As Microsoft abolished "Nokia" for good, users backtrack to the time the first Lumia smartphone bearing the iconic name was released. This time, they have nothing but good words and gracious reviews for the Nokia Lumia 530, which, to date, is the most economical smartphone in the market. Master Herald went into raptures over the Nokia Windows phone, stating in its article how Nokia Lumia 530, once underappreciated, became a more frequent recommendation on experts' list and easily tossed Apple and Android handsets into the brig. 

Microsoft believes that posh phones only cater to one division of the market, and the market is a diverse place. The Nokia Lumia 530 is what it sees to champion the market's lower end with power and practicality squeezed into the affordable pocket-sized handset. Spy Ghana pointed out its great reception in Nigeria as the Nokia Lumia 530 was welcomed with skyrocketing sales in the country, which found its long-lasting battery life and its durability valuable and its price advantageous. 

Nokia did magic in building its first Lumia offering. Its curved body, although encrusted in plastic, looks nowhere near cheap and in fact sports an impressive and tasteful look. Rich color variants like Bright Orange, Bright Green, White and Dark Grey give users the wider leeway to express their personality. From its 4-inch screen, a pixel resolution of 480 x 854 pixels is rendered, which translates to a decent 245 ppi pixel density. It also comes with a 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 complemented with 4 GB of storage capacity and 512 MB RAM. It features a 5-megapixel rear facing camera and reliable Wi-Fi connectivity. Its battery life lasts up to 10 hours. With all those imposing capabilities, users can get it for only $125. No wonder, this Windows phone is a bestseller. 

As Master Herald pointed out, Nokia Lumia 530 is Microsoft's ideal offering to those who wish to spend less for a smartphone that is able to keep up with their lifestyle. Its affordability paired with its unparalleled performance sets it all apart. Microsoft proves that it's not always the pricey ones that rule. Even a smartphone this low-priced can do the job. And true enough, its first Windows phone offering is surely one to watch.