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Side-by-side technical data
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Microsoft Lumia 950 XL, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Lumia 640 XL LTE | Lumia 950 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.5 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.2 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.8 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 3.9 |
Which one is for you?
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE, if you care about…
- Talk time
- 31.333 h
- against 25 h
- Standby time
- 936 h
- against 288 h
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 1,119 :1
- against 3.837 :1
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,340 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 1 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.0
- against eMMC 4.5
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Lumia 640 XL LTE | Lumia 950 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,340 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 18 W |
| Battery Features | — | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | 18 W |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 31.333 h Best value | 25 h |
| Standby time | 936 h Best value | 288 h |
| Music playback time | — | 75 h |
Design
| Specification | Lumia 640 XL LTE | Lumia 950 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Cyan, Orange, Black, White | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 81.5 mm | 78.4 mm |
| Body Height | 157.9 mm | 151.9 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 165 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 69.1 % | 75.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | — |
| Resistance Features | — | — |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Lumia 640 XL LTE | Lumia 950 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 20 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 305 | Qualcomm Adreno 430 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 5.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.2 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | Octa-core processor with four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A57 cores. |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 1 GB | 3 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | 200 GB |
Sensors
| Specification | Lumia 640 XL LTE | Lumia 950 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Lumia 640 XL LTE | Lumia 950 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ | 5.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 2,560 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 259 ppi | 515 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,119 :1 Best value | 3.837 :1 |
| Display Features | ClearBlack Display, Gorilla Glass 3, IPS LCD | ClearBlack Display, Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Lumia 640 XL LTE | Lumia 950 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Lumia 640 XL LTE | Lumia 950 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows Phone 8.1 | Windows 10 Mobile |
| OS Family | Windows Phone | Windows Phone |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 10 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | No |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Lumia 640 XL LTE | Lumia 950 XL |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Lumia 640 XL LTE | Lumia 950 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Lumia 640 XL LTE | Lumia 950 XL |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Lumia 640 XL LTE | Lumia 950 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | Microsoft Continuum Support |
