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Microsoft Lumia 540 vs Nokia 701 (DTV)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 540 vs Nokia 701 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 701 X Microsoft Lumia 540 16Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
IPS

360x640

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 540

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} 16 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 540 vs 701 (DTV)} 8 Advantages Nokia 701 (DTV)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core76%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)28%
Thinner
vs11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+720x1280 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+294 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs210 PPI
+5"43%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+(front) WVGA (848x480)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) QCIF (176x144)
+700000 apps (Marketplace)13 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+2200 mAh69%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
8GB (4GB available)vs+8GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
152 grams (5.32 ounces)vs+131 grams (4.59 ounces)16%
Lighter
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
WVGA (848x480)vs+HD (1280x720)126%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

17 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
3G+ HSPA+
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 540Nokia 701 (DTV)
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ModelLumia 540701 (DTV)
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 540 Dual-simNokia 701 DTV RM-774, Nokia Helen
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Brazil
Brazil
BrandMicrosoftNokia
Release date5/14/20154/1/2012
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)73.7 x 144 millimeters (2.9 x 5.67 in)56.8 x 117.2 millimeters (2.24 x 4.61 in)
Weight152 grams (5.32 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 540Nokia 701 (DTV)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI210 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 540Nokia 701 (DTV)
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle
Firmware updatefeature not registeredSymbian ^3 Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 540Nokia 701 (DTV)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212 (28nm)32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 302 400MhzBroadcom BCM2763 250MHz 128Mb
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 540Nokia 701 (DTV)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 540Nokia 701 (DTV)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Microsoft Lumia 540Nokia 701 (DTV)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (848x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length28mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 540Nokia 701 (DTV)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)WVGA (848x480)QCIF (176x144)
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

Microsoft Lumia 540Nokia 701 (DTV)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 540Nokia 701 (DTV)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 540Nokia 701 (DTV)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 540Nokia 701 (DTV)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5K
Battery capacity2200 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14.7 hours6.8 hours
Standby576 hours (24 days)551 hours (23 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 540Nokia 701 (DTV)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Orange, Blue, White
• Lumia Denim
• ClearBlack display
• OneDrive 15GB
• Skype
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Steel dark, Silver light, Amethyst violet, White
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• OpenVG 1.1
• OpenGL ES 2.0
• Flash 4.0
• Nokia Maps 3.6
• Earphone with digital TV receiver ISDB-T
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 540Nokia 701 (DTV)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.21W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.08W/kg (head)
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