Microsoft makes a splash in the budget smartphone sector, aiming to entice new users and boost Windows Phone's slipping市场份额。With a fresh approach, the tech giant showcases the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL, where the focal point lies in their differing screen sizes.

Unveiling the Lumia 640: Specification Countdown

Screen Showcase: Dominating with a 5" HD IPS LCD, boasting a 1280 x 7200 resolution, and fortified by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

★ Screen Showcase

Brainy Breadboard: The 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 400 Processor powers the Lumia's heart, capable of smooth sailing for the Windows 8.1 OS.

★ Brainy Breadboard

Memory Matrix: A 1 GB RAM for fluid experiences; a hint of the power within.

★ Memory Matrix

Operating System Update: Running Windows 8.1 OS, with a denim twist, offering features like Cortana and internet sharing.

★ Operating System Update

Photography Palette: Capture memories with an 8 MP rear camera and a 1 MP selfies camera, with dynamic flash for low light magic.

★ Photography Palette

Storageaversable: 8 GB of internal storage plus 128 GB of MicroSD expandability – space to spare.

★ Storageaversable

Power Play: A 2500 mAh battery, removable and replaceable, promising to keep the lights on.

★ Power Play

Connectivity Carnival: 3G/4G LTE, HSPA+, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, aGPS, GLONASS, NFC – the works for all your needs.

★ Connectivity Carnival

Hands-On with the Lumia 640: Lenses, Features, Cost, and XL Showdown

Shape, Craftsmanship, and Screen Schneider

Embodying the robust Lumia silhouette, a familiar plane (8.8 mm in depth) that charms Microsoft/Nokia aficionados. Its rear shells, easily removable in shades of brightness, cater to the affordable market with a design that reflects simplicity. Don't expect whirlwind revamps in this segment.

The back shell certainly picks up dirt and can scratch, but its replaceability is its charm. The clarity is hard to match with the 5" ClearBlack HD display fronting the device, where rich blacks whisper perfection into black bezels (a generous amount of them) and are flanked by three software navigation keys at the bottom. The IPS LCD's vivid colors and wide viewing angles add to the visual charm.

Brainy Breadboard and Memory Matrix

Equipped with a 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 400 chip and 1 GB RAM, this powerhouse handles Windows 8.1 with practiced ease and, thanks to Microsoft's Windows 10 assurance for compatibility, it promises to future-proof the ownership experience.

Photography Palette and Storageaversable

Holding the scene with the rear’s 8 MP camera and managing the portraits with the facial snapper’s 1 MP. Dynamic flash brings out the night in low light, rendering a worthy camera experience in dim environments. Inside, 8 GB provides a baseline, expanding with the 128 GB MicroSD support, catering to users' storage desires.

With all apps eligible for SD card transfer, the compact 8 GB storage won't be a significant concern, accounting for a budget-friendly Lumia trait;

Interface to Battery: The Lumia 640's Nitty-Gritty

Presenting Windows 8.1 with denim update pre-installed, where Cortana, home screen folders, a refined keyboard, and internet sharing await. The confirmation of a Windows 10 upgrade is the cherry on top, heralding a forward-thinking design.

The 2500 mAh battery, replaceable with ease, shows promise regarding endurance. Details on battery life are yet to come, but confidence is riding high.

The Lumia 640 Through the Lens: Our Visual Diary

Final Gander

Packaging the essence of Lumia on the outside, this 640 slices through the market with its high-quality ClearBlack display, a robust battery, capable imaging solutions, and a powerful fold under the hood. Enhanced with Microsoft’s suite and a sweet Office 365 subscription, the Lumia 640 emerges as an un assumingly well-rounded introduction to the Windows Phone family.