Microsoft Lumia 540 Explained

Microsoft Lumia 540
Brand:	Lumia
Manufacturer:	Microsoft Mobile (Microsoft)
Series:	Lumia
Type:	Smartphone
Predecessor:	Microsoft Lumia 535^[1]
Successor:	Microsoft Lumia 550
Release Date:	April 2015
Form:	Slate
Os:	Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 (Lumia Denim), upgradable to Windows 10 Mobile
Cpu:	1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Krait
Gpu:	Qualcomm Adreno 302
Display:	5-inch IPS LCD, HD 1280x720 resolution, 294 ppi
Storage:	8 GB Internal
Memory:	1 GB RAM
Memory Card:	128 GB,^[2] microSD
Networks:	GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 HSPA 900/2100
Carrier:	Various
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
Battery:	2200 mAh
Input:	Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen
Camera:	8.0 MP auto-focus, f/2.2 with LED flash
Front Camera:	5.0 MP

The Microsoft Lumia 540 is a low-cost smartphone from the Microsoft Lumia family.^[3]

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

• Microsoft Lumia
• Microsoft Lumia 535
• Microsoft Lumia 550
• Microsoft Lumia 640

Notes and References

1. http://www.thedailystar.net/bytes/hands-review/microsoft-lumia-540-vivid-midranger-100891 Microsoft Lumia 540: Vivid Midranger | The Daily Star
2. Web site: Microsoft Lumia 540 Specifications . . Microsoft Mobile Oy . 2015-05-08.
3. http://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-lumia-540-dual-sim-official-5-inch-720p-display-and-1gb-ram-under-150 Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM is official with 5-inch 720p display and 1GB RAM for $150
4. News: Baxi. Abhishek. Hands-on and first impressions: Microsoft Lumia 540.. Windows (Phone) Central. 17 May 2015.
5. Web site: Windows 10 in Lumia 540. . 13 February 2016.
6. Web site: Lumia 540 Specifications . GSMArena . 2018-07-06.
7. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/microsoft-lumia-540-review-great-battery-but-the-camera-disappoints/articleshow/47538902.cms Microsoft Lumia 540 review: Great battery but the camera disappoints - The Economic Times
8. Web site: Microsoft Lumia 540 review: An improvement but still not good enough : Reviews, News - India Today . 2015-07-08 . 2018-01-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180108211446/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/technology/story/microsoft-lumia-540-review-windows-phone-smartphone/1/443370.html . dead .