Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
#5933
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018)
#4885Category Breakdown
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018)
Performance
43.656.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.519.1
Battery
24.226.1
Build
0.273.0
Connectivity
43.857.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.930.5
Summary
- The Microsoft Lumia 640 XL features a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) has a slightly smaller 5.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the J7 utilizes an Exynos 7870 Octa with an octa-core CPU, offering better multitasking capabilities with its higher RAM options of 16GB and 32GB compared to the Lumia's 1GB.
- The Lumia's rear camera is superior at 13 MP, compared to the J7's 8 MP, though both can record 1080p video.
- The J7 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 3300 mAh versus the Lumia's 3000 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Lumia runs on Microsoft Windows 10, while the J7 operates on Android 8.0 (Oreo) with the option to upgrade to Android 9.0 (Pie), providing a more modern user experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the J7 featuring Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and a plastic back, while the Lumia has a matte finish without glass protection.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018)
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
N/A
Versions: Galaxy J7 V SM-J737V (Verizon); Galaxy J7 Star SM-J737T (T-Mobile/Metro PCS), SM-J737A (AT&T); Galaxy J7 Refine 2018 SM-J737P (Sprint, Virgin Mobile, Boost Mobile), SM-J737U (USA unlocked)
Display
Size
5.7"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 305
Mali-T830 MP1
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", AF
8 MP, AF or 13 MP, f/1.7, AF (operator dependent)
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP / 13 MP, f/1.7 (operator dependent)
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
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-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)
153.2 x 76.2 x 8.6 mm (6.03 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
Weight
171 g
181 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Matte cyan, Orange, Black, Matte white, Glossy white
Black, Blue, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1/4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
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 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass, sensor core
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass