Microsoft Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL: keeping you prepared for anything
BARCELONA,
Spain — March 2, 2015 -- Mobile World Congress 2015, Microsoft Corp.
introduced Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL, two new smartphones that give people greater
flexibility and freedom to choose when and where they get things done. Both
phones are upgradeable to Windows 10, which offers more personal computing and
greater productivity, and will be available later this year.
In a competitive marketplace, Microsoft
continues to deliver innovative smartphone experiences at all price points. Both
devices offer the seamless integration of hardware essentials — with a choice
of screen sizes and camera capabilities — and Microsoft services to offer incredible
productivity with affordability. With Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL, people are
prepared for anything — for work, at home and on the go:
- Smoothly and quickly access important documents or run popular websites, apps and games thanks to the onboard 1 GB of memory and powerful Qualcomm ® Snapdragon ™ processor featuring quad-core CPU running at 1.2GHz.
- Enjoy photos and videos on a crisp high-definition (HD) display — either 5 inches on Lumia 640 or 5.7 inches on Lumia 640 XL.
- Power through the day with battery to spare with a long-lasting battery — 2500 mAh for Lumia 640 and 3000 mAh for Lumia 640 XL.
- Capture detail-rich photos even in low light with the 8MP camera on Lumia 640 or 13MP ZEISS optics on Lumia 640 XL. Both feature LED flash, a front-facing camera for Skype video calling, and Lumia Camera software right out of the box.
- Enjoy the latest version of Windows Phone 8.1 and the Lumia Denim update, complete with one-swipe Action Center, Word Flow and Live Folders. People can also upgrade Lumia 640 and 640 XL to Windows 10 and enjoy its benefits as it becomes available later this year.
- Have the best of both worlds with LTE support available on dual-SIM models for the first time. In addition, all dual-SIM models will feature Smart Dual SIM to help ensure people never miss a call.
Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL customers will
be able to access new Windows 10 features and innovation through the Windows
Insider Program, as well as upgrade to Windows 10 later this year. Key features
and improvements of Windows 10 include new universal apps such as Office, Mail
and Calendar, and Photos; Internet Protocol-based messaging from Skype and
others integrated directly into the messaging experience; an entirely new
browsing experience with the new Project Spartan browser; and extended
integration of the Cortana personal assistant.
Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL also come with a
one-year subscription to Office 365 Personal, which includes the latest Office
applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote) on the Lumia as
well as on one PC or Mac and one tablet, plus 1TB of OneDrive storage, and 60 free
minutes of Skype Unlimited Worldwide calling per month.**
“Our newest Lumia devices build on our
momentum in the affordable smartphones space,” said Jo Harlow, corporate vice president
for Phones at Microsoft. “With the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL, we continue to
make innovation accessible to more people. We have packaged competitive
hardware with innovative Windows software and Microsoft services to help you
achieve more, wherever and whenever you want.”
Lumia 640 XL (Back) Matte Cyan
Lumia 640 XL (back) Matte Orange
Lumia 640 XL will begin rolling out globally
in March and will be available in matte cyan, orange and black, as well as both
matte and glossy white. Lumia 640 will be available starting in April and will
be available in glossy cyan, orange and white, as well as matte black. Both
Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL will be available in single-SIM and dual-SIM LTE and
dual-SIM 3G variants. Lumia 640 XL will also be available as a single-SIM 3G
variant. Pricing will vary by market and operator; Lumia 640 is estimated to be
around 139 euros for the 3G model and 159 euros for the LTE model, before taxes
and subsidies. Lumia 640 XL will be around 189 euros for 3G and 219 euros for
LTE, before taxes and subsidies.
About Microsoft Devices
The Microsoft Devices Group includes
award-winning hardware used by over a billion people around the world,
including Lumia smartphones, Nokia ultra-affordable feature phones, Xbox
hardware, Surface and Surface Hub, Microsoft Band, and HoloLens.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”)
is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions that help
people and businesses realize their full potential.
*Like any upgrade to a new operating
system, not every phone will support all possible Windows 10 features. Certain features and experiences will
require more advanced future hardware.
**See office.com/information for details.
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