Microsoft Lumia 540's up to 128 GB storage capacity vs Lenovo S60 13 MP camera: Which budget phone will rule the mid-range market?

By Staff Writer

May 21 2015, 04:38 AM EDT

Microsoft Lumia 540 specs features a budget phone with performance reliability for basic smartphone needs. Is Microsoft's budget friendly Windows phone better than its Android competition?

Lumia 540 targets the huge market for mid-ranged smartphone. Electronic companies have been endlessly competing for the high-end and best technology spotlight mainly for market leadership, stakeholders and other corporate advantages. However the real money comes from bigger target markets. The majority of Asian consumers for example tend to have lower spending capability but if they see a product that is compelling enough to spend on, they will definitely allocate a budget for it. Both big and small smartphone manufacturers are recognizing the profitable market of less expensive phones with competitive specs. Microsoft's latest budget phone Lumia 540 is intended to grab a slice in the mid-ranged pie.

Lumia 540 specs make it a great smartphone with a good bang for the buck. The features below highlights Microsoft's newest budget Windows phone:

Windows 8.1
Quad-core Snapdragon 200, clocks at 1.2 GHz
152 g
5" HD display, 294 ppi
1 GB RAM
8 GB Internal storage, expandable to 128 GB
30 GB cloud storage
Replaceable battery, 2200 mAh
8 MP rear camera with LED flash
5 MP front camera
3G

Since there are so many budget smartphones to choose from, comparing it will help determine its place in the hearts of the mid-ranged loyalists. Take for example Lenovo S60 specs:

Android KitKat 4.4
Quad-core Snapdragon clocks at 1.2 GHz
128 g
5" HD display
2 GB RAM
8 GB Internal storage, expandable up to 32 GB
No Clood storage
Non-replaceable battery, 2150 mAh
13 MP with LED flash rear camera
5 MP front camera
LTE

Pricewise, Lumia 540 is more favorable. It has an impressive storage capacity and slightly longer lasting replaceable battery. Designwise, Lenovo S60 is lighter and slimmer perhaps due to its non-replaceable battery. It has better back camera with 13 MP resolution and LTE capability.

Both budget phones have their own strengths and weaknesses. For a good back up phone, gift or just as a mid-range phone, which one would you pick?