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Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
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Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM — quick specs
- NetworkHSPA / GSM
- Display5.0 inches · 720×1280
- Camera8 MP
- Memory1 GB RAM
- Battery2200 mAh
- OSMicrosoft Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL — quick specs
- NetworkLTE / HSPA / GSM
- Display5.7 inches · 1440×2560
- Camera20 MP
- Memory3 GB RAM
- Battery3340 mAh
- OSMicrosoft Windows 10
● Full specification comparison
Spec
Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
NETWORK
Technology
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Technology
AGSM / HSPA
BGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
2G bands
AGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
BGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
3G bands
AHSDPA 900 / 2100
BHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Speed
AHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
BHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat6 300/50 Mbps
4G bands
—
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300) - EMEA
4G bands
A—
BLTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300) - EMEA
LAUNCH
Announced
2015, April
2015, October
Announced
A2015, April
B2015, October
Status
Available. Released 2015, May
Available. Released 2015, November
Status
AAvailable. Released 2015, May
BAvailable. Released 2015, November
BODY
Dimensions
144 x 73.7 x 8.6 mm (5.67 x 2.90 x 0.34 in)
151.9 x 78.4 x 8.1 mm (5.98 x 3.09 x 0.32 in)
Dimensions
A144 x 73.7 x 8.6 mm (5.67 x 2.90 x 0.34 in)
B151.9 x 78.4 x 8.1 mm (5.98 x 3.09 x 0.32 in)
Weight
152 g (5.36 oz)
165 g (5.82 oz)
Weight
A152 g (5.36 oz)
B165 g (5.82 oz)
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM
SIM
ADual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
BNano-SIM
DISPLAY
Type
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Type
AIPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
BAMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size
5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~64.9% screen-to-body ratio)
5.7 inches, 88.5 cm2 (~74.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Size
A5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~64.9% screen-to-body ratio)
B5.7 inches, 88.5 cm2 (~74.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~518 ppi density)
Resolution
A720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
B1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~518 ppi density)
Protection
—
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Protection
A—
BCorning Gorilla Glass 4
PLATFORM
OS
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim
Microsoft Windows 10
OS
AMicrosoft Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim
BMicrosoft Windows 10
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
Chipset
AQualcomm Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
BQualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
CPU
AQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
BOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Adreno 302
Adreno 430
GPU
AAdreno 302
BAdreno 430
MEMORY
Card slot
microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Card slot
AmicroSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
BmicroSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal
8GB 1GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Internal
A8GB 1GB RAM
B32GB 3GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Features
LED flash
—
Features
ALED flash
B—
Video
480p@30fps
—
Video
A480p@30fps
B—
Single
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/4", AF
20 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.4", 1.12µm, AF, OIS"
Single
A8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/4", AF
B20 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.4", 1.12µm, AF, OIS"
SELFIE CAMERA
Video
480p
1080p@30fps
Video
A480p
B1080p@30fps
Single
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.4
Single
A5 MP
B5 MP, f/2.4
SOUND
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Loudspeaker
AYes
BYes
3.5mm jack
Yes
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Yes
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
3.5mm jack
AYes
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
BYes
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
COMMS
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
WLAN
AWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
BWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP
Bluetooth
A4.0, A2DP
B4.1, A2DP
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
AYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
BYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
USB
microUSB 2.0
3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
USB
AmicroUSB 2.0
B3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Radio
FM radio
FM radio
Radio
AFM radio
BFM radio
NFC
—
Yes
NFC
A—
BYes
FEATURES
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Iris scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, sensor core
Microsoft Continuum support
Sensors
AAccelerometer, proximity
BIris scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, sensor core
Microsoft Continuum support
BATTERY
Battery Type
Removable Li-Ion 2200 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 3340 mAh battery
Battery Type
ARemovable Li-Ion 2200 mAh battery
BRemovable Li-Ion 3340 mAh battery
Charging
—
Qi wireless charging (market dependent)
Fast battery charging 18W
Charging
A—
BQi wireless charging (market dependent)
Fast battery charging 18W
MISC
Colors
Orange, white, black, gray, blue
Black, White
Colors
AOrange, white, black, gray, blue
BBlack, White
Price
About 110 USD
About 387 USD
Price
AAbout 110 USD
BAbout 387 USD
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