Should i?

[Marko Marjanovic]

Long story short, planing to sell my 1520 and save money for upgrade. In meantime i use my 830..but in all his glory, i miss big screen. Been throu reviews and comparisons, and find out that 830 and 640XL have same specs just different hardware..but i'm little sceltic about camera and performance. Did anyone come back from 1520 and 830 to more budget friendly 640XL and if do, please, tell me about it. What difference did you found between 830 and 640xl(not gonna even compare 1520), and do you reccomend that to me or i should stick with 830.

 

[Paul1266]

I have owned all 3 phones. The software experience on the 640 xl is just about the same as the 830 but the screen, apart from being bigger is more vibrant imho. The colours seem to pop a little more on that panel. The battery life is way better - you cant burn through the xl in one day - I typically finish the day at between 50-65% depending on how hard I've pushed it. It was 30-45% when I had the 830. Not scientific but my usage patterns haven't changed. The 830 has the nice metal surround but I actually prefer the wrap around matte polycarbonate backs on the 640 xl. They have a nice rough texture to them which adds grip. Finally, I prefer the bigger screen.

 

[Marko Marjanovic]

So basiclly i won't nor notice nor regret swiching to XL from 830..expecialy because i like big screen to? Performance wise, it's same..what about camera?

 

[Paul1266]

The camera is good. I would hesitate to say better but I am not a professional photographer. For me the bigger, better screen is the main advantage. Despite being 720p its a very nice punchy panel. I found my 830 screen slightly washed out in comparison. It has a great in-hand feel, very solid with no flex (the smaller version can be a bit creaky). Also, to me at least the matte covers feel way better than their glossy brothers.

 

[Marko Marjanovic]

Can i ask you to do some picture comparison between 830 and 640xl ?
Low hight light on auto and twicked settings.. maybe video too?
I'm on the edge to trade 830 for 640xl and some money on top !