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Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P) vs Microsoft Lumia 540

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J3 vs Microsoft Lumia 540 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Lumia 540 X Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P) 15Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)

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Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P) vs Lumia 540} 6 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 540
+1.5GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (10GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs152 grams (5.32 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9%
Thinner
vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)126%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (848x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+2600 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2200 mAh
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) WVGA (848x480)33%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

22 Common items in both devices
eMMC 4.5
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
720x1280 pixels
294 PPI
5"
LED flash
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Microsoft Lumia 540
 
ModelGalaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Lumia 540
Other model namesVirgin Mobile/Boost Mobile Galaxy J3 2016 4G J320PMicrosoft Lumia 540 Dual-sim
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungMicrosoft
Release date1/1/20165/14/2015
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)71.12 x 142.3 millimeters (2.8 x 5.6 in)73.7 x 144 millimeters (2.9 x 5.67 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Microsoft Lumia 540
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Microsoft Lumia 540
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Microsoft Lumia 540
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 600MhzQualcomm Adreno 302 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Microsoft Lumia 540
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Microsoft Lumia 540
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 25, 26)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Microsoft Lumia 540
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsWVGA (848x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Microsoft Lumia 540
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)WVGA (848x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Microsoft Lumia 540
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Microsoft Lumia 540
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Microsoft Lumia 540
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Microsoft Lumia 540
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy22 hours14.7 hours
Standby349 hours (14.5 days)576 hours (24 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Microsoft Lumia 540
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gold• Colors: Black, Orange, Blue, White
• Lumia Denim
• ClearBlack display
• OneDrive 15GB
• Skype
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Microsoft Lumia 540
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.22W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.251W/kg (head), 0.123W/kg (body)feature not registered
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