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Microsoft Lumia 850 vs Microsoft Lumia 540
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
Which one is for you?
Microsoft Lumia 850, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.1
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- OS Version
- 10
- against 8.1
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE
- against GSM, HSPA
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Lumia 850 | Lumia 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | — | 2,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | — |
| Battery Features | Wireless Charging | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | 26 h |
| Standby time | — | 576 h |
| Music playback time | — | 81 h |
Design
| Specification | Lumia 850 | Lumia 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Orange, White, Black, Grey, Blue |
| Body Thickness | — | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | — | 73.7 mm |
| Body Height | — | 144 mm |
| Weight | — | 152 g |
| Usable Surface | — | 64.9 % |
| 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 850 | Lumia 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 306 | Qualcomm Adreno 302 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.2 GHz | 1.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | 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 850 | Lumia 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Lumia 850 | Lumia 540 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — |
| Display Features | ClearBlack Display | ClearBlack Display, IPS LCD, 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 850 | Lumia 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Lumia 850 | Lumia 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 Mobile | Windows Phone 8.1 |
| OS Family | Windows Phone | Windows Phone |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 8.1 |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | No |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Lumia 850 | Lumia 540 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 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, LTE Best value | GSM, HSPA |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 Best value | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Lumia 850 | Lumia 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | aptX, A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Lumia 850 | Lumia 540 |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Lumia 850 | Lumia 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
