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Side-by-side technical data
Microsoft Lumia 540 vs Microsoft Lumia 430
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 540 | Lumia 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 4.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Camera | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| Connectivity | 2.1 | 2.3 |
| Battery & charging | 1.0 | 0.6 |
Which one is for you?
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
Microsoft Lumia 430, if you care about…
- Weight
- 127.9 g
- against 152 g
- Standby time
- 720 h
- against 576 h
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Lumia 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 2,200 mAh Best value | 1,500 mAh |
| 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 | 26 h Best value | 13 h |
| Standby time | 576 h | 720 h Best value |
| Music playback time | 81 h Best value | 47 h |
Design
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Lumia 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Orange, White, Black, Grey, Blue | Black, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm Best value | 10.6 mm |
| Body Width | 73.7 mm | 63.2 mm |
| Body Height | 144 mm | 120.5 mm |
| Weight | 152 g | 127.9 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 64.9 % Best value | 58.8 % |
| 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 540 | Lumia 430 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Dual-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 540 | Lumia 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Lumia 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 5:3 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ Best value | 4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px Best value | 480 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px Best value | 800 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 294 ppi Best value | 235 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | ClearBlack Display, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | 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 540 | Lumia 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Lumia 430 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 540 | Lumia 430 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS Best value |
| 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 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Lumia 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 Best value | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Lumia 430 |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Lumia 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
