Category Breakdown
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM
ZTE Blade X5
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.654.6
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", AF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
8 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Matte cyan, Orange, Black, Matte white, Glossy white
Black, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass, sensor core
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

