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Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS) vs Microsoft Lumia 540

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime 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 J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS) 14Points
5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)

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 J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS) vs Lumia 540} 8 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 540
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core35%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+1.5GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+eMMC 5.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)126%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (848x480)
+(front) HD (1280x720)126%
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 LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+2600 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2200 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
8GB (3GB available)vs+8GB (4GB available)33%
More internal storage for applications and files
160 grams (5.6 ounces)vs+152 grams (5.32 ounces)5%
Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)3%
Thinner
TFT PLSvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
220 PPIvs+294 PPI34%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
16 million
5"
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+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 J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)Microsoft Lumia 540
 
ModelGalaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)Lumia 540
Other model namesGalaxy J2 Prime Duos G532F/Dual-SimMicrosoft Lumia 540 Dual-sim
Country or region available(Europe)Russia
(Europe), Russia
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungMicrosoft
Release date11/1/20165/14/2015
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)72.1 x 144.8 millimeters (2.84 x 5.7 in)73.7 x 144 millimeters (2.9 x 5.67 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)Microsoft Lumia 540
Display typeTFT PLSTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels (16:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)Microsoft Lumia 540
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)Microsoft Lumia 540
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737T (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 302 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)Microsoft Lumia 540
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (3GB available)
eMMC 5.0
8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)Microsoft Lumia 540
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)Microsoft Lumia 540
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsWVGA (848x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (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 stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)Microsoft Lumia 540
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)WVGA (848x480)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)Microsoft Lumia 540
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)Microsoft Lumia 540
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)Microsoft Lumia 540
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)Microsoft Lumia 540
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours14.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered576 hours (24 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gold
• Samsung Grace UX
• Colors: Black, Orange, Blue, White
• Lumia Denim
• ClearBlack display
• OneDrive 15GB
• Skype
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)Microsoft Lumia 540
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.53W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)feature not registered
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