Apple iPhone 4s
#5424
Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM
#6401Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 4s
Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM
Performance
38.442.4
Camera
19.112.7
Display
55.456.5
Battery
14.320.4
Build
96.30.2
Connectivity
37.736.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.923.9
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 4s features a premium build quality with a glass front and back, along with a stainless steel frame, while the Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM has a plastic body that is less premium in feel.
- The iPhone 4s has a smaller 3.5-inch display with a higher pixel density of 330 ppi compared to the Lumia's 5.0-inch display at 294 ppi, offering sharper visuals.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 4s is powered by a dual-core A5 chip, whereas the Lumia utilizes a quad-core Snapdragon 200, which may provide better multitasking.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the iPhone can record video at 1080p, while the Lumia is limited to 480p.
- The Lumia has a larger 2200 mAh battery compared to the iPhone's 1432 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS 5, upgradable to iOS 9.3.6, while the Lumia operates on Windows Phone 8.1, providing different user experiences and app ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 4s
Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM
General
Release Date
2011, October 14
2015
Announced
2011, October 04
2015
Description
CDMA available only if sold and activated for use on a CDMA network
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
640 x 960 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~330 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
640
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Apple A5 (45 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX543MP2
Adreno 302
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM, 16GB 512MB RAM, 32GB 512MB RAM, 64GB 512MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 35mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA, videocalling over Wi-Fi and 3G
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
480p@30fps
480p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1432 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1432 mAh, non-removable (5.3 Wh)
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm (4.54 x 2.31 x 0.37 in)
144 x 73.7 x 8.6 mm (5.67 x 2.90 x 0.34 in)
Weight
140 g
152 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back, stainless steel frame
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Orange, white, black, gray, blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.18 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 5, upgradable to iOS 9.3.6
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity