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Sony Xperia V (LT25i) vs Microsoft Lumia 540

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

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Compare Microsoft Lumia 540 X Sony Xperia V (LT25i) 17Points
4.3"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

vs
08Points Microsoft Lumia 540 Compare Sony Xperia V X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia V (LT25i)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Xperia V (LT25i)} 17 Advantages Sony Xperia V (LT25i) vs Lumia 540} 8 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 540
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB (5GB available)25%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)27%
Lighter
vs152 grams (5.32 ounces)
+342 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+1/3" inches33%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/4" inches
+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
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) 100 Mbps138%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)24%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4.3"vs+5"16%
Larger screen
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
1750 mAhvs+2200 mAh26%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.

20 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia V (LT25i)Microsoft Lumia 540
 
ModelXperia V (LT25i)Lumia 540
Other model namesSony Xperia V LT25, Sony LT25i, Sony TsubasaMicrosoft Lumia 540 Dual-sim
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyMicrosoft
Release date11/26/20125/14/2015
Depth10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)73.7 x 144 millimeters (2.9 x 5.67 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia V (LT25i)Microsoft Lumia 540
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia V (LT25i)Microsoft Lumia 540
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateAndroid 4.3 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia V (LT25i)Microsoft Lumia 540
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM896032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 302 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia V (LT25i)Microsoft Lumia 540
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia V (LT25i)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 / Upload100/50 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 800/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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

Sony Xperia V (LT25i)Microsoft Lumia 540
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsWVGA (848x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm lens
Sensor size1/3" inches1/4" 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 sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia V (LT25i)Microsoft Lumia 540
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedWVGA (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

Sony Xperia V (LT25i)Microsoft Lumia 540
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia V (LT25i)Microsoft Lumia 540
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia V (LT25i)Microsoft Lumia 540
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia V (LT25i)Microsoft Lumia 540
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA800
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1750 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours14.7 hours
Standby270 hours (11.3 days)576 hours (24 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia V (LT25i)Microsoft Lumia 540
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Reality Display
• 16x digital zoom
• 3D sweep panorama
• Video stabiliser
• PlayNow
• Wi-Fi dual-band
• Wi-Fi Direct
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Orange, Blue, White
• Lumia Denim
• ClearBlack display
• OneDrive 15GB
• Skype
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia V (LT25i)Microsoft Lumia 540
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.86W/kg (head), 0.73W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.95W/kg (head)feature not registered
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