Nokia, as a brand, evokes a lot of emotions. For a large number of Indians, their first phones would most likely have been Nokias. We are talking about a brand that transcended all divisions based on social class - rich, poor and middle. A brand that a surprising number of Indians swear by even today. A brand that truly "connected people".
But alas, Nokia’s glory days have finally come to an end. Microsoft, the tech major that acquired Nokia’s handset division, recently announced the launch of the Microsoft Lumia 535 - the first smartphone that isn’t preceded by the Nokia tag. The last major launch that we are likely to see from the original company with its own Nokia branding is the Lumia 730 Dual SIM.
This phone is a big upgrade to last year’s Lumia 720( Review| Pictures) . The mid-range Lumia 730 Dual SIM adds a good mix of features that include a capable processor, sufficient RAM, 6.7-megapixel primary camera, and - its most promoted feature - a 5-megapixel, 24mm wide-angle front camera. Let’s find out how the Lumia 730 Dual SIM fares in our tests, and ascertain if Nokia can exit the world stage with its head held high.