Testseek.co.uk have collected 222 expert reviews of the Microsoft Lumia 640 and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Lumia 640.
May 2015
(78%)
222 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(83%)
614 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Impressive display
Dual
SIM option
4G version available
Both the screen and camera are among the best you'll find at this price
You can swap out the back panels for fresh colours
And the Windows Phone software is easy to use
Big HD Screen
Great Value
4G
Affordable
Solid design
Decent screen
Windows 10 ready
Allround good display
Fluid
Responsive handset
Always nice to have an easytouse Windows Phone
Good sound quality
Has Cortana
And it works
Even in beta
Very satisfactory battery life
Superb value for money
Lumia camera applications
12 months free subscription to Microsoft 365 Personal included
Featurepacked phone for the price
It takes great selfies
Specs to match the new Moto G
Good build on a budget
Great battery life
Decent camera
Bright
Sturdy shell
HD screen
Microsoft extras
Lowish price
Great display
Excellent battery life
Surprisingly good camera
The editors didn't like
Similar design
Lack of information in areas
The front camera has a very poor resolution
The battery life is short
And the under-stocked app store won't please anyone wanting the latest apps and games
Plain Design
Average processor
Just 8GB onboard storage
Processor is showing its age
Little change in design from one generation to the next
Both the screen and camera are among the best you'll find at this price, you can swap out the back panels for fresh colours, and the Windows Phone software is easy to use
The front camera has a very poor resolution, the battery life is short, and the under-stocked app store won't please anyone wanting the latest apps and games
The great screen and camera make the Lumia 640 a brilliant phone for anyone on a budget who wants an alternative to Android -- so long as you aren't too bothered about apps....
Affordable, solid design, decent screen, Windows 10 ready
Processor is showing its age
Offering a solid design, decent display and confirmed to receive an update to Windows 10, the Lumia 640 is one of the best affordable smartphones available to businesses using Microsoft services....
Abstract: The Microsoft Lumia 640 is one of two brand new budget phones from the big Redmond giant, but it promises not to skimp on build quality even with its low price-tag. With a large 5-inch display, 4G connectivity and plenty of software smarts, can the Lumia ...
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Published: 2015-04-21, Author: Kevin , review by: 3g.co.uk
Big HD Screen, Great Value, 4G
Plain Design, Average processor, Just 8GB onboard storage
The Microsoft Lumia 640 presents tremendous value for money, particularly once you factor in all the extras, but dated innards and an uninspiring design don't do it any favours....
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Published: 2015-04-16, Author: Dave , review by: wired.co.uk
Bright, sturdy shell, HD screen, Microsoft extras, 4G, lowish price
Processor could be a little more powerful
The Microsoft Lumia 640 continues the Nokia tradition for solid, well-built devices that do what they need to well enough without breaking the bank. It's basic and unflashy, but the interface is slick and fast, the cameras pretty good, and you get Office...
Published: 2015-04-14, Author: Andrew , review by: theregister.co.uk
The Lumia 640 fixes all the major omissions of its predecessor, and all models officially sold here will support 4G. (Developing markets have the option of a dual-SIM 3G version). Ignore the misleading £170 price tag on the Microsoft site – like many v...
Published: 2015-04-10, Author: Jonathan , review by: alphr.com
Abstract: Update: UK pricing information now releasedAfter a quiet start with the Lumia 535 , Microsoft is aiming to make a bigger impact with the next release of not one, but two phones at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The Microsoft Lumia 640 and Microsoft...
Abstract: The design is dominated by the large 5” HD display that has a decent resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The screen uses IPS LCD technology and this provides an excellent viewing experience from almost any angle. The Microsoft Lumia 640 also presents excell...
