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Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE) vs Nokia Lumia 505

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 640 vs Nokia Lumia 505 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 505 X Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE) 19Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Lumia 640 (LTE)} 19 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE) vs Lumia 505} 3 Advantages Nokia Lumia 505
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core121%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs800MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)28%
Thinner
vs11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+294 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs252 PPI
+5"35%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+(front) 1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Windows Phone 8.1Advantage
Windows Phone 8.1 is newer and safer
vsWindows Phone 7.8
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2500 mAh92%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1300 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
8GB (3GB available)vs+4GB33%
More internal storage for applications and files
145 grams (5.08 ounces)vs+131 grams (4.59 ounces)11%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid

15 Common items in both devices
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+8 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 (LTE)Nokia Lumia 505
 
ModelLumia 640 (LTE)Lumia 505
Other model namesAT&T Microsoft Lumia 640 4G RM-1072, Lumia 640 RM-1073Nokia Lumia 505 RM-923
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandMicrosoftNokia
Release date4/1/20151/1/2013
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)72.2 x 141.3 millimeters (2.84 x 5.56 in)61.2 x 118.1 millimeters (2.41 x 4.65 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Nokia Lumia 505
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~53.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI252 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Nokia Lumia 505
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Windows Phone 7.8
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Nokia Lumia 505
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227A
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Nokia Lumia 505
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2256MB
Internal storage8GB (3GB available)4GB
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Nokia Lumia 505
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2 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 850/900/2100UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1/3/7/8/20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Nokia Lumia 505
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Nokia Lumia 505
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 (LTE)Nokia Lumia 505
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMFM (RDS)
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 (LTE)Nokia Lumia 505
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Nokia Lumia 505
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Nokia Lumia 505
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-3L
Battery capacity2500 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy20 hours7.1 hours
Standby840 hours (35 days)600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Nokia Lumia 505
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Lumia Denim UI
• Microsoft ClearBlack display
• OneDrive 30GB
• Beidou GPS
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, White, Red, Pink
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Curved glass screen 2.5D
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Touch Focus

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Nokia Lumia 505
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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