Nokia Lumia 635
The Nokia Lumia 635 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.5" · 129.5 x 66.7 x 9.2 mm, 78.5 cc (5.10 x 2.63 x 0.36 in)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 134g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,830 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗Lower-resolution 221 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
221 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,830 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1830 mAh, removable (BL-5H)
📱 Design & Build
Weight
134g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
129.5 x 66.7 x 9.2 mm, 78.5 cc (5.10 x 2.63 x 0.36 in)
Colors
Bright Orange, bright green, bright yellow, white, black
Sensors
Accelerometer, sensor core
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - RM-974
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Nokia Lumia 635 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Nokia Lumia 635 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Nokia Lumia 635 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Nokia Lumia 635 SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Nokia Lumia 635 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Nokia Lumia 635 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Nokia Lumia 635 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot.
The Nokia Lumia 635 has 4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update.
