Microsoft Lumia 535

price, usability, performance, screen, portability

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

price, performance, portability, usability, camera

reception, durability, apps

84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Large, 5-inch screen ; High-res, wide-angle front camera ; Changeable covers

Iffy build quality ; So-so battery life ; Unresponsive screen

Sturdy, colourful build ; Big display ; Full Windows Phone 8.1 ; Wide angle front snapper

Screen sensitivity issues ; Sluggish performance ; Dull display ; Poor rear camera

While this may be a Microsoft branded device, the Nokia Lumia legacy influence is still here. It may be built for a budget consumer, but with a 5-inch display and 5MP selfie shooter, there's still a lot to like here.

Affordable, latest Windows Phone and Lumia software

Display quality is low, touchscreen response is poor, it's sluggish, no 4G

The Lumia 535 is the first Microsoft branded handset and, unfortunately, the experience is poor compared to some of its Lumia predecessors. The poor touchscreen experience feels like a blast from the past, while the exterior finish isn't up to quite...

We're fans of Windows Phone 8.1 but the Lumia 535 compromises in too many areas to make it a bargain at £100. You're better off with a Motorola Moto E or - if you want 4G - the EE Kestrel.

The Microsoft Lumia 535 is very cheap, it has a fun design with interchangeable cases, a 5-megapixel front camera and software features found on higher-end Lumias.

It doesn't have 4G LTE, its under-powered processor results in a sluggish interface, the touchscreen can be unresponsive and the screen is neither sharp nor particularly vivid.

The Lumia 535's cheap price, big screen and colourful body earn it plenty of points, but its lack of 4G LTE, unimpressive display and sometimes sluggish interface mean this phone isn't suitable for anything more than the basics.

Dual-SIM ; Rich software experience ; Great expandable memory options

Lacklustre, unresponsive screen ; Laggy performance ; Disappointing camera

As we mentioned earlier, the Lumia 535 is an interesting choice for Microsoft to place its mark on. We were expecting the rebranding to make its debut on a flagship handset, but siding with the affordable pushes a different message to consumers..

Right now there is only one choice: that of the Moto E. But come the new year when the Lumia 535 is in town you will have a tough choice. It is likely that the Lumia 535 will cost a little more. But it has better storage and camera, and a bigger (if...

The Microsoft Lumia 535 is a cheap and cheerful new Windows-based smartphone that has some benefits over its predecessors, including a slimmer design, a front-facing camera and a bigger display. If you're looking for an ultra-budget smartphone and are...