Category Breakdown
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
ZTE Flash
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.653.7
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 Flash has a smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 326 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 400 chipset, compared to the dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus in the ZTE, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- The Lumia's rear camera is slightly superior at 13 MP versus the ZTE's 12.6 MP, although both can record video at 1080p.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Lumia at 3000 mAh compared to the ZTE's 1780 mAh, suggesting longer usage time.
- The Lumia runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Windows 10, while the ZTE operates on Android 4.0.4, indicating a more modern software experience for the Lumia.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
ZTE Flash
General
Release Date
2015
2012
Announced
2015
2012
Description
N/A
For Sprint
Display
Size
5.7"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 225
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
12.6 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", AF
12.6 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
1 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
1 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
1780 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1780 mAh battery
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)
133.9 x 65.7 x 9.7 mm (5.27 x 2.59 x 0.38 in)
Weight
171 g
142 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Matte cyan, Orange, Black, Matte white, Glossy white
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass, sensor core
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

