Microsoft Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL Announced!
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| Microsoft Lumia 640 Specs, Price and Availability |
Today at Mobile World Congress 2015, Microsoft introduced Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL, two new smartphones that give people greater flexibility and freedom to choose when and where they get things done. Both phones are upgradeable to Windows 10, which offers more personal computing and greater productivity, and will be available later this year.
In a competitive marketplace, Microsoft continues to deliver innovative smartphone experiences at all price points. Both devices offer the seamless integration of hardware essentials — with a choice of screen sizes and camera capabilities — and Microsoft services to offer incredible productivity with affordability. With Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL, people are prepared for anything — for work, at home and on the go.
Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL customers will be able to access new Windows 10 features and innovation through the Windows Insider Program, as well as upgrade to Windows 10 later this year. Key features and improvements of Windows 10 include new universal apps such as Office, Mail and Calendar, and Photos; Internet Protocol-based messaging from Skype and others integrated directly into the messaging experience; an entirely new browsing experience with the new Project Spartan browser; and extended integration of the Cortana personal assistant.
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| Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Specs, Price and Availability |
Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL also come with a one-year subscription to Office 365 Personal, which includes the latest Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote) on the Lumia as well as on one PC or Mac and one tablet, plus 1TB of OneDrive storage, and 60 free minutes of Skype Unlimited Worldwide calling per month.
“Our newest Lumia devices build on our momentum in the affordable smartphones space,” said Jo Harlow, corporate vice president for Phones at Microsoft. “With the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL, we continue to make innovation accessible to more people. We have packaged competitive hardware with innovative Windows software and Microsoft services to help you achieve more, wherever and whenever you want.”
Microsoft Lumia 640 Specs
Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim (upgradable to Windows 10)
1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 (MSM8226) CPU
5-inch HD (1280x720) IPS display
294ppi with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
1GB of RAM
8GB of internal storage
microSD support up to 128GB
8MP AF rear camera with LED flash
1MP front-facing camera
Dual-SIM (micro) / Dual-Standby
4G LTE / 3G HSPA+ Connectivity
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n / DLNA / Miracast
NFC / Bluetooth 4.0 / microUSB 2.0
GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS
Li-Ion 2,500mAh battery
141.3 x 72.2 x 8.85mm (dimension)
145g (weight)
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Specs
Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim (upgradable to Windows 10)
1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 (MSM8226) CPU
5.7-inch HD (1280x720) IPS display
259ppi with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
1GB of RAM
8GB of internal storage
microSD support up to 128GB
13MP AF rear camera with LED flash
5MP front-facing camera
Dual-SIM (micro) / Dual-Standby
4G LTE / 3G HSPA+ Connectivity
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n / DLNA / Miracast
NFC / Bluetooth 4.0 / microUSB 2.0
GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS
Li-Ion 3,000mAh battery
157.9 x 81.5 x 9.0mm (dimension)
171g (weight)
Price and Availability
Lumia 640 XL will begin rolling out globally in March and will be available in matte cyan, orange and black, as well as both matte and glossy white. Lumia 640 will be available starting in April and will be available in glossy cyan, orange and white, as well as matte black. Both Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL will be available in single-SIM and dual-SIM LTE and dual-SIM 3G variants. Lumia 640 XL will also be available as a single-SIM 3G variant.
Pricing will vary by market and operator; Lumia 640 is estimated to be around 139 euros (~Php7,000) for the 3G model and 159 euros (~Php8,000) for the LTE model, before taxes and subsidies. Lumia 640 XL will be around 189 euros (~Php9,400) for 3G and 219 euros (~Php11,000) for LTE.
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