Nothing really new here, it’s the same Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim experience.
In standard fashion, the Lumia 735 is running Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim in tow, which means it’s accompanied with Cortana integration and the entire suite of Lumia branded apps. Purists of the platform will find it familiar, naturally, seeing that the experience is identical to every other phone running this version of Windows Phone. We won’t get into the specifics of it all, but we can simply say that it’s always a work in progress – in the way that it’s still reaching, or catching up to its peers, but it definitely has that base functionality to compete.
Regardless, it has its perks to appease a wide array of users. On the productivity side, it’s preloaded with Microsoft Office to ensure we can edit and create documents and spreadsheets while on the road. Best of all, it’s on tap to receive the Windows 10 update when it comes out – so there’s peace of mind that ensures that owners won’t be left in the dust when the newest version of the platform is launched.
Processor and Memory
The small stuff are handled okay, but it surely strains with the heavier things.
Just like the Lumia 640, the 735 is powered by a quad-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 SoC coupled with 1GB of RAM and the Adreno 305 GPU. This hardware set executes most functions with ease, such as scrolling through the UI and launching apps, but there’s an apparent lack of responsiveness when it comes to dealing with complex tasks. Such is the case with 3D gaming, as it crawls at times and has some skipped frame rates.
Shockingly, it’s blessed with a generous 16GB of internal storage, something we wouldn’t believe for something in its price point. However, that is the case here, which is made better knowing there’s a microSD card slot too!
Internet Explorer serves its purpose well here with the Lumia 735. Combining its XLTE connectivity, ample sized screen, and responsive navigational controls, it has all the elements necessary to deliver a pleasant web surfing experience. It might not have Google Chrome’s depth, but it serves its purpose on a superficial level.
Our particular review unit is the CDMA version meant to play nicely with Verizon’s network domestically, but it’s assured to work with other GSM networks around the world because of its global capabilities. Its other connectivity features include aGPS with Glonass, Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, and also NFC.
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