alcatel Hero
#5274
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
#5933Category Breakdown
alcatel Hero
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
Performance
48.143.6
Camera
35.219.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
26.424.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
38.543.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.525.9
Summary
- The alcatel Hero features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density compared to the 5.7-inch display of the Microsoft Lumia 640 XL, which has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with 8GB of storage and 2GB of RAM for the Hero, while the Lumia has 1GB of RAM, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- Both smartphones have a 13 MP rear camera with similar video recording capabilities, but the Lumia offers a superior 5 MP front camera for selfies.
- The Hero has a slightly larger battery capacity at 3400 mAh compared to the Lumia's 3000 mAh, potentially providing longer usage time.
- The Hero runs on Android 4.2.2, while the Lumia operates on Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, which can be upgraded to Windows 10, offering different software experiences.
- Build quality is comparable, with both devices being slightly different in dimensions and weight.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Hero
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB (single SIM)/ 16GB (dual SIM), 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
Zeiss optics, LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3400 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.5 x 80.6 x 8.5 mm (6.24 x 3.17 x 0.33 in)
157.9 x 81.5 x 9 mm (6.22 x 3.21 x 0.35 in)
Weight
177.6 g
171 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Matte cyan, Orange, Black, Matte white, Glossy white
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro (optional), proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass, sensor core