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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (SCV33) vs Microsoft Lumia 540

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 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 S7 Edge (SCV33) 36Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (SCV33)

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 S7 Edge (SCV33)} 36 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (SCV33) vs Lumia 540} 4 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 540
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core109%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+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)
+UFS 2.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)12%
Thinner
vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super 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) 12.2MP53%
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/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+1/2.5" inches60%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/4" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)29%
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) 2K UHD (2560x1440)8 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
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3600 mAh64%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2200 mAh
+Digital TV FullSegAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
+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]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+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
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
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
158 grams (5.53 ounces)vs+152 grams (5.32 ounces)4%
Lighter
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.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
(front) 5MP
Capacitive
Multitouch
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S7 Edge (SCV33)Microsoft Lumia 540
 
ModelGalaxy S7 Edge (SCV33)Lumia 540
Other model namesau mobile Galaxy S7 edge SM-G935J, Samsung Hero 2Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual-sim
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungMicrosoft
Release date5/1/20165/14/2015
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)72.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.86 x 5.94 in)73.7 x 144 millimeters (2.9 x 5.67 in)
Weight158 grams (5.53 ounces)152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S7 Edge (SCV33)Microsoft Lumia 540
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S7 Edge (SCV33)Microsoft Lumia 540
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S7 Edge (SCV33)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 530Qualcomm Adreno 302 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S7 Edge (SCV33)Microsoft Lumia 540
RAM memory4GB LPDDR41GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
UFS 2.0
8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S7 Edge (SCV33)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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 13, 17, 19, 21, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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

📷 Camera

Galaxy S7 Edge (SCV33)Microsoft Lumia 540
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsWVGA (848x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens28mm lens
Sensor size1/2.5" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.4µm 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/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S7 Edge (SCV33)Microsoft Lumia 540
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)WVGA (848x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length22mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.34µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S7 Edge (SCV33)Microsoft Lumia 540
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVDigital TV FullSegNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S7 Edge (SCV33)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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S7 Edge (SCV33)Microsoft Lumia 540
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S7 Edge (SCV33)Microsoft Lumia 540
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3600 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy36 hours (1.5 days)14.7 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)576 hours (24 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S7 Edge (SCV33)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, Gold, Silver
• Curved edge screen
• Body material: Aluminium
• Corning Gorilla Glass back panel
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Samsung Gear VR compatible
• Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Qi Wireless charging (PMA)
• OneDrive 115GB
• Samsung Pay (Visa/Master)
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30min
• Colors: Black, Orange, Blue, White
• Lumia Denim
• ClearBlack display
• OneDrive 15GB
• Skype
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S7 Edge (SCV33)Microsoft Lumia 540
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.38W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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