Microsoft Devices has announced the availability of the Lumia 730 Dual SIM in Pakistan. Lumia 730 is the first mid-range smartphone from Microsoft Devices (formerly Nokia) which is known as selfie specialist. The phone brings the whole lot of a camera on the front with 5 megapixels sensor.
Lumia 730 brings the Dual SIM 3G support with the other features including Quad-core 1.2 GHz processor, 4.7″ display with 720p resolution and Gorilla Glass 3, 6.7 megapixels rear camera with pioneer Carl ZEISS optics and wide lens opening and LED flash.
In Pakistan the Lumia 730 is expected to be available at the price of Rs. 28,950/-. You can find options of colours including bright orange, bright green and stylish neutrals such as dark grey and white.
For the 4G support the Lumia 735 is yet to be announced in Pakistan. Checkout the difference between Lumia 730 Dual SIM and Lumia 735.
Specifications of Lumia 730 Dual SIM
| Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, Quad-core CPU 1.2 GHz,GPU Adreno 305 |
| Display | 4.7″, 720p, 312 PPI, AMOLED ClearBlack, Gorilla Glass 3 |
| OS | Windows Phone OSWindows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim |
| Camera | Main Camera:6.7 Megapixels, Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, LED flash,1/3.4” sensor size, BSI, f-stop/aperture f/1.9.Video: 1080p (Full HD, 1920 x 1080), 30 fps |
| Secondary Camera :Full HD 5MP wide angle, f-stop/apertuer f/2.4, focal length 24mmVideo: 1080p (Full HD, 1920 x 1080) | |
| Video | MP4/H.264 – H.263, H.264/AVC, MPEG-4, VC-1, Windows video |
| Audio | MP3, AAC LC, AMR-NB, WMA 9, GSM FR, HE-AAC, HE-AACv2, WMA 10 Pro |
| Additional Features | Exchange ActiveSync, Via Windows Phone apps, Nokia Photo Transfer for MacPDF, Word, Excel, OneNote, PowerPointSync content: Calendar, Video, Pictures, Music, ContactsXBox-Live Hub, DirectX 11Internet Radio, FM Radio |
| GPS & Navigation | Apps: HERE Drive+, HERE Maps, HERE Transit, Local ScoutPublic transportation routing guidance, Free maps, Offline maps, Augmented reality with LiveSight, Automatic day/night view switching, Download the latest maps with Wi-Fi, Fast search with type-ahead suggestions, Find upcoming departure times, Free global voice guided turn-by-turn drive navigation, Live traffic information, Online and offline favourites, Pin places to Start screen, Speed limit warnings, Venue maps – shopping and transport centers |
| Connectivity | Micro SIM, Dual standby SIM, Micro-USB, 3.5 mm audio connector, Micro-USB-B, USB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0, WLAN IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n, NFC, |
| Sensors | Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Magnetometer |
| Memory | RAM: 1 GB, Mass memory: 8 GB, Expandable user memory (microSD card upto 128GB), free cloud storage of 15GB. |
| Dimension | 134.7 mm x 68.5 mm x 8.7 mmWeight:130.4 grams. |
| Battery | BV-T5A, 2220 mAh, Removable |
| Colors | bright green, bright orange, dark grey and white |
| Retail Price | Rs 28,950/- PKR – Pakistani Rupees (Approximately $280 USD or 220 EUR) |
Click below to see the full official press release by Microsoft Devices.
Press Release
Karachi, 21st October, 2014: Microsoft Devices Pakistan announced the availability of the Lumia 730 Dual SIM in Pakistan. With a wide angle front facing camera, affordable price tag, and sleek, pocketable style featured alongside integrated Microsoft experiences, Lumia 730 lets people easily capture and share more of what they want.The Lumia 730 combines a slim, vibrant style with powerful performance to create an uncompromised smartphone experience. Alongside Dual SIM 3G support, the Lumia 730 provides outstanding personalization brought by Windows Phone 8.1 to deliver memorable Skype video calls with the wide-angle front-facing camera. People can share more of the world around them, or bring more family and friends into a call. People can also take unbeatable selfies with the Full HD 5MP front facing camera, and quickly and easily share to social networks like Facebook and Instagram. With a focal length of 24mm, Lumia 730 front facing camera captures more of the scene, ensuring people never cut out another member of the group or miss an unbelievable background during a selfie.
“People are moving from using their front facing camera to take a close up selfie or have a solo Skype call, to making it much more about where they are and what they are doing.” said James Rutherfoord, Vice President, Microsoft Devices North Africa, Levant and Near East. “With the Lumia 730, we’re enabling people to easily capture and share more of what they want through unique Lumia innovation and the best Microsoft experiences.”
A powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 400 processor, featuring a quad core CPU at 1.2GHz, supports a fast, and smooth user experience with the latest version of Windows Phone 8.1, including one swipe notifications from Action Center, and the fast Word Flow keyboard. The Snapdragon 400 processor is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QTI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated.
People can create unique selfies with the updated Lumia Selfie app which comes pre-loaded on Lumia 730. With a viewing angle of almost 180 degrees, and a 4.7” HD OLED display, people can watch their favorite shows, movies or video clips even in bright sunlight. Seamless integration with Microsoft services such as Skype and Microsoft Office, with Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote and PowerPoint is available out of the box for leading productivity on the go. 15GB of free cloud storage is available on Microsoft OneDrive to sync, store, access and share content like photos online. A world of apps is available for Windows Phone, including favourites like WhatsApp, Viber, Instagram, Vimeo and Flipboard – plus apps that sync across devices so people can pick up where they left off. The 2220 mAh battery keeps you going throughout the day, and lasts even longer when you replace the back cover with a wireless charging shell (charging pad sold separately).
The Lumia 730 is expected to be available in Pakistan at an estimated price of PKR 28,950/-. The Lumia 730 will be available in a range of colours including bright orange, bright green and stylish neutrals such as dark grey and white.
