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Microsoft Lumia 540 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 540 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth X Microsoft Lumia 540 06Points
Microsoft Lumia 540
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
27Points Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB) Compare Microsoft Lumia 540 X
Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)

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!

Lumia 540} 6 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 540 vs Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)} 27 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+152 grams (5.32 ounces)11%
Lighter		vs169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core175%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+4GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+64GB (51GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)15%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x2280 pixels167%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+403 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+6.26"25%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP113%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/4" inchesvs+1/2.55" inches57%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 24MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
WVGA (848x480)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)19 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) WVGA (848x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2200 mAhvs+3350 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
14 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 540Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
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ModelLumia 540Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 540 Dual-sim小米8 青春版, Mi8 Youth edition, Xiaomi Mi 8X, Xiaomi Platina
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		China
China
BrandMicrosoftXiaomi
Release date5/14/20159/1/2018
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)73.7 x 144 millimeters (2.9 x 5.67 in)75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)
Weight152 grams (5.32 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 540Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x2280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 540Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 540Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 302 400MhzQualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 540Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR24GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5		64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 540Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)		Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Microsoft Lumia 540Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.12Âľm
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (848x480) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4Âľm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 540Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels24 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)WVGA (848x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
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 registered1.8Âľm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Microsoft Lumia 540Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 540Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 540Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 540Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2200 mAh3350 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14.7 hoursfeature not registered
Standby576 hours (24 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 540Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
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, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Orange, Blue, White
• Lumia Denim
• ClearBlack display
• OneDrive 15GB
• Skype
• WiFi hotspot		• Colors: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray
• MIUI
• 19:9 screen
• Quick Charge 3.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 540Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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