Microsoft now selling the Lumia 550 unlocked in the US
Back in early December, Microsoft launched the entry-level Lumia 550 in several markets across the globe, and now it looks like the Redmond-based tech giant is ready to sell the smartphone unlocked through its US web store as well.
Previously, the Microsoft Lumia 550 was available from third-party retailers such as B&H Photo Video, but now that the phone is available from Microsoft itself, we can say that the device has officially launched on US shores.
At $139.99 with no contractual obligations, the Microsoft Lumia 550 is the cheapest way to get your hands on a smartphone that landed with Windows 10 Mobile out of the box, although you shouldn't expect to get top-class performance at this price point.
What do you guys think? Interested in a $139.99 Windows 10 Mobile smartphone?
The unlocked Microsoft Lumia 550 is priced at $139 over at Microsoft.com, which is $10 cheaper than what B&H is asking for the same device. Unfortunately, though, Microsoft only sells the black version at the moment, while B&H also has the white version on sale. As an unlocked smartphone, the device can work with both AT&T and T-Mobile in the US.
At $139.99 with no contractual obligations, the Microsoft Lumia 550 is the cheapest way to get your hands on a smartphone that landed with Windows 10 Mobile out of the box, although you shouldn't expect to get top-class performance at this price point.
Compared to the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL flagships, the Lumia 550 has a much more modest nature. It integrates a 4.7-inch IPS display with a resolution of 720 by 1280 pixels, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset (literally the slowest chip that Qualcomm currently manufactures), 1GB of RAM, 8GB of expandable storage, a 5MP primary camera, and a 2MP secondary shooter on the front.
What do you guys think? Interested in a $139.99 Windows 10 Mobile smartphone?
source: Microsoft
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