Category Breakdown
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM
ZTE Blade X5
Performance
43.637.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.221.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.038.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.024.2
Summary
- The Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM features a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 5.0-inch display of the ZTE Blade X5, although both have the same 720 x 1280 resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a Snapdragon 400 chipset with a 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, while the Blade X5 utilizes a slightly faster 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Blade X5 offers an 8 MP front camera, surpassing the Lumia's 5 MP.
- The Lumia has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Blade X5's 2400 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- The Lumia runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Windows 10, while the Blade X5 operates on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), offering different software experiences.
- Build quality-wise, the Lumia is heavier at 171g and larger in dimensions, whereas the Blade X5 is lighter at 129g and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM
ZTE Blade X5
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 305
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157.9 x 81.5 x 9 mm (6.22 x 3.21 x 0.35 in)
142 x 70.4 x 8.9 mm (5.59 x 2.77 x 0.35 in)
Weight
171 g
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Matte cyan, Orange, Black, Matte white, Glossy white
Black, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass, sensor core
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

