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Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G) vs Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-974)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 640 vs Nokia Lumia 635 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 635 X Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G) 15Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
04Points Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-974) Compare Microsoft Lumia 640 X
4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1830
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)

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Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)} 15 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G) vs Lumia 635 (RM-974)} 4 Advantages Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-974)
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)5%
Thinner
vs9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+294 PPI35%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs218 PPI
+5"11%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2500 mAh37%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1830 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
8GB (3GB available)vs+8GB167%
More internal storage for applications and files
145 grams (5.08 ounces)vs+134 grams (4.69 ounces)8%
Lighter
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files

22 Common items in both devices
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
1/4" inches
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-974)
ModelLumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)Lumia 635 (RM-974)
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 640 3G Dual Sim, Microsoft RM-1109Nokia Lumia 635 Global RM-974
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMicrosoftNokia
Release date4/1/20155/1/2014
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)72.2 x 141.3 millimeters (2.84 x 5.56 in)66.7 x 129.5 millimeters (2.63 x 5.1 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-974)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI218 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 (Dual-Sim 3G)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-974)
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-974)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-974)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB
Internal storage8GB (3GB available)8GB
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-974)
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 / Upload42/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 (Dual-Sim 3G)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-974)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inches1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-974)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
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 (Dual-Sim 3G)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-974)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-974)
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-974)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-974)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5H
Battery capacity2500 mAh1830 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy20 hours14 hours
Standby840 hours (35 days)600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-974)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Lumia Denim UI
• Microsoft ClearBlack display
• OneDrive 30GB
• Beidou GPS
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Orange, Yellow, White, Black, Green
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Dolby headphone sound enhancement
• Internet Explorer 11
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, WhatsApp
• WiFi hotspot up to 8 devices

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-974)
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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