The Microsoft Lumia 735 presents a clearly defined compact-phone proposition: a 4.7-inch OLED display, a light polycarbonate body and wireless charging, combined with a restrained Snapdragon 400 hardware platform. It is not a specification-heavy smartphone. Instead, its appeal lies in a focused combination of manageable physical dimensions, a distinctive display technology and straightforward camera provision.
Compact design, focused feature set
At 134g and 8.9mm thick, the Lumia 735 has a defined physical profile that should suit buyers seeking a relatively manageable handset. Its polycarbonate construction and choice of orange, green, white or black finishes give the design a practical, uncomplicated identity. The 4.7-inch screen keeps the overall format compact, while the 720 x 1280 resolution supplies a clear numerical foundation for everyday display content.
The OLED panel is an important part of the phone’s character. OLED technology gives the display a different technical basis from a conventional LCD, while its moderate size supports the handset’s compact positioning. The specification does not turn that into a guarantee of colour, contrast or outdoor readability, but it does establish a screen choice with a distinct role in the overall design.
Wireless charging is another useful inclusion. It provides a cable-free charging method, adding flexibility to the phone’s otherwise simple hardware proposition.
Modest performance foundations
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 uses a quad-core CPU running at up to 1.2GHz, supported by an Adreno 305 GPU and 1GB of RAM. Those figures define an entry-level technical profile rather than a performance-led one. The phone is designed around Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, and the available hardware should be understood as a modest platform for that operating system rather than evidence of particular app, gaming or multitasking results.
Storage is a more direct constraint. With 8GB available, the Lumia 735 has a tight built-in allocation for locally stored applications and media. That limitation is especially relevant to buyers who want to retain substantial collections on the device, although the supplied specification does not establish how much space the operating system occupies.
Cameras with clear roles
The 6.7MP rear camera combines a 1/3.4-inch sensor with an f/1.9 aperture. Those are meaningful hardware details: the sensor establishes the imaging component’s stated size, while the aperture describes the lens specification. The 5MP front camera gives the phone a dedicated, clearly specified selfie camera rather than relying on the rear unit.