Side-by-side technical data
Microsoft Lumia 540 vs Motorola Moto G 4G
Comparison between Microsoft Lumia 540 and Motorola Moto G 4G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Microsoft and Motorola.
The verdict
Your pick: Motorola Moto G 4G, ahead on Connectivity.
| Category | Lumia 540 | Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Camera | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Connectivity | 2.1 | 2.8 |
| Battery & charging | 1.0 | 0.7 |
Which one is for you?
Microsoft Lumia 540, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 2,200 mAh
- against 2,070 mAh
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Micro-SIM
- Body Thickness
- 8.6 mm
- against 11.6 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 5″
- against 4.5″
Motorola Moto G 4G, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 329 ppi
- against 294 ppi
- Weight
- 143 g
- against 152 g
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE
- against GSM, HSPA
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 | Qualcomm 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 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| RAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Orange, White, Black, Grey, Blue | White, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm Best value | 11.6 mm |
| Body Width | 73.7 mm | 65.9 mm |
| Body Height | 144 mm | 129.9 mm |
| Weight | 152 g | 143 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 64.9 % Best value | 64 % |
Battery
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,200 mAh Best value | 2,070 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | — |
| Talk time | 26 h | — |
| Standby time | 576 h | — |
| Music playback time | 81 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 294 ppi | 329 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 929 :1 |
| Display Features | ClearBlack Display, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Sensor
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows Phone 8.1 | Android 4.4 |
| OS Family | Windows Phone | Android |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 4 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Micro-SIM |
| 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, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B17 |
| 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 Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| 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 OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
Audio
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | XT1039, XT1040, XT1045 |
