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Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB) vs Microsoft Lumia 540

Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Microsoft Lumia 540 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Lumia 540 X Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB) 36Points
6.55"
POLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)

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Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)} 36 Advantages Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB) vs Lumia 540} 6 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 540
+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)195%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+256GB (222GB available)55 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10%
Thinner
vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+144Hz140%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2400 pixels181%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+402 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+6.55"31%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 13MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+1/1.5" inches167%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/4" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP5 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
vsWVGA (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
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G+ 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
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh127%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2200 mAh
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Cristal Dinorex (NEG)Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
172 grams (6.02 ounces)vs+152 grams (5.32 ounces)13%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

15 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
BSI sensor
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
 
ModelEdge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Lumia 540
Other model namesLenovo Edge 40 Neo XT2307-1 MC40BMicrosoft Lumia 540 Dual-sim
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaMicrosoft
Release date9/14/20235/14/2015
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)71.99 x 159.63 millimeters (2.83 x 6.28 in)73.7 x 144 millimeters (2.9 x 5.67 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front, plastic or leather backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
Display typeP-OLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.55" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~90.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI294 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassCristal Dinorex (NEG)Not supported
Refresh rate144Hz60Hz
Display features1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
Touch Sampling Rate: 360Hz
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
System versionAndroid 13Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateAndroid 14feature not registered
User InterfaceMy UXDenim UI

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 7030 (6nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G610 MC3Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 511069 (v9), 524589 (v10)
Geekbench: 2563 (v5), 2563 (v6)
GFXBench: 23fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage256GB (222GB available)8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µmPDAF
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsWVGA (848x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.5" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Slow motion
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)WVGA (848x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.7µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, watts68W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered14.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered576 hours (24 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)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, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Soothing Sea, Caneel Bay
• Ready For
• ThinkShield
• Colors: Black, Orange, Blue, White
• OneDrive 15GB
• Skype

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Edge 40 Neo (256GB/8GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
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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