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Side-by-side technical data
Microsoft Lumia 430 vs Microsoft Lumia 540
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Microsoft Lumia 540, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Lumia 430 | Lumia 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.1 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Camera | 1.8 | 2.1 |
| Connectivity | 2.3 | 2.1 |
| Battery & charging | 0.6 | 1.0 |
Which one is for you?
Microsoft Lumia 430, if you care about…
- Weight
- 127.9 g
- against 152 g
- Standby time
- 720 h
- against 576 h
Microsoft Lumia 540, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 2,200 mAh
- against 1,500 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 294 ppi
- against 235 ppi
- Usable Surface
- 64.9 %
- against 58.8 %
- Body Thickness
- 8.6 mm
- against 10.6 mm
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Lumia 430 | Lumia 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1,500 mAh | 2,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | — |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 13 h | 26 h Best value |
| Standby time | 720 h Best value | 576 h |
| Music playback time | 47 h | 81 h Best value |
Design
| Specification | Lumia 430 | Lumia 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Orange | Orange, White, Black, Grey, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 10.6 mm | 8.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 63.2 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Body Height | 120.5 mm | 144 mm |
| Weight | 127.9 g Best value | 152 g |
| Usable Surface | 58.8 % | 64.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | — |
| Resistance Features | — | — |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Lumia 430 | Lumia 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 302 | Qualcomm Adreno 302 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.2 GHz | 1.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| Processor Type | Dual-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | No | No |
| RAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| RAM Type | — | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Lumia 430 | Lumia 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Lumia 430 | Lumia 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 5:3 | 16:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 4″ | 5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 480 px | 720 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 800 px | 1,280 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 235 ppi | 294 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | ClearBlack Display, IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Lumia 430 | Lumia 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Lumia 430 | Lumia 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows Phone 8.1 | Windows Phone 8.1 |
| OS Family | Windows Phone | Windows Phone |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Lumia 430 | Lumia 540 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot | DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, DLNA |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Lumia 430 | Lumia 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Lumia 430 | Lumia 540 |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Lumia 430 | Lumia 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
