Microsoft announced the release of its budget Lumia smartphone.
The Lumia 530 is the lowest-priced Windows Phone to date, priced at around $114. The new device has a 4-inch FWVGA (854 x 480) display, quad-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor, 512MB of RAM and 4GB of internal memory (with support for 128GB microSD storage).
There’s a 5-megapixel camera on the rear, the Lumia 530 will also come in both single and dual SIM (3G) variants and interchangeable back covers available in orange, green, white and dark grey colors.
“We are moving quickly to help more people experience the uncompromised Lumia technologies, third party apps, and Microsoft services that we deliver on our flagship products, “ said Jo Harlow, Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Devices Group. “Lumia 530 underscores our commitment to making affordable smartphones for everyone, and introducing more people to the best of Microsoft.”
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Rollout begins next month in “select markets”, full details on specs and availability here.
