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Microsoft Lumia 640 XL

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL

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ZTE Blade X5

ZTE Blade X5

#6318

Category Breakdown

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
ZTE Blade X5
Performance
43.637.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.221.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
43.838.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.924.2

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 ZTE Blade X5 has a 5.0-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 294 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a Snapdragon 400 chipset with a 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, whereas the Blade X5 utilizes a slightly faster 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU.
  • Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Blade X5 offers an 8 MP front camera compared to the Lumia's 5 MP.
  • The Lumia has a larger 3000 mAh battery, while the Blade X5 has a 2400 mAh battery.
  • Software-wise, the Lumia runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Windows 10, while the Blade X5 operates on Android 5.1 (Lollipop).

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
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

Micro-SIM
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