Overall Score
36.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#4064)36.5
Performance(#5633)48.5
Camera(#8603)15.4
Display(#2504)76.0
Battery(#6192)18.9
Build(#1502)74.4
Connectivity(#3366)55.3
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The Microsoft Lumia 650 features a sleek design with dimensions of 142 x 70.9 x 6.9 mm and a weight of 122g, utilizing a glass front with Gorilla Glass 3, a plastic back, and an aluminum frame.
- It sports a 5.0-inch OLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 297 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 chipset, a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, and 1GB of RAM, which is adequate for basic tasks.
- The rear camera is 8 MP with an f/2.2 aperture, capable of recording 720p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- Battery capacity is 2000mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
- The device runs on Microsoft Windows 10, offering a familiar interface for users of the ecosystem.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and NFC support.
- The phone lacks 5G capability and features a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer.
- It is available in black and white color options, but does not include water resistance.
- Overall, the Lumia 650 is a straightforward device with essential features for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionAlso known as Microsoft Lumia 650 Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size5"
TypeOLED
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~297 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8909v2 Snapdragon 212 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 304
Memory16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie Video720p
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions142 x 70.9 x 6.9 mm (5.59 x 2.79 x 0.27 in)
Weight122 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 10
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity