Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM
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Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 -
Quad Core, 1.2 GHz -
1 GB RAM
Display
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5.7 inches (14.48 cm); IPS LCD -
720x1280 px (HD) -
Gorilla Glass 3 Protection
Rear Camera
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Single Camera Setup - 13 MP (upto 4x Digital Zoom) Primary Camera
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LED Flash -
Full HD @30fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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5 MP -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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3000 mAh
General
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SIM1: Micro -
5G Not Supported -
8 GB internal storage, Expandable upto 128 GB
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM Expert Review Summary
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Verdict
On its own, the Lumia 640 XL is a capable device – it’s reliable, functional and no-nonsense, and should be adequate for most casual users. The addition of more premium Lumia features like Glance Screen, Rich Capture and SensorCore add to its appeal. But when you pit it against the Android competition, it becomes hard to recommend. At its price of Rs 15,799, it’s overpriced by a mile. Devices like the Honor 4x (review), Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G (review), YU Yureka&n
Pros
- Large display
- Good cameras
- Long battery life
Cons
- Display sharpness is a tad low
- No 4G support
- Overpriced considering the competition
Specs At A Glance
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5.7-inch display, 1,280 x 720 pixels (259 ppi)
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Classic Lumia in a bigger guise
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Microsoft hasn’t tampered much with Nokia’s design philosophy, and the 640 XL is quintessentially Lumia in every way. It features sharp edges and rounded corners, and comes in the usual array of colours like black, white, orange and the sorely missed cyan. Thanks to its 5.7-inch display, the Lumia 640 XL is very big, even for a phablet. It’s almost impossible to use with one hand, and the ample bezels above and below the screen add to its height, making it awkward to access the top half of the screen. Like most recent Lumias, the 640 XL features an onscreen navigation bar. It disappears while using apps, but you can always swipe up from the bottom to bring it up again.
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Big on size, small on pixels
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At 5.7-inches, the Lumia 640 XL’s display is large – even for a phablet. Pair that with the HD resolution and it translates into a measly pixel density of 259ppi. At first glance the display seems sharp enough, but you can tell that it doesn’t have the clarity of the Lumia 640. Zooming in often reveals text with jagged edges and pixelated images. The display comes equipped with ClearBlack technology, which helps to reduce reflections and improve legibility outdoors. While we found the screen to be quite reflective under artificial lighting, its performance in bright sunlight was exemplary. Brightness levels are quite high, and we often turned off the auto brightness in favour of the low brightness setting. A layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protects the screen from scratches.
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Cameras that don’t disappoint
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The Lumia 640 XL features a 13MP snapper with ZEISS optics and an LED flash at the rear, and a 5MP camera in the front. The primary camera shoots in full resolution when the aspect ratio is set to 4:3. If you want widescreen 16:9 images, the resolution is lowered to 10MP.
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WP 8.1 packed with bloatware
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Reliable performer
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The Lumia 640 XL is powered by the slightly dated Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, consisting of four Cortex-A7 cores clocked at 1.2GHz. The chipset is assisted by 1GB of RAM, and packs in an Adreno 305 GPU. The handset works smoothly for most tasks like email, social networking, gaming and watching videos. However, there are noticeable lags when multi-tasking and opening apps, so it's not exactly zippy.
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Verdict
On its own, the Lumia 640 XL is a capable device – it’s reliable, functional and no-nonsense, and should be adequate for most casual users. The addition of more premium Lumia features like Glance Screen, Rich Capture and SensorCore add to its appeal. But when you pit it against the Android competition, it becomes hard to recommend. At its price of Rs 15,799, it’s overpriced by a mile. Devices like the Honor 4x (review), Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G (review), YU Yureka&n
- Large display
- Good cameras
- Long battery life
Pros
- Display sharpness is a tad low
- No 4G support
- Overpriced considering the competition
Cons
5.7-inch display, 1,280 x 720 pixels (259 ppi)
Read MoreMicrosoft hasn’t tampered much with Nokia’s design philosophy, and the 640 XL is quintessentially Lumia in every way. It features sharp edges and rounded corners, and comes in the usual array of colours like black, white, orange and the sorely missed cyan. Thanks to its 5.7-inch display, the Lumia 640 XL is very big, even for a phablet. It’s almost impossible to use with one hand, and the ample bezels above and below the screen add to its height, making it awkward to access the top half of the screen. Like most recent Lumias, the 640 XL features an onscreen navigation bar. It disappears while using apps, but you can always swipe up from the bottom to bring it up again.
Read MoreAt 5.7-inches, the Lumia 640 XL’s display is large – even for a phablet. Pair that with the HD resolution and it translates into a measly pixel density of 259ppi. At first glance the display seems sharp enough, but you can tell that it doesn’t have the clarity of the Lumia 640. Zooming in often reveals text with jagged edges and pixelated images. The display comes equipped with ClearBlack technology, which helps to reduce reflections and improve legibility outdoors. While we found the screen to be quite reflective under artificial lighting, its performance in bright sunlight was exemplary. Brightness levels are quite high, and we often turned off the auto brightness in favour of the low brightness setting. A layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protects the screen from scratches.
Read MoreThe Lumia 640 XL features a 13MP snapper with ZEISS optics and an LED flash at the rear, and a 5MP camera in the front. The primary camera shoots in full resolution when the aspect ratio is set to 4:3. If you want widescreen 16:9 images, the resolution is lowered to 10MP.
Read MoreThe Lumia 640 XL is powered by the slightly dated Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, consisting of four Cortex-A7 cores clocked at 1.2GHz. The chipset is assisted by 1GB of RAM, and packs in an Adreno 305 GPU. The handset works smoothly for most tasks like email, social networking, gaming and watching videos. However, there are noticeable lags when multi-tasking and opening apps, so it's not exactly zippy.
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Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM Specifications
General |
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| Operating System | Windows Phone v8.1 |
Performance |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 |
| Processor | Quad core, 1.2 GHz, Cortex A7 |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 305 |
| RAM | 1 GB |
Display |
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| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 5.7 inches (14.48 cm) |
| Resolution | 720x1280 px (HD) |
| Pixel Density | 258 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 69.44 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v3 |
Design |
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| Height | 157.9 mm |
| Width | 81.5 mm |
| Thickness | 9 mm |
| Weight | 171 grams |
Rear Camera |
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||||||
| Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels | |||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
4 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Digital image stabilization Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
Front Camera |
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| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
Battery |
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| Capacity | 3000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
| TalkTime | Up to 24 Hours(3G) / Up to 30.3 Hours(2G) |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 8 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 128 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Micro |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM User Reviews
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 |
| RAM & Storage | 1 GB + 8 GB |
| Display | 5.7", 720 x 1280 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP |
| Front Camera | 5 MP |
| Battery | 3000 mAh |
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