Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
#5677
Sony Xperia T2 Ultra
#5704Category Breakdown
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
Sony Xperia T2 Ultra
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 features a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Sony Xperia T2 Ultra has a slightly larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~245 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipsets, but the Xperia T2 Ultra has a marginally faster CPU at 1.4 GHz compared to the Lumia's 1.2 GHz.
- Both smartphones sport a 13 MP rear camera with similar video capabilities, but the Xperia offers HDR support, while the Lumia has a 5 MP front camera compared to the T2 Ultra's 1.1 MP.
- Battery capacity is identical at 3000 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The Lumia runs on Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Windows 10, whereas the Xperia T2 Ultra operates on Android 4.3, upgradable to 5.1, providing different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
Sony Xperia T2 Ultra
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 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)
Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 305
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, f/2.3, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
1.1 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
1.1 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-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)
165.2 x 83.8 x 7.7 mm (6.50 x 3.30 x 0.30 in)
Weight
171 g
171.7 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Matte cyan, Orange, Black, Matte white, Glossy white
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass, sensor core
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes