Microsoft is set to launch its Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL smartphones in India this April. The two smartphones were announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona last month, and will be available in India starting at Rs. 11,999 and Rs. 15,799 respectively.
Dual SIM Support
One of the key features of the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL is their dual SIM support. This means that users can use two different SIM cards on the same smartphone, which can be useful for people who have both personal and work numbers, or who travel frequently.
Specifications
The Lumia 640 has a 5-inch HD (1280×720 pixels) display, while the Lumia 640 XL has a 5.7-inch HD (1280×720 pixels) display. Both smartphones are powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, and have 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded further using a microSD card.
The Lumia 640 has a 8-megapixel rear camera with Zeiss optics and a 1-megapixel front camera, while the Lumia 640 XL has a 13-megapixel rear camera with Zeiss optics and a 5-megapixel front camera.
Both smartphones run on Windows Phone 8.1, and Microsoft has promised that they will receive the Windows 10 Mobile update later this year.
Availability
The Lumia 640 will be available exclusively on Flipkart in India, while the Lumia 640 XL will be available through all major retailers. Both smartphones will be available starting April 7th.
Pricing
The Lumia 640 will be priced at Rs. 11,999, while the Lumia 640 XL will be priced at Rs. 15,799.
Launch Offers
Microsoft is offering a one-year personal subscription to Office 365 with the purchase of both the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL.
Key Features of the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL
- Dual SIM support
- 5-inch and 5.7-inch HD displays respectively
- 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor
- 1GB of RAM
- 8GB of internal storage expandable via microSD card
- 8-megapixel rear camera with Zeiss optics (Lumia 640)
- 13-megapixel rear camera with Zeiss optics (Lumia 640 XL)
- 1-megapixel front camera (Lumia 640)
- 5-megapixel front camera (Lumia 640 XL)
- Windows Phone 8.1
- Office 365 Personal subscription
Conclusion
The Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL are two interesting smartphones that offer a good balance of features and price. The dual SIM support is a key feature that will appeal to many Indian users, and the Windows Phone platform is known for its simplicity and ease of use.