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Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE) vs Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 640 XL vs Nokia Lumia 1020 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 1020 X Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE) 13Points
5.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.5"
AMOLED

768x1280

38.4
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)

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Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)} 13 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE) vs Lumia 1020 (3G)} 12 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)16%
Thinner
vs10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+5.7"27%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Windows Phone 8.1Advantage
Windows Phone 8.1 is newer and safer
vsWindows Phone 8.0 Amber
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+3000 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (3GB available)vs+32GB10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
171 grams (5.99 ounces)vs+158 grams (5.53 ounces)8%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+768x1280 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
258 PPIvs+332 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 38.4MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+LED and Xenon flash on main cameraAdvantage
The LED and Xenon flash on main camera helps in dark places or in low light
1/3" inchesvs+1/1.5" inches100%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
ModelLumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Lumia 1020 (3G)
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 640 XL LTE RM-1075 Dual-simNokia Lumia 1020 3G RM-876, Nokia EOS, Nokia Elvis
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandMicrosoftNokia
Release date4/1/20157/26/2013
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)81.5 x 157.9 millimeters (3.21 x 6.22 in)71.4 x 130.4 millimeters (2.81 x 5.13 in)
Weight171 grams (5.99 ounces)158 grams (5.53 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels768x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)258 PPI332 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (3GB available)32GB
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28,38,40)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels38.4 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels7152x5368 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED and Xenon flash on main camera
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inches1/1.5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5XW
Battery capacity3000 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy23.7 hours13.4 hours
Standby936 hours (39 days)384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Lumia Denim UI
• Microsoft ClearBlack display
• OneDrive 30GB
• WiFi hotspot
• Headset not included
• Colors: Black, White, Yellow
• Qi Wireless Charging
• Dolby Digital Plus
• USB On-the-go
• Nokia EOS
• 7GB SkyDrive
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display
• Nokia PureView camera
• BSI sensor of 41MP
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Dual capture camera
• Panorama photo
• 3G mobile hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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