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Nokia Lumia 830#3480

Released: 2014

Nokia Lumia 830

Overall Score

40.7

Category Breakdown

Overall(#3480)40.7
Performance(#5779)47.3
Camera(#1434)63.5
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#537)81.0
Build(#3409)16.0
Connectivity(#3184)56.4
Audio(#1963)8.9

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
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, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", AF, OIS
Main Camera FeaturesZeiss optics, LED flash, panorama
Front Camera0.9 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video720p
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity2200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2200 mAh, removable (BV-L4A)
Charging DetailsWireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions139.4 x 70.7 x 8.5 mm (5.49 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)
Weight150 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsOrange, green, white, black, gold
Foldable
SAR0.87 W/kg (head)     0.83 W/kg (body)

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass