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Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L) vs Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 vs Microsoft Lumia 640 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Lumia 640 X Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L) 31Points
6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3330
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G) Compare Sony Xperia 1 X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Xperia 1 (SO-03L)} 31 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L) vs Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)} 5 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (48GB available)15 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (3GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1644x3840 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+643 PPI119%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+6.5"30%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+1/2.6" inches54%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/4" inches
+f/1.6 (aperture)38%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP8 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps37 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3330 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2500 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
178 grams (6.23 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)23%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

12 Common items in both devices
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
ModelXperia 1 (SO-03L)Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
Other model namesSony Xperia 1 (NTT DoCoMo) 64GB, Sony KumanoMicrosoft Lumia 640 3G Dual Sim, Microsoft RM-1109
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
feature not registered
BrandSonyMicrosoft
Release date5/29/2019, Announced: 2/25/20194/1/2015
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 167 millimeters (2.83 x 6.57 in)72.2 x 141.3 millimeters (2.84 x 5.56 in)
Weight178 grams (6.23 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
Display typeOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1644x3840 pixels (21:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)643 PPI294 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10
100% DCI-P3
HDR BT.2020
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 356734 (v7), 418206 (v8)
Geekbench: 10985 (v4.4), 2753 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (48GB available)
UFS 2.1
8GB (3GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1600/150 Mbps42/5.76 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 800/850/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat19/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 19, 21, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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

Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.416mm1/3.4"1.0µm
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.6 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (5-axis): Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras4K@24/30fps
1080p@30/60/960fps
BIONZ X
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C SlimPort®Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)Microsoft Lumia 640 (Dual-Sim 3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3330 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered20 hours
Standbyfeature not registered840 hours (35 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)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, Gray, Purple, White• Colors: Black
• Lumia Denim UI
• Microsoft ClearBlack display
• OneDrive 30GB
• Beidou GPS
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)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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