This Windows phone Nokia cheap seduced by its versatility

With the Lumia 620, Nokia offers a smart phone with 

Windows Phone 8 at unbeatable value for money.

the promise

Launched in February, the Nokia Lumia 620 Windows phone is the third-generation of the Finnish manufacturer. Less upscale than their elders the Lumia 920 and 820, this small smart phone is well equipped in terms of its price. What is it to use? Our verdict after testing.

reality

Despite its modest price of 250 euros, the new smart phone from Nokia clearly worth seeing. Running Windows Phone 8, the Lumia 620 benefits from the advantages of Microsoft System: sufficient power regardless of use, coupled with a functional and fluid interface. Good definition, a small 3.8-inch screen also displays brightness and contrast cash among the best. Only the all-plastic and plump (but good finish) mobile phone shell distinguishes it from its prestigious Seniors - oh how much more expensive - the Lumia 920 and 820.

Excellent functional richness

On an average battery life which is very acceptable with 9 h in 30 calls and about 5 hours surfing, Lumia 620, like the other models in the range, benefits from the wealth of Nokia services. They mainly include GPS navigation mode full and unlimited free listening streaming music, exclusive to the brand. Much less exceptional than the Lumia 920, its 5 mega pixel sensor will satisfy the greatest number, poster printing still not recommended. Finally, the player supports most HD video formats.

Comfortable and expandable storage

Unlike many smart phones less than 150 euros, the Lumia 620 has a generous 8 GB of internal memory (with 5.4 GB available for storage of personal files) and it can be increased by a reader supports MicroSD cards up to 64 GB Supporters surfing and downloading will also enjoy compatibility with 3G + mobile network operators and that up to 21 Mbit / s. In short, with all these advantages combined with a system of interchangeable covers in bright colors, the Lumia 620 should appeal, not only to teens on a tight budget. Free has also included in its catalog at a price of 199 euros.

the verdict

Responsive and comfortable to use, the Lumia 620 has a highly successful alliance: the Microsoft system and Nokia hardware. But this is the screen, modest in size but the performance display, it really affordable Lumia pulls out of the game for all these qualities, he became head of our comparative smart phones less than 250 euros and deserves 5 star rating.