Category Breakdown
Honor 2
Microsoft Lumia 640 LTE Dual SIM
Performance
48.343.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.521.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.952.9
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
27.626.2
Summary
- The Honor 2 features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Microsoft Lumia 640 LTE Dual SIM has a slightly larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Honor 2 is powered by a Huawei K3V2 chipset with a quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, compared to the Lumia's Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with a 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Lumia offers a wider aperture for potentially better low-light performance.
- The Lumia also has a larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the Honor's 2230 mAh, which may provide longer usage.
- Software-wise, the Honor runs on Android 4.0, while the Lumia operates on Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Windows 10, offering different user experiences.
- Both devices weigh the same at 145g, but the Lumia is slimmer at 8.8 mm compared to the Honor's 10.5 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor 2
Microsoft Lumia 640 LTE Dual SIM
General
Release Date
2012
2015
Announced
2012
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Huawei K3V2
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Vivante GC4000
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2230 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2230 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
134 x 67.5 x 10.5 mm (5.28 x 2.66 x 0.41 in)
141.3 x 72.2 x 8.8 mm (5.56 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
Weight
145 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Glossy cyan, Orange, White, Matte black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, 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, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

