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Microsoft Lumia 540 vs Microsoft Lumia 640 Dual SIM
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 640 Dual SIM, ahead on Design & display, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Lumia 540 | Lumia 640 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Camera | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Connectivity | 2.1 | 2.3 |
| Battery & charging | 1.0 | 1.4 |
Which one is for you?
Microsoft Lumia 640 Dual SIM, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 2,500 mAh
- against 2,200 mAh
- Weight
- 145 g
- against 152 g
- Usable Surface
- 67.6 %
- against 64.9 %
- Talk time
- 27.5 h
- against 26 h
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Lumia 640 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 2,200 mAh | 2,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | — |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | — |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 26 h | 27.5 h Best value |
| Standby time | 576 h | 840 h Best value |
| Music playback time | 81 h | — |
Design
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Lumia 640 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Orange, White, Black, Grey, Blue | Cyan, Orange, White, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 73.7 mm | 72.2 mm |
| Body Height | 144 mm | 141.3 mm |
| Weight | 152 g | 145 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 64.9 % | 67.6 % 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 540 | Lumia 640 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 | Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 302 | Qualcomm Adreno 305 |
| 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 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | 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 640 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Lumia 640 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 294 ppi | 294 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,034 :1 |
| Display Features | ClearBlack Display, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | ClearBlack Display, Gorilla Glass 3 |
| 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 640 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Lumia 640 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Lumia 640 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 1900, 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 Features | DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Charging |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Lumia 640 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Lumia 640 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Lumia 640 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
