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Microsoft Lumia 540 vs Nokia N95 (8GB)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 540 vs Nokia N95 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N95 X Microsoft Lumia 540 26Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.8"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
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} 26 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 540 vs N95 (8GB)} 2 Advantages Nokia N95 (8GB)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs330MHz 32bit Single-core (90nm)
+1GB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)144%
Thinner
vs21 millimeters (0.83 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+294 PPI106%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+5"79%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+WVGA (848x480)33%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+(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+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps11 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2200 mAh83%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+2 microphones100%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vs1 microphone
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+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
vs2.0 + A2DP
8GB (4GB available)vs+8GB (6GB available)50%
More internal storage for applications and files
152 grams (5.32 ounces)vs+128 grams (4.48 ounces)19%
Lighter

16 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Accelerometer
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 540Nokia N95 (8GB)
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ModelLumia 540N95 (8GB)
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 540 Dual-simNokia N95 8GB US, Nokia RM-320
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandMicrosoftNokia
Release date5/14/201510/1/2007, Announced: 3/1/2007
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)21 millimeters (0.83 inches)
Size (width x height)73.7 x 144 millimeters (2.9 x 5.67 in)53 x 99 millimeters (2.09 x 3.9 in)
Weight152 grams (5.32 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 540Nokia N95 (8GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI143 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 540Nokia N95 (8GB)
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Symbian 9.2 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceDenim UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 540Nokia N95 (8GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 2420 (90nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 330MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)PowerVR MBX
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 540Nokia N95 (8GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2128MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB (6GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 540Nokia N95 (8GB)
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 Mbps3.6 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 2100 - USA: 850/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 N95 (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (848x480) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredCarl Zeiss optics

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 540Nokia N95 (8GB)
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 N95 (8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones1 microphone
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 540Nokia N95 (8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 540Nokia N95 (8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 540Nokia N95 (8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-6F
Battery capacity2200 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy14.7 hours3.5 hours
Standby576 hours (24 days)240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 540Nokia N95 (8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLWAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Orange, Blue, White
• OneDrive 15GB
• Skype
• Colors: Black
• Nokia Maps
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 540Nokia N95 (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.41W/kg (head), 0.73W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.6W/kg (head)
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