The operating system allows a mobile phone to be more than just a communication tool, but a multifunctional device. The most popular are iOS, Android and Windows. And if the advantages and disadvantages of the first two are known to many, then not everyone knows about the qualities of the operating system from Microsoft. To understand whether to buy phones on the Windows platform, you need to know about their pros and cons.
Benefits of Windows smartphones
There are several versions of Microsoft operating systems. Many people think that version 8.1 can already be considered outdated, but phones with such a system are still on sale. The main advantage of this version is the almost complete absence of errors. Although initially the system behaved very strangely, the developers were able to fix all the problems and bring it to mind. Windows Phone 8.1 has great optimization and runs smoothly. Sometimes there are small problems when working in applications, but this is more likely to be the fault of the developers of this software. Another plus is that you can easily find both a new flagship and a budget option.
Windows 10 is a newer platform. Although at first users could observe system errors, now the developers have tried their best, and phones on this operating system are practically not buggy. Possible errors are most often made in the operation of third-party applications purchased from the store.
Windows 10 Phone OS has a number of the following advantages:
- Thanks to the excellent optimization, we can say that smartphones based on Windows OS can hold a charge for quite a long time. If the user previously had an Android phone, then he will rate this item.
- A controversial plus is the interface. It's intuitive. Almost identical to the menu on computers and laptops with an operating system from the same developer. But some may consider this similarity to be a disadvantage. After all, you cannot watch your favorite photo on the desktop, but only in the splash mode on the main screen. When entering the menu, tiles appear. But for those who love austere design, Windows is a great option.
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An important positive feature is the ability to sync devices from the developer. Thanks to the proprietary program Zune, you can constantly and automatically free up phone memory by transferring information to your computer. Also, after the initial setup, you can easily replenish an unlimited number of times, for example, your music collection on your phone, simply by adding tracks to a specific folder on your computer, and then simply connecting your smartphone to your computer via a cable. Copying will be done automatically.
- Another convenient feature is the ability to create a chat for communication by selecting specific contacts from the entire list. The Windows developers have called these chats rooms. In addition, stylish and pleasant text is offered.
In general, we can say that the developers managed to create a good system.
The most popular smartphones with OS Windows are:
- Hp Elit X3
- Xiaomi Mi4 Windows 10
- Nokia Lumia 930
- Microsoft Lumia 640/640 XL
- Acer jade primo
- Microsoft Lumia 950/950 XL
Microsoft Lumia phones have different prices. They range from 4000 to 34000 rubles. Acer also offers its customers to purchase a new phone from 4000 rubles.
Disadvantages of Windows Phones
A Windows phone has the following disadvantages:
- A very sparse list of apps in the store. This drawback is considered by many users to be the most basic. While iOS and Android offer a huge selection of both paid and free programs, Windows mobile owners are learning to be content with what they have.
- Mobile devices are aging very quickly. At the same time, obsolescence occurs in a synthetic way. That is, the hardware itself is normal, the functionality works in full, but the company releases a new super phone almost every 3 months, which is many times better than all the previous ones. As a result, the consumer, even if he is satisfied with his gadget, still ceases to consider it ideal.
- Supporters of the system from Microsoft cannot afford to fully customize the settings of the smartphone for themselves. For this parameter, Android is in the first place. Many internal settings allow you to fit any smartphone to your ideal. Windows allows very few parameters to be changed.
- Optimizing with other devices is actually not that easy. Some applications on different versions simply cannot sync.
- A very meager list of accessories that can be purchased for a fee. Now people are increasingly using smart technology. And if for an android or an apple there is a huge list of devices such as smartwatches, activity trackers and others, then Windows have a much poorer choice.
- There are very few service centers even in large cities. It seems that manufacturers say goodbye to customers at the time of purchase. And in case of breakdowns, the consumer will have to try hard to get to the service point.
When exactly do you need to buy a smartphone with the Windows operating system?
All operating systems on mobile devices have their pros and cons, and you need to choose only according to your criteria. For some, the most important factor may be battery life in offline mode, while for others, high-quality photo processing in third-party applications is important. There are people who strictly adhere to smartphones within one operating system and look indignantly at others. It is definitely worth taking a smartphone with the Windows operating system as follows:
- For those who hate Android and iOS operating systems.
- Those who work with Exchange and other corporate programs.
- For those who work with various documents on a mobile device.
- For those who communicate via skype or often use other services from microsoft.
- For those who already have a Windows tablet. You can easily sync multiple devices.
