Microsoft Lumia 640 LTE
The Microsoft Lumia 640 LTE is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 141.3 x 72.2 x 8.8 mm (5.56 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 145g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, March. Released 2015, April
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
294 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
145g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
141.3 x 72.2 x 8.8 mm (5.56 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
Colors
Glossy cyan, Orange, White, Matte black
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Microsoft Lumia 640 LTE does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Microsoft Lumia 640 LTE has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Microsoft Lumia 640 LTE supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Microsoft Lumia 640 LTE SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Microsoft Lumia 640 LTE has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Microsoft Lumia 640 LTE uses microUSB 2.0.
The Microsoft Lumia 640 LTE supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot.
The Microsoft Lumia 640 LTE has 4.0, A2DP.
