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Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE) vs Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)

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

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Compare Samsung Z X Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE) 12Points
5.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)} 12 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE) vs Z (SM-Z9005)} 11 Advantages Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+5.7"19%
Larger screen
vs4.8"
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+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
+(front) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+700000 apps (Marketplace)466 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1500 apps
+3000 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 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)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core92%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (3GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
171 grams (5.99 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)26%
Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)6%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
258 PPIvs+306 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

28 Common items in both devices
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+21 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)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
ModelLumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 640 XL LTE RM-1075 Dual-simSamsung SM-Z9005 for Indian developers, Samsung Redwood
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
India
India
BrandMicrosoftSamsung
Release date4/1/20158/1/2014
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)81.5 x 157.9 millimeters (3.21 x 6.22 in)69.8 x 138.2 millimeters (2.75 x 5.44 in)
Weight171 grams (5.99 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)258 PPI306 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Tizen 2.2.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (3GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
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 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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)LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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 XL (4G LTE)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
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)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
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+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy23.7 hoursfeature not registered
Standby936 hours (39 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
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, White
• Lumia Denim UI
• Microsoft ClearBlack display
• OneDrive 30GB
• WiFi hotspot
• Headset not included
• Colors: Black, Brown
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (4G LTE)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.96W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.734W/kg (head), 0.304W/kg (body)
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