Honor V40 5G (128GB) vs Microsoft Lumia 540

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Side by side comparison between Honor V40 5G vs Microsoft Lumia 540 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/29/2021 9:36 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 10:16 AM

Compare Microsoft Lumia 540 X Honor V40 5G (128GB) 33Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.72"
AMOLED

1236x2676

50
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Microsoft Lumia 540 Compare Honor V40 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Honor V40 5G (128GB)

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33 Advantages Honor V40 5G (128GB)	vs	7 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 540
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (107GB available)26 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1236x2676 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+439 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+6.72"34% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+1/1.56" inches156% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/4" inches
+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)19 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	WVGA (848x480)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)19 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) WVGA (848x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps47 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh82% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2200 mAh
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
Not supported	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
186 grams (6.51 ounces)	vs	+152 grams (5.32 ounces)22% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

17 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

LED flash

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 540
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Model	V40 5G (128GB)	Lumia 540
Other model names	Huawei Honor V40 5G, 荣耀V40 5G YOK-AN10	Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual-sim
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Honor	Microsoft
Release date	1/22/2021	5/14/2015
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.26 x 163.07 millimeters (2.92 x 6.42 in)	73.7 x 144 millimeters (2.9 x 5.67 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 540
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.72" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1236x2676 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	439 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	800nits[peak] HDR10	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 540
System version	Android 10	Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Denim UI
⚙️ Processor
	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 540
Chipset	64bit: Mediatek Dimensity 1000+ MT6889Z (7nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A77 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G77 MC9	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 540
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (107GB available) UFS 2.1	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 540
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 540
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.4120°17mm 2MP macro f/2.4	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	WVGA (848x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 540
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	WVGA (848x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 540
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 540
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 540
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 540
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	66W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	50W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	14.7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	576 hours (24 days)
➕ Other features
	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 540
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight Black, Rose Gold, Titanium Silver • Magic UI 4.0 • Screen protection film applied • TPU case included • Stereo speakers	• Colors: Black, Orange, Blue, White • OneDrive 15GB • Skype
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 540
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered