Microsoft Devices has introduced the first smart dual SIM Windows smartphone, Lumia 630 into the Nigerian market.
The smartphone, which was introduced at a media launch in Lagos recently, is sequel to the successful acquisition of Nokia Devices and Services business by Microsoft.
The software giant stated that the Lumia 630 Dual SIM smartphone, which comes with Windows 8.1 is now available for consumers in Nigeria.
The Lumia 630 Dual SIM delivers an unrivalled smartphone experience, with quad-core processing at affordable price.
Head of Marketing, Nokia West and Central Africa, a subsidiary of Microsoft Mobile, Debbie Shepard noted that all across the world, millions of people were switching to Lumia Windows Phones and getting a taste of affordable innovation at its best.
“We are thrilled to extend this innovation to Nigeria and super excited that the Lumia 630 Dual SIM is now available in Nigeria. We are extending our high-end technologies and apps to more customers across our various markets, with a seamless Windows Phone 8.1 experience and the first ever Dual SIM technology on a Lumia Windows Phone, enabling people to seamlessly switch between their SIMs without switching off their devices," she said.
The Lumia 630 Dual SIM is built with a 1.2 GHz Quad Core Snapdragon processor which makes the device super fast and delivers fast, uncompromised social experiences. It also boasts of a bold 4.5” clear black screen.
It also comes with the new notification centre called the Action Centre that allows users simply swipe from the top to the bottom to give the user quick access to calls, e-Mails, app updates as well as the word flow keyboard which is regarded as the fastest and most personal shape writing keyboard.\
Fielding questions from the media, Managing Director of the company, Nick Imudia said “the Lumia 630 Dual SIM provides the perfect value smartphone experience with Windows Phone 8.1. We believe the smart Dual SIM capability and signature Lumia design and experiences make it unbeatable in its range. With the Nokia Lumia 630 Dual SIM, you get more of everything you want from a smartphone.”