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Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) vs Microsoft Lumia 540

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Express 2 vs Microsoft Lumia 540 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Lumia 540 X Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) 12Points
4.5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
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!

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) vs Lumia 540} 14 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 540
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+1.5GB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+8GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+134 grams (4.69 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs152 grams (5.32 ounces)
+HD (1280x720)126%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (848x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)14%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
245 PPIvs+294 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+5"11%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.6 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) WVGA (848x480)33%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2100 mAhvs+2200 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Microsoft Lumia 540
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ModelGalaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Lumia 540
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Express II G3815Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual-sim
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungMicrosoft
Release date10/1/20135/14/2015
Depth9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)65.7 x 132.4 millimeters (2.59 x 5.21 in)73.7 x 144 millimeters (2.9 x 5.67 in)
Weight134 grams (4.69 ounces)152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Microsoft Lumia 540
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Microsoft Lumia 540
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredDenim UI

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Microsoft Lumia 540
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Microsoft Lumia 540
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Microsoft Lumia 540
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/900/1800/2600Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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

📷 Camera

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Microsoft Lumia 540
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsWVGA (848x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Microsoft Lumia 540
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)WVGA (848x480)
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

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Microsoft Lumia 540
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Microsoft Lumia 540
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Microsoft Lumia 540
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Microsoft Lumia 540
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2100 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy11 hours14.7 hours
Standby480 hours (20 days)576 hours (24 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)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: Blue, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Orange, Blue, White
• OneDrive 15GB
• Skype

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Microsoft Lumia 540
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.38W/kg (head), 0.7W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.38W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)feature not registered
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