Side-by-side technical data
Microsoft Lumia 540 vs LG K4
Comparison between Microsoft Lumia 540 and LG K4: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Microsoft and LG.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Lumia 540 | K4 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Camera | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Connectivity | 2.1 | 3.2 |
| Battery & charging | 0.9 | 0.6 |
Which one is for you?
Microsoft Lumia 540, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 2,200 mAh
- against 1,940 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 294 ppi
- against 218 ppi
- Body Thickness
- 8.6 mm
- against 8.9 mm
- Talk time
- 26 h
- against 20 h
LG K4, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.1
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Weight
- 120 g
- against 152 g
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE
- against GSM, HSPA
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Lumia 540 | K4 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 | — |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 302 | — |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.2 GHz Best value | 1.1 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 (K120E/K130E); quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 (K121). |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| RAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Lumia 540 | K4 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Orange, White, Black, Grey, Blue | White, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 73.7 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Body Height | 144 mm | 131.9 mm |
| Weight | 152 g | 120 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 64.9 % Best value | 63.4 % |
Battery
| Specification | Lumia 540 | K4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,200 mAh Best value | 1,940 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | — |
| Talk time | 26 h Best value | 20 h |
| Standby time | 576 h Best value | 510 h |
| Music playback time | 81 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Lumia 540 | K4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ Best value | 4.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px Best value | 480 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px Best value | 854 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 294 ppi Best value | 218 ppi |
| Display Features | ClearBlack Display, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Lumia 540 | K4 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Lumia 540 | K4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows Phone 8.1 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Windows Phone | Android |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 5 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Lumia 540 | K4 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Micro-SIM, 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | Lumia 540 | K4 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Lumia 540 | K4 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | K130, K120, K121 |
