Microsoft Lumia 640, 640 XL import data reveals Indian pricing

Microsoft announced the Lumia 640 Dual SIM and Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM models at the MWC 2015. Both devices are powered by Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim update. .

This week, Microsoft has been importing both models in significant numbers in India. As per the import data, the Lumia 640 Dual SIM has INR 4,683 ($75) price declared, while the Lumia 640 XL dual SIM has been priced at INR 6,710 ($107) and will compete closely with Motorola Moto E (2015), Xiaomi Redmi 2, and Lenovo A6000. Do note that these are not the final prices.

The Microsoft Lumia 640 is a refresh to the 6 series and sports a 5-inch IPS ClearBlack display with 720p resolution and built with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 technology for protection.

Powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 mobile with 1 GB RAM, the Lumia 640 offers 8 GB on-board storage, which is expandable by up to 128 GB microSD cards. It has a 8MP snapper at the back with LED flash and 1MP front facing camera. This dual-SIM version packs a 2,500 mAh battery but we do not know whether the 3G only or 4G supporting Dual SIM version is being imported for India.

The Lumia 640 XL features a large 5.7-inch IPS ClearBlack display with 720p resolution and made with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 technology for protection. It is powered by the same quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset, 1 GB RAM and offers 8 GB of onboard storage.

This model features 13MP rear camera with Carl Zeiss optics can shoot full HD video and 5MP wide-angle front camera for clicking selfies. Microsoft has packed 3,000 mAh battery inside the Lumia 640 XL.

Microsoft is yet to formally announce both Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL in India. Based on the import data, we expect the announcement to come soon, though.