Side-by-side technical data
Microsoft Lumia 550 vs Microsoft Lumia 640 Dual SIM
Comparison between Microsoft Lumia 550 and Microsoft Lumia 640 Dual SIM: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Microsoft.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Lumia 550 | Lumia 640 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Camera | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Connectivity | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Battery & charging | 0.8 | 1.4 |
Which one is for you?
Microsoft Lumia 550, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.1
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 315 ppi
- against 294 ppi
- OS Version
- 10
- against 8.1
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G
- against GSM, HSPA
Microsoft Lumia 640 Dual SIM, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 2,500 mAh
- against 2,100 mAh
- SIM Configurations
- Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Single Nano-SIM
- Usable Surface
- 67.6 %
- against 64.7 %
- Body Thickness
- 8.8 mm
- against 9.9 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Lumia 550 | Lumia 640 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 | Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 304 | Qualcomm Adreno 305 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.1 GHz | 1.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| RAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Lumia 550 | Lumia 640 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Cyan, Orange, White, Black |
| Body Thickness | 9.9 mm | 8.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 67.8 mm | 72.2 mm |
| Body Height | 136.1 mm | 141.3 mm |
| Weight | 141.9 g Best value | 145 g |
| Usable Surface | 64.7 % | 67.6 % Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Lumia 550 | Lumia 640 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,100 mAh | 2,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | — |
| Talk time | 16 h | 27 h 30 min Best value |
| Standby time | 672 h | 840 h Best value |
| Music playback time | 60 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Lumia 550 | Lumia 640 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 4.7″ | 5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 315 ppi Best value | 294 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,034 :1 |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | ClearBlack Display, Gorilla Glass 3 |
Sensor
| Specification | Lumia 550 | Lumia 640 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Lumia 550 | Lumia 640 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 Mobile | Windows Phone 8.1 |
| OS Family | Windows Phone | Windows Phone |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 8.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Lumia 550 | Lumia 640 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G Best value | GSM, HSPA |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot | DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 Best value | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | Lumia 550 | Lumia 640 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
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