Microsoft Lumia 640

Microsoft Lumia 640/640 XL
Manufacturer Microsoft Mobile (Microsoft)
Series Lumia
Compatible networks GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
HSPA 900/2100 (+ 850/1900 for RM-1018/RM-1020)
Availability by country Available (Dual-Sim and Single Sim variant availability depends on region)
Predecessor Nokia Lumia 630
Nokia Lumia 635 (LTE)
Type Smartphone (Microsoft Lumia 640)
Phablet (Microsoft Lumia 640 XL)
Form factor Slate
Operating system Windows Phone 8.1 (Lumia Denim)
System on chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
CPU 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Krait
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 305
Memory 1 GB RAM
Storage 8 GB Internal
Removable storage 128 GB,[1] microSD
Battery 2500 mAh (Lumia 640)
3000 mAh (Lumia 640 XL)
Data inputs Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen
Display 5-inch IPS LCD, HD 1280x720 resolution, 294 ppi (Lumia 640)
5.7-inch IPS LCD, HD 1280x720 resolution, 258 ppi (Lumia 640 XL)
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Rear camera 8.0 MP auto-focus, f/2.2 with LED flash, FHD 1920x1080 video (Lumia 640)
13.0 MP auto-focus, f/2.0 with LED flash, FHD 1920x1080 video (Lumia 640 XL)
Front camera 1.0 MP, 720p video (Lumia 640)
5.0 MP, 1080p video (Lumia 640 XL)
Connectivity Bluetooth 4.0 (LE)
Assisted GPS
GPS/GLONASS
Micro-USB 2.0
Wi-Fi :802.11b/g/n, WiFi Hotspot
Wi-Fi-based positioning system (WPS)
FM Radio, Internet Radio
Website Microsoft Lumia 640 Dual SIM
-Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE Dual SIM
Microsoft Lumia 640 LTE
Microsoft Lumia 640 LTE Dual SIM
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE

The Microsoft Lumia 640[2] and Microsoft Lumia 640 XL[3] are mid-range mobile devices announced by Microsoft at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on March 2, 2015,[4] and will be upgradable to Windows 10. It will be available in Dual-SIM and LTE variants from April.[5]

Hardware

The Lumia 640 comes with a 5-inch HD IPS LCD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, 1 GB RAM and 8 GB internal storage with expandable support of 128GB via microSD card.[6] It has 2500mAh battery, 8 megapixel rear camera, 0.9 megapixel front camera etc other features.

Software

The Lumia 640 ships with Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim, but the phone is upgradable to Windows 10.[7] It comes with free one-year subscription to Microsoft Office 365.[8]

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL

Despite sharing a similar name and serial number the Microsoft Lumia 640 and Microsoft Lumia 640 XL are distinct devices in both form and function, the Microsoft Lumia 640 XL is a phablet with general higher specs and unlike the Microsoft Lumia 640, the Microsoft Lumia 640 XL features a Zeiss camera with 13MP and a 1/3″ sensor. It has 3000mAh battery. The 640 XL further includes matte flavours for all coloured covers and a glossy for white. There are four colors available: cyan, orange, black and white(non glossy and glossy).[9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Microsoft Lumia 640 Specifications". Microsoft Mobile Oy. Retrieved 2015-03-02.
  2. ↑ Nishtha, Author (2 March 2015). "Lumia 640: The best bang for your buck". Lumia Conversations.
  3. ↑ Fraser, Adam (2 March 2015). "Work and play with Lumia 640 XL". Lumia Conversations.
  4. ↑ Hachman, Mark (2 March 2015). "Microsoft announces the Lumia 640XL, a poor man's Lumia 1520 phablet.". P.C. World.
  5. ↑ http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/microsoft-lumia-640-lumia-640-xl-launched-alongside-dual-sim-lte-variants-666218
  6. ↑ "Microsoft launches Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL". TechnoKraze. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
  7. ↑ Hamblen, Matt (2 March 2015). "From Microsoft: Two new Lumia smartphones to upgrade later to Windows 10.". Computerworld.
  8. ↑ Cheng, Robert W. (2 March 2015). "Microsoft's budget Lumia 640, 640 XL phones come with free Office 365. The company continues to push its affordability message, with no premium flagship smartphone in sight.". CNet.
  9. ↑ Sarma, Sandeep (8 April 2015). "Microsoft Lumia 640 vs Lumia 640 XL Photo Gallery.". Fone Arena.