NOKIA Lumia 735 Pro Reviews

We all thought that the Microsoft Lumia 640 would be the posterchild for the affordable segment of the Windows Phone camp, especially when its presence was in full force during Mobile World Congress 2015. After checking out the Microsoft Lumia 735, however, we have a change in heart because this feels more like a fitting candidate. Aesthetically, we adore the classic Lumia styling, as it features removable rear casings that are available in an assortment of color ranges – conjuring up an upbeat, cool design. In the US, it’s currently available for purchase via Verizon Wireless, where it recently received a drop in price to $29.99 on-contract – down from the initial $79.99. That’s pretty valuable considering it’s a compact, decently performing Windows Phone. Going the off-contract route instead? Well, it’s still pretty competitive at $192. For those on a budget and who prefer the tight Microsoft integration, the Lumia 735 is reasonable choice.

While the Lumia 735 is generally a good mid-range handset from a hardware standpoint, I can't recommend it at its current price. For $300 (unlocked), the handset is too expensive to make it a clear winner in this market segment. Aside from LTE support, there is no clear advantage to getting the Lumia 735 over the impressive and affordable 2nd-generation Moto G, which comes with similar hardware for just $180.