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Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB) vs Microsoft Lumia 540

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco M3 vs Microsoft Lumia 540 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Lumia 540 X Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB) 28Points
6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Microsoft Lumia 540 Compare Xiaomi Poco M3 X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)

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!

Poco M3 (128GB)} 28 Advantages Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB) vs Lumia 540} 4 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 540
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)161%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (106GB available)26 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2340 pixels174%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+395 PPI34%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+6.53"31%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+1/2" inches100%
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) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)4 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) 400 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+6000 mAh173%
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]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+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 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
198 grams (6.93 ounces)vs+152 grams (5.32 ounces)30%
Lighter
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)12%
Thinner
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

23 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
 
ModelPoco M3 (128GB)Lumia 540
Other model namesPOCO M3 (M2010J19CG, M2010J19CI)Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual-sim
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiMicrosoft
Release date11/27/2020, Announced: 11/24/20205/14/2015
Depth9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)77.3 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)73.7 x 144 millimeters (2.9 x 5.67 in)
Weight198 grams (6.93 ounces)152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.53" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features400nits[typ]Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
System versionAndroid 10Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User InterfaceMIUI 12.5Denim UI

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (SM6115) (11nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 610 (950MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 177904 (v8)
Geekbench: 1398 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 5.9fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.2
8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload400/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.41.75μm
2MP depth f/2.41.75μm
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsWVGA (848x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)WVGA (848x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.1 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMFM
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

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + 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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity6000 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered14.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered576 hours (24 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)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: Power Black, Cool Blue, Poco Yellow
• Silicone Case included
• Colors: Black, Orange, Blue, White
OneDrive 15GB
• Skype

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)Microsoft Lumia 540
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.09W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.6W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)feature not registered
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