Microsoft introduces the new Lumia 640
from David Wurm 
on March 02, 2015, 15:41 | Write a comment
Microsoft's press conference started at 08:30 this morning. The new Microsoft Lumia 640 was already expected.
After 5 minutes the secret was revealed - the new Microsoft Lumia 640 is here.
It's not gold and white, according to rumors, but you can buy it in blue, black, white and orange. You can also choose whether you want a single or dual SIM.
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More precisely: the new Lumia has an 8 MP camera, unfortunately not as advanced as the new S6 from Samsung with a 16 MP camera. In addition, the cell phone has a "front-facing" camera with a wide angle.
Regarding the operating system: the new mobile phone does not come with Windows 10, but it runs with Windows Phone OS 8.1. For everyone who wants Windows 10 on the Lumia: the update to Windows 10 will be submitted free of charge.
“We will present the first Windows 10 smartphones at the end of the year,” said Stephen Elop, Microsoft EVP.
There is also a new "Maps" app. The new Lumia Maps.
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The new smartphone comes in April. There are two variants: one with 3G, 139 euros or with LTE for 159 euros.
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There is also a large version: the Lumia 640 XL. Here, too, there are two variants: 3G: 189 euros, LTE: 219 euros.
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Technical data:
ProProcessor: Snapdragon, 1,2 GHz
Memory: 1GB
Internal memory: 8GB
Camera: 8MP (Lumia 640) / 13 MP (Lumia 640 XL)
Display: small model: 5 inches / large model: 5,7 inches
Operating system: Windows 8.1 -> Update to Windows 10 will be submitted later
Price: from April, small variant: 3G, 139 euros or LTE 159 euros / large variant: 3G, 189 euros or LTE 219 euros
Other: Single or dual SIM, 3G or LTE
Thanks to the TechStage.de team for providing the pictures!
