Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 640 XL vs Samsung Galaxy J7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/9/2015 11:40 AM, updated: 11/26/2021 11:05 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 X Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS) Compare Microsoft Lumia 640 XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

6 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+5.7"4% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)61% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (3GB available)	vs	+16GB (11GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)20% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
258 PPI	vs	+267 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

26 Common items in both devices

171 grams (5.99 ounces)

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body

16 million

720x1280 pixels

(back) 13MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 640 XL (3G)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Other model names	Microsoft Lumia 640 XL RM-1065 Dual-sim, Nokia Lumia 640 XL	Galaxy J7 (4G) SM-J700F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), India, Thailand
Brand	Microsoft	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2015	7/16/2015, Announced: 6/19/2015
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	81.5 x 157.9 millimeters (3.21 x 6.22 in)	78.6 x 152.4 millimeters (3.09 x 6 in)
Weight	171 grams (5.99 ounces)	171 grams (5.99 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	258 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
System version	Windows Phone 8.1	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UX
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7580 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 (668MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (3GB available)	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	23.7 hours	18 hours
Standby	936 hours (39 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Lumia Denim UI • Microsoft ClearBlack display • OneDrive 30GB • WiFi hotspot • Headset not included	• Colors: White, Black, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.503W/kg (head), 0.373W/kg (body)