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Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB) vs Microsoft Lumia 540

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z 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 Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB) 32Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Microsoft Lumia 540 Compare Motorola Moto Z X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)

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!

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)} 32 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB) vs Lumia 540} 5 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 540
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core109%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR43 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+136 grams (4.76 ounces)12%
Lighter
vs152 grams (5.32 ounces)
+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)65%
Thinner
vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+534 PPI82%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+5.5"10%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+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)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)19 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (848x480)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)4 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)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps10 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2600 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2200 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP 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
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus
(front) 5MP
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+9 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
 
ModelMoto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Lumia 540
Other model namesVerizon Moto Z Droid XT1650-01, XT1650-02, Motorola SheridanMicrosoft Lumia 540 Dual-sim
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaMicrosoft
Release date7/28/20165/14/2015
Depth5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)73.7 x 144 millimeters (2.9 x 5.67 in)
Weight136 grams (4.76 ounces)152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredDenim UI

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 624MhzQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
RAM memory4GB LPDDR41GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsWVGA (848x480) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF: laser 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 sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)WVGA (848x480)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy21 hours14.7 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)576 hours (24 days)

โž• Other features

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
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, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
โ€ข Quick Charge 3.0
โ€ข TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min
โ€ข Colors: Black, Orange, Blue, White
โ€ข OneDrive 15GB
โ€ข Skype

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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