Yes this is a Windows Phone, Yes this is running the new Windows 10 (Mobile Version). However this is also a budget handset which for the price has a good number of features which will suit some people.
It should be noted that early hands on previews noted the phone includes Gorilla Glass 3 and also supports Fast Charge technology. The handset also supports the ability to use a 200GB Micro SD card to expand it's 8GB of memory and a high pixel density (PPI 315) screen.
Some Microsoft Marketing Blurb
Experience the power of Windows 10 at a price that won’t hurt your wallet. With 4G LTE connectivity, smooth multitasking, and the all new Microsoft Edge browser, you can get to what matters faster.
The Lumia 550 is designed for 4G LTE, so you’ll get a blazing fast data connection to let you get more done. Multitasking is super smooth across all of your open apps with a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ quad-core processor, while the beautiful 4.7” HD display is great for viewing documents and pictures. All at a price that won’t put a dent in your wallet.
More details on the handset can be found on the Microsoft Store http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/mobile/phone/lumia550/
Top comments
smelladeal
19 Nov 154#23
:smirk: Really?
MightyHorace to smelladeal
19 Nov 154#29
I am a Windows Phone champion, I started on the Lumia 720, then switched to the Samsung Ativ S and then jumped onto the Lumia 930. I always felt the phones met all my expectations. I will admit that I too jumped ship to Android in August thanks to a tempting OnePlus 2 invite but I really do miss the Windows experience and have a iPhone for work. However the simply live tiles and calendar structure all worked so well for me, all the information I wanted was always present without the need for jumping into apps.
I think the biggest issue from the iOS and Android camps is that if you haven't used the device and simply say that it doesn't have the apps you use then I would disagree, I never once jumped ship because of apps. XBOX Music, Mix Radio, Spotify sorted out my music needs, Facebook, Tweeter, Instagram all covered as well. I would say the app quality of Android and iOS is extremely bad, very buggy and at least with Windows the interface of all the apps have a consistant experience, use one and you know how to use them all. It's a good platform just the majority focus on quantity of apps rather than the quality of the experience.
hobsgrg
19 Nov 154#32
Windows Phone runs MUCH better on low end hardware than Android. I don't doubt your experience on an Android phone with snapdragon 200 was poor, however you'd get a far better experience on Windows Phone. Windows Phone don't sell many phones, but the ones that sell are almost all low cost ones, and that is because Windows Phone runs better than Android on a low spec device.
chancooluk
19 Nov 154#20
It's also available for £59.99 on PAYG Upgrade, O2 and Vodafone, no top-up required.
All comments (86)
smelladeal
19 Nov 152#1
Budget winner on paper, without a shadow. 4.7" 720p HD screen , SD card slot, 8MB internal storage, front & back cams, 1Gig Ram, you can`t go wrong. Price is sure to come down as well. Heat.
MrPuddington to smelladeal
19 Nov 151#9
Yes, but it has Windows Mobile, which is not real Windows of course. Even Microsoft seems confused about the distinction. Sure, universal apps may turn out to be great, but so far developer interest has been quite restrained. I really want to like like Windows Mobile, because it certainly avoids some of the annoying aspects of Android. But it comes down to apps, and some of my essential apps are just missing.
shyguy91 to smelladeal
19 Nov 153#17
8mb isn't even enough to install 1 app, COLD. :stuck_out_tongue:
hafizpatel to smelladeal
19 Nov 15#37
Lol. Must be 8GB of internal storage. 8MB days are long gone.
LazybeatX
19 Nov 15#2
looks nice for the price
smelladeal
19 Nov 153#3
....oh, and replaceable battery!
fishmaster to smelladeal
19 Nov 153#10
Which almost never matters
bilbob
19 Nov 151#4
and 4g...
rini67
19 Nov 15#5
What a price! Heat from me:-)
AzNDeals
19 Nov 15#6
This, or a 535?
Opinions please
amour3k to AzNDeals
19 Nov 153#11
+1 lol.
fishmaster to AzNDeals
19 Nov 15#13
I think you got your answer :smiley:
MightyHorace
19 Nov 151#7
The 550 comes with Windows 10 baked in. While the processor isn't the greatest for a generic smart phone it is an improvement over the Lumia 535. Also the screen on the 550 is a significant improvement (although now lacks gorilla glass), image quality will certainly look far better on the Lumia 550 over many rivals due to it's high pixel (ppi 315). I have preordered as a Christmas gift. My mum has been on the HTC 8X for a number of years and is due an update.
gsusx
19 Nov 15#8
hmmmm nice small screen size could be a good second phone
a_user to gsusx
9 Dec 15#82
The 8x is still a great handset, it's still by far the most comfortable handset in the hand that I've ever owned. Slimmer than pretty much every other phone out there too, and rubbery - if you like that kind of thing.
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Opening post
Yes this is a Windows Phone, Yes this is running the new Windows 10 (Mobile Version). However this is also a budget handset which for the price has a good number of features which will suit some people.
It should be noted that early hands on previews noted the phone includes Gorilla Glass 3 and also supports Fast Charge technology. The handset also supports the ability to use a 200GB Micro SD card to expand it's 8GB of memory and a high pixel density (PPI 315) screen.
Some Microsoft Marketing Blurb
Experience the power of Windows 10 at a price that won’t hurt your wallet. With 4G LTE connectivity, smooth multitasking, and the all new Microsoft Edge browser, you can get to what matters faster.
The Lumia 550 is designed for 4G LTE, so you’ll get a blazing fast data connection to let you get more done. Multitasking is super smooth across all of your open apps with a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ quad-core processor, while the beautiful 4.7” HD display is great for viewing documents and pictures. All at a price that won’t put a dent in your wallet.
More details on the handset can be found on the Microsoft Store
http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/mobile/phone/lumia550/
Top comments
I think the biggest issue from the iOS and Android camps is that if you haven't used the device and simply say that it doesn't have the apps you use then I would disagree, I never once jumped ship because of apps. XBOX Music, Mix Radio, Spotify sorted out my music needs, Facebook, Tweeter, Instagram all covered as well. I would say the app quality of Android and iOS is extremely bad, very buggy and at least with Windows the interface of all the apps have a consistant experience, use one and you know how to use them all. It's a good platform just the majority focus on quantity of apps rather than the quality of the experience.
All comments (86)
Opinions please
The 8x is still a great handset, it's still by far the most comfortable handset in the hand that I've ever owned. Slimmer than pretty much every other phone out there too, and rubbery - if you like that kind of thing.