This Microsoft is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909v2 chip with a 1,1 GHz Quad-Core processor. This chipset has a quad-core processor with 1024 MB RAM. With a thickness of 9.9 millimeters, the device is not too thick. This phone only weighs 141 grams.
The Lumia 550 has a 5 megapixel camera, You can also use the 1,9 megapixel selfie camera for video calling, for example.
Pros
- 5 megapixel camera
- Quad core processor
- Not too thick with 9.9 millimeters
- One of the newest operating systems: Windows 10 Mobile
- HSDPA, LTE support for super fast internet
- Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and / or Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) support (depending on the provider)
Negatives
- With a 2100 mAh battery you may have to recharge in between
Call & data functions
The Microsoft Lumia 550 supports frequencies from international networks with which you can use the fast LTE network. The speed of LTE is perfect for intensive use of internet on the road where the speed does not differ much from home. Please note that it is very fast and you do not take out a small data plan, because the data is used up before you realize it. You can also connect via WiFi at home or at the office.
Memory and connection options
The Microsoft Lumia 550 has 1024 MB of RAM (1 GB) and 8 GB internal storage . Expandable memory: microSD up to 32GB. There is a USB connection, you can use this to exchange data with your laptop or to charge your device. Connecting Bluetooth headsets or car kits is no problem.
Do you take a lot of photos and videos? Then the storage of 8 GB is less suitable. You may need to clean your phone after a while. Furthermore, there are of course possibilities to expand storage in the cloud, such as with Google Drive or Dropbox.
Screen & operation
The phone is operated via the large 4,7 inch touchscreen.The Microsoft Lumia 550 can display up to a 16 millions colors. This screen has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. With 313 pixels per inch, this HD screen is sharp and easy to read at a distance of 30 cm. It also takes less effort to look at it for a long time.
Operating system
Windows 10 is the newest mobile platform from Microsoft that will be released at the end of 2015. With Windows 10, it must be even easier to connect the phone to the computer. Windows 10 Mobile is a completely new build version and will work even more intuitively than version 8. 
