* Summary * the hardware is good, but certain critical apps needed for a person living in China aren't stable and cause the phone to behave erratically. If you live in the states and use windows for work or home, go for it no questions. If you live abroad, test it out and see if the app ecosystem is dependable!
I use a windows workstation and wanted a phone for work to help access the information I need out on the job. This phone is faster than the predecessor lumia 520 I owned so I'm grateful for that. Skype works fine, and accessing cloud drive (business and personal) is easy and fast enough. Cortana hasn't been amazing yet, but she has come in useful reading text messages and making appointments in my calendar hands free. I've already dropped it from about 1.5 meters and it held up so it meets the durability test (one drop only so far!).
Also, Here Maps are great and anything related to Here in general (driving directions, public transport)! I think that's a big selling point for the phone (thanks Nokia!)
My real disappointment with the phone that makes me give it 3 stars instead of 5 is that it can't run WeChat (the main social app in China) as fast as iOS! (I haven't tried an Android for comparison). When I use WeChat, it frequently cuts out, freezes, alters the sound/microphone settings, and overall just makes the phone unstable.
If WeChat worked, I would give it close to 4 stars~~~ If other apps that are frequently used in China were to work more seamlessly with the phone, I would give it 5 stars!
| Brand | Nokia |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nokia |
| Model | A00020887 |
| Model Name | Nokia Lumia 830 |
| Model year | 2014 |
| Part Number | 6438158684881 |
| RAM | 1024 MB |
| Memory storage capacity | 16 GB |
| Flash memory installed size | 16 GB |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 8 |
| Processor Brand | Qualcomm |
| Processor Speed | 1.2 GHz |
| Number of Processors | 4 |
| Display Technology | LED |
| Standing screen display size | 5 Inches |
| Display type | LCD |
| Color Screen | No |
| Digital zoom | 4 x |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Horizontal resolution | 720 Pixels |
| Maximum vertical resolution | 1280 Pixels |
| Batteries included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Wireless Standard | 802.11n, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g |
| Cellular technology | 2G |
| Connector Type | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB |
| Human Interface Input | Keypad |
| Has auto-focus | Yes |
| Includes rechargable battery | No |
| Includes email software | Yes |
| Includes Remote | No |
| Supports Bluetooth Technology | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Nokia |
| Item model number | A00020887 |
| Product Dimensions | 13.94 x 7.07 x 0.85 cm; 150 g |
| ASIN | B00NB5XFKI |
