Win HD LTE vs Lumia 830
The new Win HD LTE from Blu is a beautiful mid-range Windows Phone
device, but how does it stack up against other mid-range Windows Phone
handsets? The Lumia 830, for example, is a solid mid-range device,
meaning it doesn’t have all the top-notch specs you’d find on an actual
flagship phone, but it performs well for a mid-range. Let’s compare the
specs of these two devices.
The Lumia 830 features a 5-inch 1280 x 720 IPS display, 296 ppi pixel density, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, 16GB of storage and 1GB of RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor clocked at 1.2GHz. The device also features a 10MP camera with LED flash and autofocus. There is also a HD 0.9 MP wide angle front camera. The device weighs 150g.
The Blu Win HD LTE sports a 5-inch 1280 x 720 IPS display, 293 ppi pixel density, 8GB of storage and 1GB of RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor clocked at 1.2 GHz. The device also features an 8MP camera with LED flash and autofocus. The Win HD LTE also features a 2MP front camera. The device weighs 146g.
The Lumia 830 features Nano SIM connectivity, while the Win HD LTE features Dual SIM (Micro SIM and Mini SIM). Both devices are running Windows Phone 8.1 and can be upgraded to Windows 10 when the operating system is released this summer.
So as you can see, the specs on both devices are relatively similar. The Lumia is the optimal choice, since it features exclusive Lumia apps, a fantastic camera, and Microsoft support. However, the Win HD LTE is a great alternative if you are basing your decision on price.
The Win HD LTE comes with the stock camera app, which is available on every Windows Phone 8.1 device. I took a few photos using the Win HD LTE, along with the Win HD and the Lumia 830 (using the Nokia Camera app). One thing I really liked about the stock camera app vs. the Nokia Camera app is the speed. The stock camera app loads almost immediately while the Nokia Camera app took longer than a second to open. Why is this a big deal? I’d rather not stand there waiting for a camera app to open when I want to take a shot as quickly as possible.
So how did the camera fare against the Lumia 830 and previous generation Win HD? Let’s take a look. By default, the Win HD LTE took photos at 3264×2448 resolution, while the Win HD took photos at the same resolution. The Lumia 830, on the other hand, took photos at 3840×2160 resolution. Let’s look at some sample shots from all three phones.
The Lumia 830 features a 5-inch 1280 x 720 IPS display, 296 ppi pixel density, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, 16GB of storage and 1GB of RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor clocked at 1.2GHz. The device also features a 10MP camera with LED flash and autofocus. There is also a HD 0.9 MP wide angle front camera. The device weighs 150g.
The Blu Win HD LTE sports a 5-inch 1280 x 720 IPS display, 293 ppi pixel density, 8GB of storage and 1GB of RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor clocked at 1.2 GHz. The device also features an 8MP camera with LED flash and autofocus. The Win HD LTE also features a 2MP front camera. The device weighs 146g.
The Lumia 830 features Nano SIM connectivity, while the Win HD LTE features Dual SIM (Micro SIM and Mini SIM). Both devices are running Windows Phone 8.1 and can be upgraded to Windows 10 when the operating system is released this summer.
So as you can see, the specs on both devices are relatively similar. The Lumia is the optimal choice, since it features exclusive Lumia apps, a fantastic camera, and Microsoft support. However, the Win HD LTE is a great alternative if you are basing your decision on price.
Camera (Win HD LTE vs Lumia 830 vs Win HD)
The Win HD LTE features an 8MP main camera with LED flash and autofocus, while it’s predecessor had a similar 8MP camera. The Lumia 830, on the other hand, features a 10MP camera. My biggest gripe about the Win HD LTE is the position of the rear camera lens. BLU has moved the rear camera lens from the top-center of the phone (Win HD) to the top-right of the phone (Win HD LTE). Look at the photo above to see what I am talking about. Why is this a big deal? When taking photos with the device, I kept placing my fingers right across the camera lens inadvertently, ruining my shots. This is because the rear camera lens is position so close to the top-right edge that I had to be mindful every time I took a shot to watch my left hand placement. I did not have this issue with the Lumia 830 or the Win HD (both devices having the camera lens at the top-center of the device). Deal breaker? Not really. But it was quite annoying when taking a photo.The Win HD LTE comes with the stock camera app, which is available on every Windows Phone 8.1 device. I took a few photos using the Win HD LTE, along with the Win HD and the Lumia 830 (using the Nokia Camera app). One thing I really liked about the stock camera app vs. the Nokia Camera app is the speed. The stock camera app loads almost immediately while the Nokia Camera app took longer than a second to open. Why is this a big deal? I’d rather not stand there waiting for a camera app to open when I want to take a shot as quickly as possible.
So how did the camera fare against the Lumia 830 and previous generation Win HD? Let’s take a look. By default, the Win HD LTE took photos at 3264×2448 resolution, while the Win HD took photos at the same resolution. The Lumia 830, on the other hand, took photos at 3840×2160 resolution. Let’s look at some sample shots from all three phones.
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