Microsoft Lumia 550
Codename | Saimaa[1] |
---|---|
Brand | Microsoft |
Manufacturer | Microsoft Mobile |
Series | Lumia |
Compatible networks | EDGE, HSPA+, LTE |
Predecessor | Microsoft Lumia 540 |
Related | Microsoft Lumia 950 |
Dimensions |
136.1 mm (5.36 in) H 67.8 mm (2.67 in) W 9.9 mm (0.39 in) D |
Weight | 141.9 g (5.01 oz) |
Operating system | Windows 10 Mobile |
System on chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 |
CPU | 1.1 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 |
GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 304 |
Memory | 1GB RAM |
Storage | 8 GB |
Removable storage | microSD up to 200 GB |
Battery | User removable Li-ion 2100 mAh |
Data inputs | Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen |
Display | 4.7 in (120 mm) LCD, 1280 × 720 pixels at 315 ppi |
Rear camera |
5 MP 1/4 " sensor 720p video at 30 fps LED flash ƒ/2.4 aperture |
Front camera |
2 MP 480P video, ƒ/2.8 aperture |
Website |
www |
Microsoft Lumia 550 is a budget smartphone manufactured by Microsoft Mobile as part of its Lumia family of Windows-based mobile computing products. It was introduced along with the Lumia 950 and the Lumia 950 XL on October 6, 2015 at a press event held in New York City.[2]
The Lumia 550 was released in December 2015 with Windows 10 Mobile version 1511. In August 2016, Microsoft released the Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update[3][4][5] (also known as Windows 10 Mobile Version 1607).
Reception
Michael Allison of MSPoweruser criticized the Lumia 550 for having lower specs than its predecessor, such as an inferior 5 MP camera that lacks a wide angle lens, missing functionality and a shorter battery life, making it uncompetitive with similar phones in its price range.[6][7]
Sean Cameron of Techradar gave the Lumia 550 3 stars out of 5, praising its screen, camera and speakers, but criticizing the battery life and performance and calling the Windows 10 Mobile operating system "unfinished".[8]
References
- ↑ "Microsoft Lumia 550". Windows Central. Mobile Nations. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- ↑ Statt, Nick (6 October 2015). "Microsoft's new Lumia 550 announced at $139". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- ↑ Brengel, Kellogg (16 August 2016). "Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update now available for some". WinBeta. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
- ↑ Fortin, Michael (2 August 2016). "How to get the Windows 10 Anniversary Update". Windows Experience Blog. Microsoft. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
- ↑ Filip (17 August 2016). "Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update Finally Released". NextPowerUp. TechPowerUp. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
- ↑ Allison, Michael (28 December 2015). "Lumia 550 first impressions: Why does this exist?". MSPoweruser. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
- ↑ Allison, Michael (7 January 2016). "Microsoft Lumia 550 review: One step forward, many steps back". MSPoweruser. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
- ↑ Cameron, Sean (11 February 2016). "Microsoft Lumia 550 review". TechRadar. Future Publishing. Retrieved 13 May 2017.