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Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB) vs Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)

Side by side comparison between Huawei GR5 (2017) vs Microsoft Lumia 640 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Lumia 640 X Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB) 18Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G) Compare Huawei GR5 (2017) X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)

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GR5 2017 (32GB)} 18 Advantages Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB) vs Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)} 6 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core149%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (3GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+5.5"10%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP73%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+1/2.9" inches38%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/4" inches
+(front) 8MP8 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+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
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3340 mAh34%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2500 mAh
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
162 grams (5.67 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)12%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
+16 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
ModelGR5 2017 (32GB)Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
Other model namesHuawei Mate 9 Lite BLL-L22, Huawei BrooklynMicrosoft Lumia 640 3G Dual Sim, Microsoft RM-1109
Country or region availableAustraliaEgypt(Europe)PhilippinesJapanNew ZealandSingaporeThailandTaiwanTurkeyVietnam
Australia, Egypt, (Europe), Philippines, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Turkey, Vietnam
feature not registered
BrandHuaweiMicrosoft
Release date1/1/20174/1/2015
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 150.9 millimeters (3 x 5.94 in)72.2 x 141.3 millimeters (2.84 x 5.56 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 655 (16nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP2 900MhzQualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)8GB (3GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-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 networkBLL-L21 model:
UMTS 900/1900/2100
BLL-L22 model:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
BLL-L21 model:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 38)
BLL-L22 model:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 19, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
2MP depth
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3968x2976 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.25ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x720 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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3340 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy23 hours20 hours
Standby650 hours (27.1 days)840 hours (35 days)

โž• Other features

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black/gray, White/silver, White/gold
โ€ข Metal body
โ€ข Emotion UI 4.1
โ€ข 2.5D glass screen
โ€ข LED notification
โ€ข DTS audio
โ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข Lumia Denim UI
โ€ข Microsoft ClearBlack display
โ€ข OneDrive 30GB
โ€ข Beidou GPS
โ€ข WiFi hotspot

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 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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