Microsoft has officially confirmed the availability of the Microsoft Lumia 640XL in Nigeria. The phablet sized device joins the list of Lumia smartphones available in the country; it offers more personal computing and increased productivity through seamlessly integrated Microsoft Office experiences, OneDrive storage and fast 4G connectivity.
Where to buy the Microsoft Lumia 640XL in Nigeria: On Konga.com for ₦51,000
The Microsoft Lumia 640XL features a 5.7-inch HD Clearback IPs display, powered by a Qualcomm snapdragon 400 processor paired with 1GB of RAM and 8GB space of internal storage. There is a micro SD card slot on board for storage expansion.
On the rear there is a 13MP camera with LED flash and a front facing 5MP camera. The device supports standard connectivity suite as well as 4G connectivity and is backed by a 3000mAh battery which is expected to provide around 24 hours of talktime. It boots Windows Phone 8.1 OS with Lumia Denim update but is upgradeable to Windows 10 OS when it becomes available later this year.
Commenting on the Launch – Head of Marketing, Microsoft Mobile Devices and Services, West Africa, Olumide Balogun said:
“People are looking for a device which brings them more flexibility to switch easily between work and play, without breaking the bank.
The Lumia 640 XL keeps people prepared for anything, with the full range of Microsoft experiences, Office and OneDrive – that Lumia users have come to expect straight out of the box, fast 4G connectivity, a superb 5.7” HD screen and long lasting battery”
As the age old demand for ‘more for less’ extends to the smartphone market, the Lumia 640 XL presents a strong option for those customers who want the increased productivity a smart device offers without sacrificing affordability”.
Pros of the Lumia 640XL – User have the advantage of using a big display with good display quality, a fast quad-core processor and very fast mobile data support (4G). While some would look at the 1GB of RAM as a con; Lumia devices have always performed well regardless of its ran due to the OS and hardware integration (and again Windows 10 OS needs at least 1GB of RAM to run on any Lumia smartphone which is good news.
