Microsoft has released Outlook Lite on the Play Store. AND lightweight email client intended for low-end devices that will interest those who work with Microsoft accounts.
Microsoft was keen to bring its email client into the entry-level range of Android, and Outlook Lite meets that goal. It is a very lightweight application because it occupies barely 5 Mbytes and is optimized to work smoothly on devices with only 1 GB of RAM, networks from 2G and Android versions from version 5.1.
From the description of the application, it is clear who it is aimed at: “Outlook Lite keeps you connected and protects your email, calendar and contacts in one app. With smart email, anti-spam, calendar organizer and contacts, the app lets you be more productive from one mailbox in a smoother and faster way on any network.”.

The application works with email providers Outlook, Hotmail, Live, MSN, Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Exchange Online. Surprisingly, IMAP support doesn’t seem to be offered, so if you want to set up the software with your business email, you might have a hard time unless you’re using one of Microsoft’s services mentioned above, its big target.
Application only requires Android version 5.1. It makes sense considering it’s specifically aimed at low-end Android devices that usually aren’t updated to the latest versions.
Other touted features include a low footprint (5MB), great performance, better battery usage, and connectivity across all networks, including legacy 2G. It also looks like it will be offering main features of the general version of Outlooksuch as inbox, calendar scheduling, search, contacts and spam protection.

Outlook Lite is available in the following regions (although it may work in others)
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chili
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- India
- Mexico
- Peru
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- turkey
- Venezuela
The listing seems to indicate that Microsoft is trying to make inroads in developing countries where cheap Android devices are more common. It will be hard to replace Gmail (the big leader in webmail) and much less so on Android, but alternatives are always welcome.
Download and learn more about Outlook Mini | Google Play