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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB) vs Microsoft Lumia 540

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 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 Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB) 38Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2640

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)

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Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)} 38 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB) vs Lumia 540} 5 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 540
+3.36GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+8GB LPDDR5X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+256GB (210GB available)52 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+UFS 4.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)25%
Thinner
vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2640 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+426 PPI45%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+6.7"34%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP2 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/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+1/1.76" inches127%
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) 10MP99%
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 mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps118 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3700 mAh68%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2200 mAh
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+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
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+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
+IPX8 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
187 grams (6.55 ounces)vs+152 grams (5.32 ounces)23%
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

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
BSI sensor
Capacitive
Multitouch
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
 
ModelGalaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Lumia 540
Other model namesGalaxy Z Flip5 SM-F731U (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon)Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual-sim
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungMicrosoft
Release date8/11/2023, Announced: 7/26/20235/14/2015
Depth6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)71.9 x 165.1 millimeters (2.83 x 6.5 in)73.7 x 144 millimeters (2.9 x 5.67 in)
Weight187 grams (6.55 ounces)152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Folded: 15.1 x 71.9 x 85.1 mm
Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.7" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2640 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)426 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features1750nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Extra display: Super AMOLED 3.4" (720x748), 306 ppi, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
System versionAndroid 13Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateAndroid 15feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0Denim UI

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 4 processors:
1x 3.36GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Dual-core)
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Dual-core)
3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 740Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1200698 (v9), 1507299 (v10)
Geekbench: 5478 (v5.5), 4984 (v6.0)
GFXBench: 91fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5X1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage256GB (210GB available)
UFS 4.0
8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)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 / Upload5000/1024 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (257, 258, 260, 261)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsWVGA (848x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.76" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.8µm 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 extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
720p@960fps
HDR10+
Slow motion
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)WVGA (848x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length23mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 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

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
USBUSB 3.2 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
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3700 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomy34 hours (1.4 days)14.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered576 hours (24 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)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: Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, Green, Mint, Yellow
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
• Colors: Black, Orange, Blue, White
• OneDrive 15GB
• Skype

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.17W/kg (head), 0.45W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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