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Review of Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB. Thorough explanation of the pros and cons of its functions and specifications/performances

Created date: 2018-09-30 21:35:57, Updated date: 2020-04-16 20:07:13

What are the strengths of the Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB? We explain its advantages and disadvantages when compared to other smartphone. Even if you are not used to choosing between different smartphone, you'll learn to make the decision of whether or not the Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB is right for you.

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB 's features, performance, reviews

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB 's size

The "Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB" has a width of 81.5mm, a length of 157.9mm, and a thickness of 9.0mm. At this size it would feel a bit difficult to operate with one hand. In addition, the weight of the "Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB" is about 171.0g. You can feel some weight when holding it in one hand. You might feel tired if you operate it for a long time.

Assessing the overall ease of holding the "Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB", it has some difficulties but if you use it based on its strengths and weaknesses it will not cause many issues.

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB 's screen

"Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB" has a 5.7inch display. It is fairly large and has a good presence. Photos, videos, and games will really enjoy this screen estate. It is also suited for productivity use such as creating a business document.

"Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB" has a mid-range screen. It is OK for normal use, but if you want to enjoy photos, videos, or games at their best, you may feel dissatisfied.

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB 's CPU specs

With the 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores) for processing power, the "Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB" has low performance, and even for net browsing and Twitter usage you will probably feel a little dissatisfied.

The "Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB" has only 1.0GB of RAM, quite a small amount. Cases of insufficient RAM occur regularly so even when using light apps there will be instability in operation and jerkiness.

Evaluating the overall speed of operation of the "Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB", it is a low-end smartphone and even in everyday use feels jumpy and jerky. There will probably be a lot of cases when you feel that it is lacking in performance.

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB 's storage size

The data storage capacity of the "Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB" is 8.0GB, and if its main use is for texting and social media then there is no problem, but if you plan to use it for things like photography, filming, and games, you should go with one that is a step up.

The "Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB" is compatible with SD cards, so it is possible to increase the capacity easily. Therefore, you probably do not need to be concerned with the storage capacity.

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB 's camera specs

"Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB" has a 13.0MP main camera, which can take very high-resolution photos and videos. While you might feel a little dissatisfied when you need better resolution for landscape photography or want to print high-definition photographs, you will be satisfied most of the time.

Also, "Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB" has an 5.0MP front camera, which is an average figure for a smartphone camera. It is good enough for taking selfies, but you may be a little dissatisfied when you need to take a group photo or print your photos.

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB 's battery performance

The battery performance of the "Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB" is 3000.0mAh, so it has a relatively large capacity. Compared to other smartphones, the battery life of the "Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB" is good. At this amount, you will not feel stressed even if you are on the internet and Twitter for a long time. Even when playing a game or watching a movie on the go, you can do so comfortably without needing to be conscious of the battery. However, some caution is necessary when watching movies or playing games for too long.

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB 's general rating

The "Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB" is a budget smartphone. As the main smartphone it is somewhat insufficient, and you should consider a slightly higher-end smartphone if possible. It will be enough for people who use only basic functions such as telephone and internet, or people who do not use smartphones.

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB

Advantages of Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB

  • The display is very large, so it is perfect for watching videos or playing games.

Disadvantages of Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB

  • It has a low-grade CPU, so you will experience severe stuttering when using an app.
 
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Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB 's specs

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB
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MakerMicrosoft
Release date2015-04
ColorMatte cyan/Orange/Black/Matte white/Glossy white
OSWindows
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)81.5mm x 157.9mm x 9.0mm
Weight171.0g
Display size5.7inch
Display typeIPS LCD
Screen resolution (width x height)720 x 1280
Pixel density257ppi
Battery capacity3000.0mAh
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400
CPU specs1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores)
RAM size1.0GB
Storage size8.0GB
Rear-camera resolution13.0MP
Front-camera resolution5.0MP

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general rating

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twogeneral rating

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB

47.0-Color:Matte cyan/Orange/Black/Matte white/Glossy white, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):81.5mm x 157.9mm x 9.0mm, Weight:171.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:257ppi, Display size:5.7inch, OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 650 16GB

47.1Color:Black/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):70.9mm x 142.0mm x 6.9mm, Weight:122.0g, Display type:OLED, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi, Display size:5.0inch, OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL 32GB

60.7Color:Black/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):78.4mm x 151.9mm x 8.1mm, Weight:165.0g, Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:515ppi, Display size:5.7inch, OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM 32GB

59.0Color:Black/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):73.2mm x 145.0mm x 8.2mm, Weight:150.0g, Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:564ppi, Display size:5.2inch, OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 950 32GB

59.4Color:Black/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):73.2mm x 145.0mm x 8.2mm, Weight:150.0g, Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:564ppi, Display size:5.2inch, OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 550 8GB

41.6Color:Black/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):67.8mm x 136.1mm x 9.9mm, Weight:141.9g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:312ppi, Display size:4.7inch, OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM 8GB

42.6Color:Orange/white/black/gray/blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):73.7mm x 144.0mm x 8.6mm, Weight:152.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi, Display size:5.0inch, OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM 8GB

36.9Color:Black/Orange, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):63.2mm x 120.5mm x 10.6mm, Weight:127.9g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 800, Pixel density:233ppi, Display size:4.0inch, OS:Windows

grip

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twogrip

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB

53.9-Color:Matte cyan/Orange/Black/Matte white/Glossy white, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):81.5mm x 157.9mm x 9.0mm, Weight:171.0g

Microsoft Lumia 650 16GB

71.0Color:Black/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):70.9mm x 142.0mm x 6.9mm, Weight:122.0g

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL 32GB

57.4Color:Black/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):78.4mm x 151.9mm x 8.1mm, Weight:165.0g

Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM 32GB

63.5Color:Black/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):73.2mm x 145.0mm x 8.2mm, Weight:150.0g

Microsoft Lumia 950 32GB

63.5Color:Black/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):73.2mm x 145.0mm x 8.2mm, Weight:150.0g

Microsoft Lumia 550 8GB

68.5Color:Black/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):67.8mm x 136.1mm x 9.9mm, Weight:141.9g

Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM 8GB

62.8Color:Orange/white/black/gray/blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):73.7mm x 144.0mm x 8.6mm, Weight:152.0g

Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM 8GB

77.4Color:Black/Orange, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):63.2mm x 120.5mm x 10.6mm, Weight:127.9g

screen cleanliness

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoscreen cleanliness

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB

51.4-Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:257ppi

Microsoft Lumia 650 16GB

59.9Display type:OLED, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL 32GB

88.0Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:515ppi

Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM 32GB

89.3Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:564ppi

Microsoft Lumia 950 32GB

89.3Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:564ppi

Microsoft Lumia 550 8GB

64.3Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:312ppi

Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM 8GB

59.9Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM 8GB

42.3Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 800, Pixel density:233ppi

screen quality

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoscreen quality

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB

71.4-Display size:5.7inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:257ppi

Microsoft Lumia 650 16GB

71.0Display size:5.0inch, Display type:OLED, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL 32GB

83.7Display size:5.7inch, Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:515ppi

Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM 32GB

81.2Display size:5.2inch, Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:564ppi

Microsoft Lumia 950 32GB

81.2Display size:5.2inch, Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:564ppi

Microsoft Lumia 550 8GB

69.6Display size:4.7inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:312ppi

Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM 8GB

71.0Display size:5.0inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM 8GB

51.5Display size:4.0inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 800, Pixel density:233ppi

performance

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoperformance

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE 8GB

14.9-OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 650 16GB

16.5OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL 32GB

73.0OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM 32GB

60.0OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 950 32GB

60.0OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 550 8GB

13.4OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM 8GB

14.9OS:Windows

Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM 8GB

5.7OS:Windows

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