Microsoft Lumia 540
The Microsoft Lumia 540 is a low-cost smartphone from the Microsoft Lumia family.[3]
| Brand | Lumia |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Microsoft Mobile (Microsoft) |
| Series | Lumia |
| Compatible networks | GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 HSPA 900/2100 |
| Predecessor | Microsoft Lumia 535[1] |
| Successor | Microsoft Lumia 550 |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Operating system | Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 (Lumia Denim), upgradable to Windows 10 Mobile |
| System-on-chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 |
| CPU | 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Krait |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 302 |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Storage | 8 GB Internal |
| Removable storage | 128 GB,[2] microSD |
| Battery | 2200 mAh |
| Display | 5-inch IPS LCD, HD 1280x720 resolution, 294 ppi |
| Rear camera | 8.0 MP auto-focus, f/2.2 with LED flash |
| Front camera | 5.0 MP |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.0 (LE) Assisted GPS GPS/GLONASS Micro-USB 2.0 Wi-Fi :802.11b/g/n, WiFi Hotspot Wi-Fi-based positioning system (WPS) FM radio, Internet radio |
| Data inputs | Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen |
| Website | at the Wayback Machine (archived April 18, 2015) |
Unlike its predecessor, the Lumia 540 is equipped with a 720p display, but otherwise has internal specifications similar to earlier devices in the Lumia 5xx series.[4] It comes pre-installed with Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 (with Lumia Denim firmware), and is upgradable to Windows 10 Mobile.[5]
Due to its position as a low-cost device, the Lumia 540 is only available in Italy, India, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
Specifications
Hardware
The Lumia 540 has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display, quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage that can be expanded using microSD cards up to 256 GB. The phone has a 2200 mAh Li-Ion battery, 8 MP rear camera and 5 MP front-facing camera. It is available in orange, white, black, grey and blue.[6]
Software
The Lumia 540 ships with Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim update.
Reception
The Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM was well received but was criticized for not offering an upgrade over earlier devices from the Lumia 5xx series.[7][8]
See also
References
- ^ Microsoft Lumia 540: Vivid Midranger | The Daily Star
- ^ "Microsoft Lumia 540 Specifications". Microsoft Mobile Oy. Retrieved 2015-05-08.
- ^ Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM is official with 5-inch 720p display and 1GB RAM for $150
- ^ Baxi, Abhishek (17 May 2015). "Hands-on and first impressions: Microsoft Lumia 540". Windows (Phone) Central.
- ^ "Windows 10 in Lumia 540". 13 February 2016.
- ^ "Lumia 540 Specifications". GSMArena. Retrieved 2018-07-06.
- ^ Microsoft Lumia 540 review: Great battery but the camera disappoints - The Economic Times
- ^ Microsoft Lumia 540 review: An improvement but still not good enough : Reviews, News - India Today