Microsoft launches most affordable Lumia at Rs 5,299

The product has Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with a dual-core CPU that can run at 1.2 GHz speed and has internal storage of 8 GB

Microsoft on Thursday launched its most affordable offering in the Lumia range, the Lumia 430 Dual SIM, at Rs 5,299 apiece. With the latest Windows Phone 8.1 update and Lumia Denim, it promises to offer faster and smoother user experience, similar to those offered in high-end Lumia smartphones.

The product has Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with a dual-core CPU that can run at 1.2 GHz, a four-inch WVGA display, and a smart dual SIM that allows people to assign unique profiles to SIM cards or switch between 'home' and 'work'. The device has an internal storage capacity of 8 GB which is expandable to up to 128 GB using SD cards. Additionally, it also offers 30 GB of free cloud storage on Microsoft OneDrive. The company said in a statement that the product will upgrade to Windows 10.

“The Lumia 430 Dual SIM continues our commitment to combining the right hardware, software, services and apps with the right price, to give consumers a smartphone they can afford and be proud to use. With the introduction of the Lumia 430 Dual SIM, we have unlocked the promise of smartphone ownership for many more consumers. We will take the product to consumers via Knockout on Wheels, to build familiarity with the Windows Phone ecosystem and demonstrate the consistent and uncompromised experience that the Windows Operating System offers across price points,” said Ravi Kunwar, director (North), Nokia India, a subsidiary of Microsoft Mobile Oy.