Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM vs Microsoft Lumia 650
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM
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Microsoft Lumia 650
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Microsoft Lumia 650
Lighter body
Microsoft Lumia 650
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM | Microsoft Lumia 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 294 | 297 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 64.9 | 67.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM | Microsoft Lumia 650 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Adreno 302 | Adreno 304 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 | Qualcomm MSM8909v2 Snapdragon 212 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
Memory
| Spec | Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM | Microsoft Lumia 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 8GB 1GB RAM | 16GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM | Microsoft Lumia 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 480p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM | Microsoft Lumia 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 480p | 720p |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Spec | Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM | Microsoft Lumia 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2200 | 2000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 81 h | — |
| stand by | Up to 576 h (2G) / Up to 576 h (3G) | Up to 624 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 26 h (2G) / Up to 15 h (3G) | Up to 16 h (2G) / Up to 13 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM | Microsoft Lumia 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 144 | 142 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.6 | 6.9 |
| Weight (g) | 152 | 122 |
| Width (mm) | 73.7 | 70.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM | Microsoft Lumia 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, April. Released 2015, May | 2016, February. Released 2016, February |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM | Microsoft Lumia 650 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | — | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM | Microsoft Lumia 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4.1 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM | Microsoft Lumia 650 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM | Microsoft Lumia 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM and Microsoft Lumia 650 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM packs a 2200 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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