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Lumia 640 XL 3G Dual SIM and Lumia 540 Dual Sim now available in the Philippines

Increasing productivity, maintaining affordability – and upgradable to Windows 10.

Microsoft today announced the availability of the Lumia 640 XL in the Philippines foronly PhP11,990 (SRP). The Lumia 640 XL offers more personal computing and increased productivity through seamlessly integrated Microsoft Office experiences, OneDrive[1] storage and fast connectivity. The Lumia 640 XL will upgrade to, and benefit from, the features of Windows 10[2] as it becomes available later this year.

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  • Smoothly and quickly access important documents or run all of your favoritewebsites, apps and games, thanks to the on-board 1GB of memory and powerful quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.
  • View photos and watch videos on a crisp 5.7” HD display.
  • Power through the work day and enjoy almost 24 hours of talk time, thanks to a long-lasting 3000 mAh battery.
  • Capture detail rich photos even in low light, thanks to the 13 MP camera on the Lumia 640 XL with LED flash and Lumia Camera right out of the box.
  • Stay updated on the most important information with Glance Screen, available out of the box on the Lumia 640 XL.
  • Enjoy the latest version of Windows Phone 8.1 and the Lumia Denim update, complete with one-swipe Action Center, Word Flow and Live Folders.
  • Keep up-to-date with the best features through regular updates to Windows, including the benefits of the Windows 10service as it becomes available later this year.

“People are looking for a device which brings them more flexibility to switch easily between work and play, without breaking the bank” said Gary Chan, Microsoft Devices’ Head of Marketing in Pan Asia. The Lumia 640 XL keeps people prepared for anything, with the full range of Microsoft experiences – including Office and OneDrive – which Lumia users have come to expect straight out of the box, a superb 5.7” HD screen and long lasting battery.”

Chan adds, “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.”

The Lumia 640 XL is expected to be available in the Philippines from May 1, 2015, in matte cyan, orange and black, as well as glossy white.

Microsoft announced another device, the Lumia 540 Dual Sim, designed for young, ambitious people looking for their first serious smartphone. The Lumia 540 Dual SIM features the latest Windows Phone 8.1 innovations and boasts a 5-inch HD display and crafted design details. It helps people stay productive on-the-go with Microsoft services like Skype and Office available out-of-the-box, and enables better mobile experiences, such as taking wide-angle selfies that fit in more of the action, thanks to the front-facing 5 megapixel camera. The new Lumia 540 Dual SIM is capable of upgrading to Windows 10 and will be available by June this year in cyan, orange, white and black for only PhP7,990 (SRP).

Tech specs summary:

Lumia 640 XL 3G Dual SIM  
Operating system Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim
HERE location services Free global HERE Maps and HERE Drive+Free HERE Transit available in the Store
Display 5.7” HD (1280×720, 16:9) IPS LCD, 294 PPI, Glance screen Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Sunlight readability enhancements
Battery 3000 mAhbattery, removable
Processor 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 400 processor
Main camera 13 MP AF, LED Flash, Lumia Camera
Front facing camera 5 MP FF
Memory 8GB + free OneDrive[3], micro SD up to 128GB
Dimensions 171g

 

Lumia 540 Dual SIM
Operating system Windows Phone 8.1 with
Lumia Denim update
Display 5” HD Laminated, (1280*720; 16:9) IPS, LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 294 ppi with easy clean surface
Battery 2200 mAh (BV-L4A) removable battery
Processor Qualcomm® Snapdragon 200™
1.2 GHz quad core processor
Main camera 8 MP AF f/2.4 with 2x zoom, FWVGA 848*480 for video recording & video playingFlash: LED
Front facing camera 5 MP wide angle  (focal length 24mm)
Memory 1GB RAM, 8 GB internal mass memory[4] +
up to 128 GB Micro SD. OneDrive built-in +
30GB free cloud storage
Dimensions 144 x 73.69 x 9.35 mm

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[1]15 GB of OneDrive access comes standard. Additional 15 GB of OneDrive access with activation of Camera Roll. 1TB OneDrive access with activation of included Office 365 Personal subscription.

[2] Like any upgrade to a new operating system, not every phone will support all possible Windows 10 features. Certain features and experiences will require more advanced future hardware.

[3]15 GB of OneDrive access comes standard. Additional 15 GB of OneDrive access with activation of Camera Roll. 1TB OneDrive access with activation of included Office 365 Personal subscription.

[4]Memory available for users may be less than indicated due to pre-loaded operating system and applications.

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