The Lumia 650, Microsoft's latest smartphone powered with Windows 10, will have its U.S. debut under Cricket Wireless. AT&T being its parent company had also started offering the Lumia 640 ahead of other carriers. This time, the same process will be repeated with its successor, Lumia 650.
Comparing Cricket Wireless to other bigger carriers, one could definitely have their own opinion regarding their features but when it comes to their fan base, this company can beat the race. With its promising offer of no-contract cellphones and plans, customers that won't love to stick with a carrier for long durations would surely take this opportunity. After all, a lot may happen in a span of 2 years and rise of prepaid have changed the game.
This Lumia 650 smartphone may not have the specific features that would stun the users, but its price of $199 is something to look forward to. It totally fits to Crickets affordable offers and can be pretty convincing for many to have.
Having a closer look of the latest Windows 10 smartphone, one will surely notice its sleek metallic design. Users can choose between Matte Black and Matte White hues, according to International Business Times.
In terms of its specifications, one should expect a 5.0 inch OLED display with 720p screen resolution. Its thickness is only 6.9mm and weighs 122g. The rare camera has 8-megapixel sensor and front pacing one has 5-megapixel. It possesses 1 GB RAM for and is powered by a 2,000 mAh removable battery.
According to Tech Times, Microsoft Lumia 650 will touch Europe later this month. Preorders of the smartphone have already started for overseas, as February 18 is the release date for various markets. For U.S., April has been the speculated date for its release but the company has not yet made an official regarding it.
As of this writing, there are no information on to which carriers will offer the latest Windows 10 smartphone aside from Cricket Wireless. It is expected that AT&T might add it to their list since the two are affiliated, but it has not yet been confirmed.
Checking its specifications, Microsoft would certainly keep it in an affordable price. The only thing that will keep the customers excited about this will be its performance. Being a budget handset is already something to consider. But for people who are aiming for great, they need to review its specs and see if its suits them well.
