Overall Score
58.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#3515)58.4
Performance(#10436)54.3
Camera(#1780)46.8
Display(#5475)70.5
Battery(#1399)61.5
Build(#8624)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Nokia Lumia 830
Short Review
- The Nokia Lumia 830 features a sleek design with dimensions of 139.4 x 70.7 x 8.5 mm and a weight of 150g, available in multiple colors including orange, green, and black.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, delivering a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi.
- Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset and a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, the phone provides adequate performance for everyday tasks with 1GB of RAM.
- The 10 MP rear camera includes optical image stabilization and can record video at 1080p, while the front-facing camera is 0.9 MP.
- The battery capacity is 2200 mAh, supporting wireless charging but lacking fast charging capabilities.
- Running on Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, it is upgradable to Windows 10, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The phone has a microUSB 2.0 port and a standard headphone jack.
- Overall, the Lumia 830 combines a solid build with decent performance and camera capabilities for its time.
- Special features include wireless charging and a variety of color options.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionAlso known as Nokia Lumia 830 RM-984
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 305
Memory16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera10 MP
Main Camera Details10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", AF, OIS
Front Camera0.9 MP
Front Camera Details0.9 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video720p
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2200 mAh, removable (BV-L4A)
Charging DetailsWireless (Qi)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions139.4 x 70.7 x 8.5 mm (5.49 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)
Weight150 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsOrange, green, white, black, gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
OS VersionMicrosoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes