Smartphone "Lumiya 640": review, review, instructions

The subject of our review today is the mobile phone "Lumiya 640", a review of which you can find at the end of this article. I remember, until recently in the arsenal of Microsoft, there were no devices that were equipped with a screen that had a diagonal of 5 inches, and output the image as HD. Thus, we can say that the company refused to compete with other manufacturers who supplied their smartphones to the most popular segment of the market.

But let's not forget that before the device under the name "Lumiya 640", a tip about which any user can leave, there was another model in the product line. It's about "Lumiya 535". She just had a five-inch display. However, the resolution was only 960 x 540 pixels. In addition, the model was characterized by aggressive positioning in terms of price. As a result of all this, the smartphone stood out significantly against the background of its closest competitors, almost instantly acquiring a huge demand.

Introduction

The engineers of the company decided to approach this issue seriously. From their point of view, the advantage of the previous model was to be strengthened and used to the fullest. What employees of the company, in principle, and engaged. It is interesting that the "Lumiya 640", a feedback about which we will try to formulate based on the characteristics of the phone, had to squeeze out its competitors working on the Android operating system. Did she manage it? It is difficult to give a single-valued answer. However, one can be seen with the naked eye: in its segment, the device clearly dominates, leaving virtually no chance for similar models.

disadvantages

In general, the device is perceived by potential buyers positively. Not once was a good hardware part of the smartphone noted. Nevertheless, the way the device is implemented is a real nightmare. And this quality of implementation, all technical points crosses out almost on the root. Despite the powerful stuffing, the smartphone, as official sales data showed, remained inadequate even among fans of Finnish manufacturer's devices. There are no global shortcomings. But all the big pictures are made up of little things, right? And such moments in the smartphone under the name "Lumiya 640", which is considered a duty to leave almost every owner of the device under the operating system Windows Phone, very, very much.

For whom the device is suitable / not suitable

The smartphone "Lumiya 640" will not be accepted by those who want more opportunities in terms of watching movies, video clips and using games. In regards to the first two, we can say that the multimedia player in the model is simple to the maximum. Well, with games and so everything is clear: the operating system Windows Phone - this is clearly not the platform from which to expect a variety of entertainment. On this issue is best to turn to devices running the OS "Android". That's really where there really is to turn around!

Nevertheless, if you are an ardent admirer of Windows Phone, you want to always have a working device with good cameras (both basic and front), then the smartphone "Lumiya 640" is just for you. Additionally, we note that this is a good solution for people who do not want to overpay for the device running the Windows Phone operating system. In its price segment, the device demonstrates rather good characteristics, but the cost is not overstated, unlike similar smartphones.

Two variations

"Lumiya 640", whose characteristics we will analyze later, is delivered to the market in several variants. First, there is simply a 640 model, and there is also a 640 XL. What is the difference between an ordinary device and an apparatus under the name "Lumiya 640 XL"? First, with the naked eye, there are discrepancies in the diagonal of the screen. "Lumiya 640 XL" in size will be more due to this. Secondly, there is a difference in the chambers. The improved model is equipped with a camera with a resolution of 13 megapixels. The usual 640-th main camera - only 8 MP. The chipset is absolutely identical. The third difference lies in the battery. If "Lumiya 640", the characteristics of which will be listed in the article, is equipped with a battery capacity of 2500 mAh, then in XL - 500 more. However, even though the diagonal of the screen became 0.7 inches larger, the display resolution did not change at all. It's all the same quality HD - 1280 x 720 pixels.

Primary opinion

The phone "Lumiya 640" was quickly listed by experts in the category of Fablets. Quite frankly, certain efforts by Microsoft engineers are still visible. Nevertheless, the device turned out to be very strange. On the successful sale of goods clearly do not have to say. At least, right now. What turnovers will take place in the future - nobody knows, our task is to understand what is happening at a given moment in time. But what was provided by the employees of the Finnish manufacturing company is that the phone "Lumiya 640" will be of interest to the relevant audience even if the grandiose sales will not be launched and the new audience will not be replaced by the company.

Brief specifications

First of all, let's agree that we will analyze the very first model. That is the one that was released without the support of work in the cellular networks of the fourth generation. "Lumiya 640", whose price is in this variation of ten thousand rubles, was perfected by engineers later. It was added a module LTE. However, the cost increased to thirteen thousand rubles.

Connectivity

The device supports operation in GSM bands, as well as UMTS. You can access the Internet. For this, standards such as 3G, GPRS, and EDGE are used. There is no WAP technology. But after all, it is already morally obsolete, and why would it be us in this case? The owner of the phone, if it has SIM card (or SIM card), can activate the Internet access point. This is due to the built-in modem. Thus, other subscribers can connect to an access point created by the owner of the phone to select themselves on the vast international network. In the role of subscribers can act smartphones with the presence of a module Wi-Fi, as well as tablet computers and laptops.

"Lumiya 640", whose price is in the usual version of ten thousand rubles, is equipped with wireless data transmission modules. And it's not just about Wi-Fi, working in the bands b, g, and also n, but also about the function "Bluetooth" version 4.0. For users who use e-mail for messaging, there is a built-in E-mail client. There is the possibility of synchronizing the device with a personal computer, as well as a laptop using the MicroUSB connector.

Display

The screen "Lumiya 640" has a diagonal equal to five inches. The screen resolution, as mentioned earlier, is 1280 x 720 pixels. That is, the picture on the display is displayed as HD. Color rendition within reason. Yes, not the best option, but the picture is still colorful. There is a stock of brightness, so under natural lighting, fonts will be read from the screen without any effort. Broadcast up to 16 million colors. In general, the given parameter to the phone claims should not be. The display matrix is made using IPS technology. In fact, this is a good solution, which will allow the phone owner to lessen his eyes. This will have a positive effect on their health. The touch screen is a capacitive type, it supports the function "Multi-touch", which allows you to simultaneously process a few clicks on the screen. As additional protection we have Corning Gorilla Glass of the third generation.

Cameras

The main camera has a resolution of 8 megapixels. Front is equipped with a module worse - only 2 MP. Nevertheless, she does very good pictures. Near the main camera is an LED flash. It allows the owner of the phone to make good photos even in low light conditions (as well as in case of total absence of light). Video clips to the main camera are recorded in a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The frame rate is 30 pieces per second. Note that in the model XL the camera is much better. The main resolution in it is 13 megapixels, the front one is 5 MP. The cover for "Lumiya 640" will not have any effect on the convenience of shooting.

Hardware

As a chipset we have a Qualcomm family processor. In our case, this is the Snapdragon 400 model. There are four cores in the chipset, the maximum clock speed of which can reach the level of 1.2 gigahertz.

Memory

The device has a built-in "operative" capacity of 1024 megabytes. Not very much, but not a little. This is the golden mean for the budget apparatus. Some part for itself is taken by the operating system, but applications work stably even in multitasking mode. Logs and friezes are not observed, the OS runs quickly and quickly, without delivering the owner discomfort when handling the phone.

To store personal data, the user is provided with just over eight thousand megabytes. It will not be enough to store movies and music. If you take into account also photos, as well as applications ... Nevertheless, engineers have provided the possibility of installing a memory card format MicroSD. The maximum supported volume in the case of the subject of our today's review is 128 gigabytes. Quite a lot, is not it? To install an external drive, you need to remove the cover for "Lumiya 640", unlock the back cover. Only after this it will be possible to detect the nest.

Complete set "Lumiya 640"

The manual is unlikely to tell the device buyer anything interesting. In addition, it includes a battery for the device (with a capacity of 2500 mAh), a network charger. Quite modestly.

Multimedia features

Here the set of functions is standard. There is an audio player and a video player. It is possible to install ringtones and songs in MP3 format. There is an analog radio. To use it, you need to connect a wired stereo headset to the phone, which is not included in the package. However, like the cable standard MicroUSB. A standard 3.5 mm port is provided for connecting headphones.

Operating system and navigation

As the OS on board, the subject of our today's review is Windows Phone 8.1. Navigation in space is carried out due to A-GPS technology, as well as A-GLONASS. At the same time, work with the Chinese system BeiDou is supported. Thus, it is quite possible to use the phone as a navigator for a car. Maps work stably, and most importantly - accurately.

Housing

In the role of the material of manufacture this time - glossy plastic. Cheap, angry, but quite convenient. The phone does not try to slip out of the hands during operation. The form factor is the same candy bar. The battery is removable. In the smartphone market, the device is available for purchase in several colors. This is a classic (black and white), as well as orange and blue. We can say that for the line "Lumiya" they (together with green color) have become traditional. The special shock-resistant rear panels do not differ, but in many cases they successfully protect the hardware stuffing of the smartphone.

Conclusion

Among the advantages of the phone was a non-weak hardware part, good cameras and the corresponding cost. You can not ignore the material of manufacture with the design.

Disadvantages of the smartphone are basically the claims to the platform. The camera works well only in the light, and in low light conditions the quality of the pictures from the front device changes dramatically. Finally, we answer a question that interests some users, namely how to set up "Lumiya 640". You can do this using the settings, by clicking on the appropriate menu.