The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL and Lumia 640 XL are the big screen options in the Windows Phone family. However, they do serve distinctly different markets – one being the high-end flagship, the other the entry-level big screen phone. Here we check out how they differ and compare.
The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL and Lumia 640 XL share a few things in common – they both run Windows Phone (albeit different versions presently), they both have amazing looks and they both come with a 5.7-inch display.
However, that is where the similarities pretty much end as the new high-end flagship and highly cost-effective entry-level smartphone have different approaches to meeting user needs. Take a look at how the 5.7-inch smartphones differ:
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL and Lumia 640 XL: ScreenThe Microsoft Lumia 950 XL and Lumia 640 XL may have the same size of screen but that is where the common ground ends. The Lumia 950 XL has a 5.7-inch AMOLED screen with a sharp resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels and pixel density of 518 PPI for amazing colour reproduction. It is made from Corning Gorilla Glass 4.
The Lumia 640 XL sports a 5.7-inch display but the IPS LCD with ClearBlack technology screen has a lower 1280 x 720-pixel resolution as befits it entry-level status. On the plus side, both screens come with Glance display, which means you can view updates and information on the screen without the need to wake up the OS, so saving battery life.
Sharing the same screen size means you'll find that when it comes to size and weight the two are fairly evenly matched. The Lumia 640 XL weighs in at a slightly heavier 171g and is a little larger at 157.9 x 81.5 x 9mm.
Compare this to the 165g weight of the Lumia 950 XL, which measures, 151.9 x 78.4 x 81.4mm and you'll see that there isn't a great deal in it.
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL and Lumia 640 XL: Tech SpecIf there are clear differences with the display of the Lumia 950 XL and Lumia 640 XL then when you take off the hood of both of these Windows Phone devices, you'll find there are very different beasts purring away beneath too.
The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL is powered by the 2GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor and backed by 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. There are also difference in the technologies on-board. For starters there is wireless charging, fast-charging and the use of USB Type-C connector on the bottom allows for a faster connection. Then there is support for Continuum, delivering a PC-like experience.
By contrast, the Lumia 640 XL is powered by the quad-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor and come with 1GB of RAM, which is great for handling Windows Phone and the Windows 10 Mobile update but means you won't find the latest technologies tucked away inside.
It's not only the raw processing power where you'll find that things gave been ramped up with the latest generation of Windows Phone smartphone. While the Lumia 640 XL impresses with a striking 13-Megapixel sensor that makes the most of the latest Lumia Camera V5 app for the best photos in its price range, the Lumia 950 XL serves up a 20-Megapixel camera with six-lens ZEISS optics and LED Natural Flash.
You'll also find the fifth generation Optical Image Stabilisation is also present for amazing image control on the Lumia 950 XL – something you wont find on non-PureView phones. On the front of both devices is a 5-Megapixel front-facing camera with 1080p video recording, making it ideal for use with the integrated Skype app.
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL and Lumia 640 XL: Battery LifeA big screen needs a big battery if it's truly going to last and fortunately neither the Lumia 950 XL or the Lumia 640 XL disappoint on this score. The Lumia 640 XL has a more than acceptable 3000 mAh battery, offering up to 24 hours of talk-time (3G mode), or up to 14 hours of browsing of 98 hours of music playback.
The Lumia 950 XL ups the ante with the use of a larger 3340mAh capacity, which offers 19 hours of 3G talk-time and up to 75 hours of music playback.
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL and Lumia 640 XL: PriceThere we have it, two phones with the same screen size but with very different end users in mind. We love the Lumia 640 XL and the big screen but budget price is amazing value for money and is aimed at those looking for the best features for their money. With that in mind, you can pick it up in the UK for £185 SIM free.
However, when it comes to the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL there is simply no other Windows Phone device out there to compete with what it has to offer. If you're after the latest in cutting-edge features and the best mobile experience yet, there is no denying this is the phone for you. The Lumia 950 XL can be bought for £529.99 SIM free here in the UK. You can find it at the Microsoft Store UK now.
Source: Microsoft Lumia 950 XL and Lumia 640 XL - How the 5.7-inch smartphones differ
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