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Honor 2

Honor 2

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Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM

Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM

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Category Breakdown

Honor 2
Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM
Performance
48.342.4
Camera
19.112.7
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.520.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.936.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
27.623.9

Summary

  • The Honor 2 features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM has a slightly larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Honor 2 is powered by a quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9 processor, compared to the Lumia's 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7, both with 8GB of storage but differing RAM configurations.
  • The camera specifications are similar with both having an 8 MP rear camera, but the Lumia offers a superior 5 MP front camera versus the Honor's 1.3 MP.
  • Battery capacity is comparable, with the Honor at 2230 mAh and the Lumia at 2200 mAh.
  • Software-wise, the Honor runs on Android 4.0, while the Lumia operates on Windows Phone 8.1, providing distinct user experiences.
  • Build quality shows the Honor 2 is slightly thicker and lighter than the Lumia 540, which is thinner and marginally heavier.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Honor 2
Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM

General

Release Date

2012
2015

Announced

2012
2015

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

4.5"
5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Huawei K3V2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

Vivante GC4000
Adreno 302

Memory

8GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR
LED flash

Front Camera

1.3 MP
5 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
480p@30fps

Selfie Video

720p@30fps
480p

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2230 mAh
2200 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2230 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

134 x 67.5 x 10.5 mm (5.28 x 2.66 x 0.41 in)
144 x 73.7 x 8.6 mm (5.67 x 2.90 x 0.34 in)

Weight

145 g
152 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
Orange, white, black, gray, blue

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot

Bluetooth

3.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity