Microsoft Launches Lumia 435 and Lumia 532 budget Windows Phone offerings with Dual-SIM Support

Microsoft Phone has launched two budget Lumia Windows Phones, the Lumia 435 and Lumia 532 targeting the lower end segment (for first time smartphone buyers) starting at a price $81. 

Microsoft Lumia 435 Specifications

• Display: 4-inch, WVGA (480x800 pixels)
• Processor: 1.2 GHz Dual-core, Snapdragon 200
• GPU: Adreno 302
• OS: Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim Update
• Memory: 1 GB RAM, 8 GB ROM Expandable upto 128 GB
• Camera: 2 MP FF Rear camera, VGA Front camera 
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (optional), 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, FM Radio, GPS with aGPS support
• Battery: 1560 mAh

Microsoft Lumia 435 Dual SIM Specs and Photos

The Lumia 435 and Lumia 435 Dual-SIM are the cheapest Windows Phone offerings. They have been priced at $81 (about Rs. 5100 or EUR 69) and will be available in bright green, bright orange, white and black colors starting February in APAC, IMEA and Europe.

Microsoft Lumia 532 Specifications

• Display: 4-inch, WVGA (480x800 pixels)
• Processor: 1.2 GHz Quad-core, Snapdragon 200
• GPU: Adreno 302
• OS: Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim Update
• Memory: 1 GB RAM, 8 GB ROM Expandable upto 128 GB
• Camera: 5 MP FF Rear camera, VGA Front camera 
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (optional), 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, FM Radio, GPS with aGPS support
• Battery: 1560 mAh

Microsoft Lumia 532 Specs and Photos

The Lumia 532 and Lumia 532 Dual-SIM will be available in February as well in the aforementioned regions in Lumia's classic color scheme for $93 (about Rs. 5800 or EUR 79).

Microsoft is looking for a home-run in the budget segment with these new offerings which the company feels will be a replacement of the still popular Lumia 520. Although Windows Phone has grown as a OS but it still lacks the exposure and ease of use offered by Android and iOS. But if more people start using Windows Phone's then that might change rapidly.