In this gallery, we offer a photo-based first look at the Nokia Lumia 640 XL, which was announced at MWC 2015. The Windows Phone 8.1 mid-tier device is a successor to both the Lumia 1320 and 625 and has a 5.7", 720p resolution, IPS LCD screen, a 13-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and LED flash, and a 3000 mAh battery.
Other notable features of the Lumia 640 XL include a 5-megapixel front facing camera, use of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 to protect the screen, and the bunding of Office 365 Personal. The Lumia 640 XL, which is powered by the quad-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 400, is scheduled to ship in April (select markets), with a UK high-street SIM-free price of £219.
Nokia Lumia 640 XL (click images to expand):
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL box (European variant).
Lumia 640 XL in hand. Colour variants include matte cyan, orange and back, plus glossy and matte white.
The 640 XL has one of the best camera for a mid-tier device. A 13-megapixel sensor (1/3 inch sensor size), with Carl Zeiss optices, and single-LED flash.
Lumia 640 XL from the side, the buttons are also made from plastic. Note there's no camera capture key.
Lumia 640 XL from the bottom. microUSB port for charging and connectivity.
Lumia 640 XL from the top, showing 3.5mm audio port.
Lumia 640 XL top portion, showing front-facing-camera and Microsoft branding.
Lumia 640 XL with back cover removed. The battery fits down one side of the device.
Lumia 640 XL, showing the location of microSD and SIM card slots.
Microsoft branded battery in the Lumia 640 XL. This new style of battery aims to avoid people mostaking fake batteries for official ones.
Lumia 1320 (left) and Lumia 640 XL compared.
Lumia 1320 (left) and Lumia 640 XL compared. The 640 XL is slightly smaller, but is still a big "phablet" device.
Lumia 610, 620, 630, 640, and 640 XL.
Lumia 610, 620, 630, 640, and 640 XL.
Lumia 830 and 640 XL. Current market prices are similar, but these represent two very different smartphone categories. Both great value.
Microsoft logo on start up. A contrast to the older "Nokia" devices.
Glance screen on the Lumia 640 XL.
Lumia 640 XL Start screen.
The Lumia 640 uses virtual nav bar.
Lumia 640 XL has a great quality screen (given price and positioning).
AAWP on the Lumia 640 XL. The moderate pixel density (294 PPI) isn't that noticeable most of the time, with the browser perhaps being an exception.
Windows Phone 8.1 GDR2 on the Lumia 640 XL adds an "All aps" indicator to the bottom of the Start screen.
Windows Phone 8.1 GDR2 on the Lumia 640 XL adds Settings categories.
Windows Phone 8.1 GDR2 on the Lumia 640 XL adds Settings categories.
