish did any of u sort the issue?

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      • 29 Dec 2015

      In comparison with 1Gb RAM android phones Lumia wins.
      (w10m still runs better on lower ram)
      In comparison with 8Gb ROM android phones Lumia wins.
      (better SD card support with moving apps and offline maps to SD easily, not every android phone allowing it. Xiaomi can't).

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        • 28 Dec 2015

        maxim, 15 Dec 2015My Lumia 550 also has battery issues. I had 84% battery le... moreHi man, I have same problem with my lumia 550. Can you please tell me did you fix it?

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          • 24 Dec 2015

          AnonD-399271, 15 Dec 2015Cortex A7 in 2015 . No thanks. I mean this would become ou... moreI agree,also 1.1 ghz and win10 os combo pathetic.

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            • 24 Dec 2015

            Process seems to be little low. Can't say about performance on windows 10.

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              • 21 Dec 2015

              what's the point of having a 5 gb os on a phone if it can't run exe ?
              Only running exe files could save windows phone.

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                • 21 Dec 2015

                As earlier i have used lumia 520 so I don't think with battery 2100mh and screen size of 4.7inch it will be able to give a efficient battery backup..
                I have to go to other brands

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                  • 21 Dec 2015

                  Carol, 16 Dec 2015Let me get this, lumia phones do not have maps? Lumia does ... moreLumia phone have Maps, but they are not as accurate like Google Maps, atleast in my country.
                  About social apps, Snapchat is still not (and perhaps never) available on Lumia. Facebook app is still developed by MS, and not provided by FB. Besides MS developed FB app lacks many features from Android. Instagram is still in beta stage on Lumia.

                  BTW I am Windows Phone user sice beginning, and using Windows phone since WP7, WP7.5, WP7.8 and now WP8.1.

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                    • 19 Dec 2015

                    cheap with cool spec and really simple design,,,

                      "The Nokia Lumia 550 employs a 4" LCD screen with 720 x 1280 resolution."

                      ??

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                        • 16 Dec 2015

                        Carol, 16 Dec 2015Let me get this, lumia phones do not have maps? Lumia does ... moreLet me clear, Microsoft supports evry social apps.. nd also provides great experience as compare to android phones..

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                          • 16 Dec 2015

                          As compared to Samsung mobile phones Microsoft is best phones ever.. Even it is affordable nd also it was great experience for using Windows 10 in handset... In 130euro miscrosoft lumia550 gives u bundles of features nd its better then any Android OS in same price and in any manner..

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                            • 16 Dec 2015

                            it amazes me that a Con listed is "No Continuum Support" knowing this is a low budget smartphone....smh

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                              • Carol
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                              • 16 Dec 2015

                              AnOnYmOuS, 15 Dec 2015A general question for windows OS. in terms of apps, do... moreSorry to tell you, but this is the most dumb question in the "smartphone" era... and was questioned a lot since the biggning of iphork. There is a difference between a system that supports and a developer that develops. Now, i highly doubt that their is a system that does not support apps;), especialy,as you say, so many apps, this is hilarious! Yes there are developers that are to much of an as* to develope apps for windows, and even worse, there are some of them that are doing a propaganda against windows. At the end, it is all about money. And there is nothing MS can do about it. What they can do is to release phones so good to gain traction even if their is an app gap. But, that does not mean windows store does not have apps. Cause well, it has more then i need and will ever install on my phone;).

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                                • 16 Dec 2015

                                dd, 15 Dec 2015Low end phones like moto E 2015,samsung J2,sony E4G are al... moreAnother specs biased:))). Boy, first take them in hand use them, test them, make calls access internet, browse, having them in your hand. Then come here and talk nonsense. Lest time i checked a 120 euros device (a samsung, don't recall it' number. Samsung having a "gazillion" of models) i was astound of how somebody can even dare to sell that crapp at that high price. Having said that, the 520 with lower specs beat the crapp out of that device in terms of speed and well, everything. A low end android is a walking dead draging it's guts all over, trippin' often cause of some small rocks;). And this apply to all low ends and not just to the Samsug ones. Even the mini variants of the flagships are well, crappppppppp!

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                                  • 16 Dec 2015

                                  Anonymous, 15 Dec 2015No adblocker in any browser makes 640... unusable!Well, when you use "za brain" you realise when using one, their are no adds or quite a small amount that do not interfere with users experience;).

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                                    • 16 Dec 2015

                                    SVK, 15 Dec 2015I think Lumia 550 can be good alternative to feature phones... moreLet me get this, lumia phones do not have maps? Lumia does not have social apps? I wander, why some people even comment? With such a "knowledge", makes no sense! If you know nothing, then better shut it. Is more helpful then you think.

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                                      • 16 Dec 2015

                                      SDKforLumia, 15 Dec 2015Lumia 535 has SD 200 not 210.what big of a difference does it make! at least the lumia 535 have better selfie camera

                                        hi, Microsoft phones comes with a simplistic design on their handsets a little conservative as I speak compare to all other devices, and yet the most drawback of its all is the Microsoft app store and its "app lists"