What's with the lag?

[perpleSlerp]

I recently bought a 640 XL and noticed it lags when scrolling websites, so I picked up a 640 to try and same thing! What's up with this? I thought Windows was smooth as butter?

 

[rcloke91]

I recently bought a 640 XL and noticed it lags when scrolling websites, so I picked up a 640 to try and same thing! What's up with this? I thought Windows was smooth as butter?

The UI generally is, but web pages are another matter entirely. These p[hones still have mid-range-at-best processors, so they can only handle so much so well, and web browsing is generally a chore on Android phones with similar chipsets.

Regardless of platform, the higher end the CPU the better the performance, and I think one of the easiest ways to tell the difference is by using a web browser on those devices.

 

[Rising Mos]

Windows 10 mobile will have the new Edge browser which has better performance. You can upgrade now to the beta version if you don't mind bugs. I would suggest waiting until the new build (possibly next week) if you want to upgrade.

 

[etad putta]

Our browser sucks, it's a feature, not a bug. And here we are waiting for win 10 mobile. At least the 640 is inexpensive. I always feel sorry for those that spent the big bucks.

 

[perpleSlerp]

The UI generally is, but web pages are another matter entirely. These p[hones still have mid-range-at-best processors, so they can only handle so much so well, and web browsing is generally a chore on Android phones with similar chipsets.

Regardless of platform, the higher end the CPU the better the performance, and I think one of the easiest ways to tell the difference is by using a web browser on those devices.

Sorry, but both my old Droid X2 which has specs far lower than the 640/XL as well as my $29 LG Fuel (which probably has lower specs than the Droid X2) I was using for the last several months don't lag as much on websites. It's extremely annoying, so much so I might dump both phones and go back to android. I'm VERY surprised there aren't more complaints about the lag with these phones, the hesitation/delay while scrolling most websites makes me want to pull my hair out as well as the "resuming" when you're not even remotely pushing the phone. I don't know what I'm going to do.

 

[perpleSlerp]

Our browser sucks, it's a feature, not a bug. And here we are waiting for win 10 mobile. At least the 640 is inexpensive. I always feel sorry for those that spent the big bucks.

I was debating between one of the 640's and a Droid Maxx new for $145. The specs om the Maxx blow the 640 away, but I'm not big on specs and really wanted to try Windows for a change... so far I'm regretting not getting the Droid and sticking with Verizon.

 

[rcloke91]

Sorry, but both my old Droid X2 which has specs far lower than the 640/XL as well as my $29 LG Fuel (which probably has lower specs than the Droid X2) I was using for the last several months don't lag as much on websites. It's extremely annoying, so much so I might dump both phones and go back to android. I'm VERY surprised there aren't more complaints about the lag with these phones, the hesitation/delay while scrolling most websites makes me want to pull my hair out as well as the "resuming" when you're not even remotely pushing the phone. I don't know what I'm going to do.

I've seen HUGE improvements in mobile Chrome over what it used to be way back when. I have a Moto E LTE sitting here, and yeah the processor is a little better (Snapdragon 410 vs 400 found in 640/XL) and web browsing is *much* better.

I sincerely hope that Edge works some magic in W10Mobile.

 

[rdifiori]

It's a $79 phone for Pete's sake...there's a give and take with everything.

 

[luvurmuther earth]

My Lumia 640 lags horribly. I am very disappointed. I am trying to decode whether or not to exchange for android.

 

[silentFan]

Lag in web browsing is to be expected with the snapdragon 400 and poor internet explorer. For the resuming that's the os, something currently being fixed with win 10 mobile also edge will be much better with webpages.

 

[perpleSlerp]

It's a $79 phone for Pete's sake...there's a give and take with everything.

Um, maybe you should, you know.. .actually try reading my post next time? The 640 XL is a $250 phone.. for Pete's Sake... not a $79 phone (and for the record the 640 sells for as much as $170 unlocked). And like I said my $29 phone doesn't lag as much.

 

[libra89]

I forgot to ask if you have tried Opera, UC Browser and Surfy to see if they still lag. Have you? If not, you should give it a try.

 

[perpleSlerp]

My Lumia 640 lags horribly. I am very disappointed. I am trying to decode whether or not to exchange for android.

I wouldn't say mine lags horribly, just annoyingly. I too and trying to decide whether to go back to Android, maybe the new Moto G, or stick it out a little longer. I'm going to try some third party browsers as recommended before I give up.

 

[etad putta]

It still comes down to smart shopping and doing a little research before you buy. The 640 is a $79 phone for many of us. At this price point it is a fantastic device and kicks the snot out of any android phone.

 

[captaincalamity]

Cant seem to get my 640 to lag whilst in the internet browser, it seems pretty slick to me, perhaps im doing something wrong

 

[rcloke91]

Cant seem to get my 640 to lag whilst in the internet browser, it seems pretty slick to me, perhaps im doing something wrong

It really depends on the site. This site and Mobile Nations' sites are horrid on IE on 8.1, but seem much improved, for me at least, in Edge in 10166 preview build.

Still, that 400 processor is a bit of a killer. It's a real shame that it couldn't get bumped to a 410, which has a greater effect than I thought it would in the Moto G.

 

[perpleSlerp]

It still comes down to smart shopping and doing a little research before you buy. The 640 is a $79 phone for many of us. At this price point it is a fantastic device and kicks the snot out of any android phone.

Some of you guys should really read the whole thread, or at least the posts by the OP, before responding. You couldn't be more wrong about Android, as I pointed out above, my $29 LG doesn't lag as much or at least it doesn't lag any worse. My old $59 Moto G did not lag at all, my sisters current Moto E does not seem to lag at all. If I didn't do my research before buying why would I ask the question "I thought Windows was smooth as butter?". If you search the site you will see I've been doing my research for months.

 

[tgp]

Some of you guys should really read the whole thread, or at least the posts by the OP, before responding. You couldn't be more wrong about Android, as I pointed out above, my $29 LG doesn't lag as much or at least it doesn't lag any worse. My old $59 Moto G did not lag at all, my sisters current Moto E does not seem to lag at all. If I didn't do my research before buying why would I ask the question "I thought Windows was smooth as butter?". If you search the site you will see I've been doing my research for months.

Reality does not apply. What matters is opinion/attitude. It's this way on most fan sites, no matter what we're fanatical about.

 

[Deanig_12]

Cant seem to get my 640 to lag whilst in the internet browser, it seems pretty slick to me, perhaps im doing something wrong

i too dont have any problems :/ no lag here

 

[Paul1266]

OP. What is the point of this thread? You have already done your thorough research (apparently) and come to a conclusion. You refute any argument to the contrary so again I ask, what is the point of this thread? I don't seem to have the stuttering issues you have but then I dont have a point to make. For info i also have an iphone 5c and a Moto E 2nd gen as reference points and to be honest don't notice much difference in browsing etc between all 3. My Moto does stutter every now and then more so than the other 2 (iphone doesn't struggle at all ever as far as I can see). I just prefer the OS experience with windows phone which is why I use it 75% of the time.