The Microsoft Lumia 640[4] and Microsoft Lumia 640 XL[5] are Windows Phone smartphones developed by Microsoft Mobile. Both phones were announced on March 2, 2015,[6] and are the successors to the Nokia Lumia 630 series and the Lumia 1320, respectively. The phones are primarily aimed at developing markets,[7] although they are also available in developed markets as lower-cost options compared to other phones in their classes. The two devices became available in the US and most other markets in June 2015.[8]
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| Brand | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Microsoft Mobile (Microsoft) |
| Type | Smartphone Phablet (Lumia 640 XL) |
| Slogan | "Achieve more" |
| Series | Lumia |
| First released | March 2, 2015 |
| Predecessor | Nokia Lumia 630 Nokia Lumia 1320 |
| Successor | Microsoft Lumia 650[1] |
| Related | Microsoft Lumia 430 |
| Compatible networks | GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 HSPA 900/2100 (+ 850/1900 for RM-1018/RM-1020) |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | 141.3 mm (5.56 in) H 72.2 mm (2.84 in) W 8.8 mm (0.35 in) D |
| Weight | 145 g (5.1 oz) |
| Operating system | Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 (Lumia Denim) upgradable to Windows 10 Mobile |
| System-on-chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226/MSM8926 |
| CPU | 1.2 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 305 |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Storage | 8 GB (only 3 GB available)[2] |
| Removable storage | 128 GB[3] microSD |
| Battery | 2500 mAh Li-ion (Lumia 640) 3000 mAh Li-ion (Lumia 640 XL) |
| Rear camera | 8.0 MP auto-focus, f/2.2 with LED flash, FHD 1920x1080 video (Lumia 640) 13.0 MP, BSI, auto-focus, 10 cm minimum focus range, f/2.0, 28 mm focal length with LED flash, FHD 1920x1080 video (Lumia 640 XL Only) |
| Front camera | 0.9 MP, 720p video (Lumia 640) 5.0 MP, 1080p video (Lumia 640 XL Only) |
| Display | 5-inch 720p HD IPS LCD, 294 ppi (Lumia 640) 5.7-inch 720p IPS LCD, 258 ppi (Lumia 640 XL) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.0 (LE) Assisted GPS GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou Micro-USB 2.0 Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n, WiFi Hotspot WPS FM radio |
| Data inputs | Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen |
| 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 |
On February 15, 2016, Microsoft announced the Lumia 650, the Lumia 640 successor, with improvements like device encryption, an AMOLED display, and 16 GB of flash storage.[1]
On October 18, 2017, Microsoft confirmed that the phone will not receive more major Windows updates,[9] but it will still get security updates and cumulative updates until 2020.[10]
Release and availability
editThe Lumia 640 and 640 XL were unveiled at Microsoft's event at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain on March 2, 2015.[7]
The Lumia 640 LTE has U.S. pricing beginning at US$ 179.99, while the Lumia 640 XL LTE (exclusive to AT&T in the country) is priced at US$ 249.99.
Both phones are available as Dual-SIM and LTE worldwide from April 2015.[11]
In certain countries, there is promotion which includes a 16 GB or 32 GB SD memory card for purchasing Lumia 640 and 640 XL.
Hardware
editDespite similar names and model codes, the Microsoft Lumia 640 and Microsoft Lumia 640 XL are distinct devices in both form and function.
The Lumia 640 comes with a 5-inch HD IPS LCD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection and oleophobic (fingerprint-resistant) coating. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, 1 GB RAM and 8 GB (only 3 GB available)[2] internal storage with up to 128GB expandable storage via microSD cards.[12] It has a 2500 mAh Li-Ion battery, 8 MP rear camera with LED flash, and 0.9 MP wide-angle front-facing camera.[13] It is available in glossy cyan, orange, and white, along with matte-texture black.
The Microsoft Lumia 640 XL is the larger, "phablet"-type version of the Lumia 640, with a 5.7-inch HD IPS LCD display. The 640 XL is equipped with the same basic hardware and network connectivity specifications as the Lumia 640, but features a Zeiss-engineered 13 MP (1/3.0″ sensor) rear camera with LED flash, as well as a 5MP wide-angle front-facing camera. It has a 3000 mAh Li-Ion battery and is available in matte-texture cyan, orange, and black, along with glossy & matte-texture white.[14]
Software
editThe Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL shipped with Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 (through the Lumia Denim software package), and both phones are upgradable to Windows 10 Mobile.[15] Initially in the United States, the Lumia 640 and 640 XL were offered with a free one-year subscription to Microsoft Office 365.[16]
Carriers
edit- Australia
- Telstra (Lumia 640 and 640 XL)
- United StatesRM-
- AT&T (Lumia 640 and 640 XL)
- Cricket Wireless (Lumia 640 only)
- MetroPCS (Lumia 640 only)
- T-Mobile (Lumia 640 only)
Models
editLumia 640 models
| RM-1072 | RM-1073 | RM-1074 | RM-1075 | RM-1076 | RM-1077 | RM-1113 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bands supported | |||||||
| SIM Support | Single SIM LTE | Single SIM LTE | Single SIM LTE | Dual SIM LTE | Single SIM 3G | Dual SIM 3G | Dual SIM LTE |
| Region | Europe | United States | Global | Global |
Lumia 640XL models
| RM-1062 | RM-1063 | RM-1064 | RM-1065 | RM-1066 | RM-1067 | RM-1096 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bands Supported | |||||||
| SIM Support | Single SIM LTE | Single SIM LTE | Single SIM LTE | Dual SIM LTE | Single SIM 3G | Dual SIM 3G | Dual SIM LTE |
| Region | Europe | United States | Global | Global | Europe | Europe | HK & China |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Hands on video of Lumia 650 published by Microsoft Lumia France | Nokiapoweruser
- ^ a b Microsoft Lumia 640 Cons and Pros Review
- ^ "Microsoft Lumia 640 Specifications". Microsoft Mobile Oy. Retrieved 2015-03-02.
- ^ Nishtha, Arora (2 March 2015). "Lumia 640: The best bang for your buck". Lumia Conversations. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015.
- ^ Fraser, Adam (2 March 2015). "Work and play with Lumia 640 XL". Lumia Conversations. Archived from the original on 4 March 2015.
- ^ LeBlanc, Brandon (3 March 2015). "Announcing the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL".
- ^ a b Hachman, Mark (2 March 2015). "Microsoft announces the Lumia 640XL, a poor man's Lumia 1520 phablet". P.C. World.
- ^ T, Florin (15 May 2015). "Microsoft Lumia 640 now available in the US via Cricket". PhoneArena.com. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
- ^ Microsoft drops support for the Lumia 640 and 640 XL with the Windows 10 Mobile Fall Creators Update | Windows Central
- ^ "The Lumia 640 and 640 XL can't handle Microsoft's feature-packed Windows 10 Fall Creators Update – MSPoweruser". 18 October 2017.
- ^ "Microsoft Lumia 640, Lumia 640 XL Launched Alongside Dual SIM, LTE Variants". 2 March 2015.
- ^ "Microsoft launches Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL". TechnoKraze. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
- ^ "Support options for Nokia, Lumia, and feature phone devices". Microsoft.
- ^ Sarma, Sandeep (8 April 2015). "Microsoft Lumia 640 vs Lumia 640 XL Photo Gallery". Fone Arena.
- ^ Hamblen, Matt (2 March 2015). "From Microsoft: Two new Lumia smartphones to upgrade later to Windows 10(Expected to be release by December 2015)". Computerworld.
- ^ 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.