Side-by-side technical data
Microsoft Lumia 540 vs Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
Comparison between Microsoft Lumia 540 and Samsung Galaxy Core Prime: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Microsoft and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Microsoft Lumia 540, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Lumia 540 | Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 4.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| Camera | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| Connectivity | 2.1 | 3.7 |
| Battery & charging | 1.0 | 0.6 |
Which one is for you?
Microsoft Lumia 540, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 2,200 mAh
- against 2,000 mAh
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- against TFT LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 294 ppi
- against 207 ppi
- Talk time
- 26 h
- against 13 h
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime, if you care about…
- Weight
- 130 g
- against 152 g
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- against No
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G
- against GSM, HSPA
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 302 | Qualcomm Adreno 306 |
| 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-A53 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | No | Yes Best value |
| RAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 64 GB |
Design
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Orange, White, Black, Grey, Blue | Black, White, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 73.7 mm | 67.9 mm |
| Body Height | 144 mm | 130.8 mm |
| Weight | 152 g | 130 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 64.9 % | 64.9 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.8 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,200 mAh Best value | 2,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
| Talk time | 26 h Best value | 13 h |
| Standby time | 576 h | — |
| Music playback time | 81 h Best value | 60 h |
Display
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 5:3 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD Best value | TFT 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 | 800 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 294 ppi Best value | 207 ppi |
| Display Features | ClearBlack Display, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows Phone 8.1 | Android 4.4 |
| OS Family | Windows Phone | Android |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 4.4 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G 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 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, 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, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, TV tuner |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.7 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.07 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.6 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.4 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 Best value | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Lumia 540 | Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-G360T, SM-G3606, SM-G3608, SM-G3609, SM-G360BT, SM-G360F, SM-G360FY, SM-G360G, SM-G360GY, SM-G360H, SM-G360H/D, SM-G361, SM-G361H, SM-G361F, SM-G360HU, SM-G360T1, SM-G360M, SM-G360P, SM-G360V, SM-S820L, SM-G360AZ, SM-G361HU |
