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Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G) vs Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1020 vs Microsoft Lumia 640 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Lumia 640 X Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G) 13Points
4.5"
AMOLED

768x1280

38.4
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G) Compare Nokia Lumia 1020 X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)

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Lumia 1020 (3G)} 13 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G) vs Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)} 9 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+32GB10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (3GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+768x1280 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+332 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+(back) 38.4MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+LED and Xenon flash on main cameraAdvantage
The LED and Xenon flash on main camera helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+1/1.5" inches167%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/4" inches
+(front) 1.2MP33%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1MP
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
158 grams (5.53 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)9%
Lighter
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)18%
Thinner
4.5"vs+5"11%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Windows Phone 8.0 Ambervs+Windows Phone 8.1Advantage
Windows Phone 8.1 is newer and safer
2000 mAhvs+2500 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

28 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
BSI sensor
f/2.2 (aperture)
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
ModelLumia 1020 (3G)Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 1020 3G RM-876, Nokia EOS, Nokia ElvisMicrosoft Lumia 640 3G Dual Sim, Microsoft RM-1109
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaMicrosoft
Release date7/26/20134/1/2015
Depth10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 130.4 millimeters (2.81 x 5.13 in)72.2 x 141.3 millimeters (2.84 x 5.56 in)
Weight158 grams (5.53 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)332 PPI294 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

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 Amberfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM896032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB8GB (3GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
Back camera (main camera)38.4 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution7152x5368 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED and Xenon flash on main cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.5" 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 sensorSupportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5XW
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13.4 hours20 hours
Standby384 hours (16 days)840 hours (35 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, Yellow
• Qi Wireless Charging
• Dolby Digital Plus
• USB On-the-go
• Nokia EOS
• 7GB SkyDrive
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display
• Nokia PureView camera
• BSI sensor of 41MP
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Dual capture camera
• Panorama photo
• 3G mobile hotspot
• Colors: Black
• Lumia Denim UI
• Microsoft ClearBlack display
• OneDrive 30GB
• Beidou GPS
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)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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