Category Breakdown
Microsoft Lumia 640 LTE Dual SIM
ZTE Iconic Phablet
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.554.5
Summary
- The Microsoft Lumia 640 LTE Dual SIM features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE Iconic Phablet has a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~258 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by 8GB of storage and 1GB of RAM, but the Lumia uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset, which may offer slightly better performance compared to the unspecified chipset in the ZTE.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the software experience differs, with the Lumia running Windows Phone 8.1 upgradable to Windows 10, whereas the ZTE operates on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean).
- In terms of battery life, the ZTE has a larger 3200 mAh battery compared to the Lumia's 2500 mAh.
- Build quality shows the Lumia is more compact and lighter at 145g, while the ZTE is bulkier and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Lumia 640 LTE Dual SIM
ZTE Iconic Phablet
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~258 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
N/A
GPU
Adreno 305
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
1 MP
1 MP
Front Camera Details
1 MP
1 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
141.3 x 72.2 x 8.8 mm (5.56 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
160 x 81.3 x 9.4 mm (6.30 x 3.20 x 0.37 in)
Weight
145 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glossy cyan, Orange, White, Matte black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
