At MWC 2015 Microsoft showed us Lumia 640 and it’s big brother 640 XL. Although pricing is low mid-range, the hardware seems to be quite good. A lot of bang for your bucks! I especially love that they bring back the color cyan. It looks Oh-So-Glossy on the 640!
| 640 | 640 XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size: | 5 inch ClearBlack IPS LCD | 5.7 inch ClearBlack IPS LCD |
| Resolution: | 720p (1280 x 720) | 720p (1280 x 720) |
| CPU: | Snapdragon 400 (1.2 GHz quad-core) | Snapdragon 400 (1.2 GHz quad-core) |
| RAM (memory): | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Storage: | 8 GB + microSD | 8 GB + microSD |
| Camera: | 8 MP + 1 MP (front) | 13 MP + 5 MP (front) |
| Battery: | 2500 mAh (removable) | 3000 mAh (removable) |
| Weight: | 145 g | 171 g |
| Price: | 180 USD | 245 USD |
| Available: | March-April 2015 | March-April 2015 |
It should be no surprise these are running Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim.
A new Lumia flagship is expected later this year when Microsoft releases Windows 10. Which these phones are ready for by the way.
Read more:
Windows Central: My thoughts on the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL and why this is a turning point for Microsoft by Daniel Rubino
Windows Central: Matte vs. Glossy: The Lumia 640 and 640 XL colors by Mark Guim
Ars Technica: Hands-on: Lumia 640 ought to be enough for anybody by Peter Bright
Ars Technica: What the Lumia 640 tells us about Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 by Peter Bright