he Lumia 530 is a big improvement on its predecessor, but its low price is still false economy against the superior Lumia 630

The sub-£100 price of the Nokia Lumia 530 makes it difficult to ignore, but the performance makes it difficult to fully recommend. Priced as it is, the Lumia 530 is one of the cheapest smartphones around and it has plenty to offer. If you're looking for something to keep you in touch, plus some apps and connectivity thrown in too, then it may be well suited. ...

[...] Vor allem Smartphone-Einsteigern kann ich das Lumia 530 ans Herz legen. Doch auch als Zweit- oder Firmen-Telefon ist es nahezu ideal, da es sich robust und handlich präsentiert und sich bequem mit einer Hand bedienen lässt.

The Nokia Lumia 530 is a disappointing successor to the Lumia 520. It provides comparable performance, looks quite nice and battery life is decent; even the camera isn't too bad. But its display is atrocious, and that should be enough to put anyone off. If you have £91 to spend on a smartphone, go for the Motorola Moto E instead.

The Nokia Lumia 530 cuts out every little extra, streamlines every feature to save money. But it does so to too great a degree, offering a worse experience than either its now-cheaper predecessor or the many Android alternatives.

With its insanely appealing price, and excellent performance, the Lumia makes an attractive option in the sub-£50 smartphone market. The 530 will undercut almost everything else on the market. For the money, it's also excellent value, but represents a relative downgrade for Lumia 520 owners, who get a much better screen, more storage and a better camera. ...

Das Lumia 530 ist ein guter Nachfolger zum 520. Dennoch ist es fraglich, ob man die ganzen Abstriche, vom fehlenden LED Blitz bis hin zur nicht vorhandenen Frontkamera, unbedingt machen will. Für viele Leserinnen und Leser dürften sich überdies weitere Fragen aufdrängen: Wieso gibt es eigentlich das 530? ...