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Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE) vs Nokia Lumia 625

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 640 vs Nokia Lumia 625 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 625 X Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE) 21Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.7"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Lumia 640 (LTE)} 21 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE) vs Lumia 625} 1 Advantage Nokia Lumia 625
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs159 grams (5.57 ounces)
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)4%
Thinner
vs9.15 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+294 PPI48%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs199 PPI
+5"6%
Larger screen
vs4.7"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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) 1MP200%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Windows Phone 8.1Advantage
Windows Phone 8.1 is newer and safer
vsWindows Phone 8.0 Amber
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2500 mAh25%
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)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
8GB (3GB available)vs+8GB167%
More internal storage for applications and files

25 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
1/4" inches
Full HD (1920x1080)
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Nokia Lumia 625
 
ModelLumia 640 (LTE)Lumia 625
Other model namesAT&T Microsoft Lumia 640 4G RM-1072, Lumia 640 RM-1073Nokia Lumia 625 4G LTE, Nokia Lumia 625H RM-943
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandMicrosoftNokia
Release date4/1/20158/1/2013
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.15 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)72.2 x 141.3 millimeters (2.84 x 5.56 in)72.25 x 133.25 millimeters (2.84 x 5.25 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Nokia Lumia 625
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI199 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Nokia Lumia 625
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 (LTE)Nokia Lumia 625
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8930
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Nokia Lumia 625
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (3GB available)8GB
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Nokia Lumia 625
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1/3/7/8/20)LTE 800/1800/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 625
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
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 (LTE)Nokia Lumia 625
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
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 625
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 (LTE)Nokia Lumia 625
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)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Nokia Lumia 625
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Nokia Lumia 625
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BP-4GWA
Battery capacity2500 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy20 hours15 hours
Standby840 hours (35 days)552 hours (23 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Nokia Lumia 625
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Lumia Denim UI
• Microsoft ClearBlack display
• OneDrive 30GB
• Beidou GPS
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black and white, Orange, Bright green, Yellow
• 7GB free SkyDrive
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Nokia Lumia 625
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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