Microsoft Lumia 640

Microsoft is on a mission to deliver value-for-money smartphones, and the Lumia 640 gives you everything you need, for just a little over £100 on PAYG. With a big HD screen, quadcore processor, 8 megapixel camera, 4G connectivity and a large battery, there's nothing missing from our list of must-have features.

A couple months ago we reviewed Microsoft's Lumia 640 XL, a large screen Windows Phone without the big price tag our Lumia 640 LTE review takes a look at the smaller sibling.

The camera is a bit disappointing, but the Lumia 640 is still an excellent value handset with a great screen and good battery life

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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.

Microsoft is steadily getting its handle on its device portfolio after the Nokia acquisition. And it is starting at the bottom and gradually working its way up with the likes of the Lumia 430, Lumia 435, Lumia 532 and the Lumia 535.

Microsoft Lumia 640 LTE (2015) (Mobile Phone): 4 out of 5 stars from 44 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

The Lumia 640 LTE operating system is surprisingly smooth, and also more attractive than ever.

Comprehensive review of the Microsoft Lumia 640 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226, Qualcomm Adreno 305, 5.0", 0.1 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and ratings