Microsoft Lumia 650
#4064
Samsung Galaxy A3
#4107Category Breakdown
Microsoft Lumia 650
Samsung Galaxy A3
Performance
48.552.0
Camera
15.419.1
Display
76.079.1
Battery
18.918.0
Build
74.474.8
Connectivity
55.354.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.536.2
Summary
- The Microsoft Lumia 650 features a 5.0-inch OLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the Samsung Galaxy A3's 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display at 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a Snapdragon 212 chipset, while the Galaxy A3 uses a slightly older Snapdragon 410, both with 1GB of RAM.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy A3 can record video at 1080p, whereas the Lumia is limited to 720p.
- The Lumia has a 2000 mAh battery capacity, slightly higher than the A3's 1900 mAh, but both lack fast charging.
- The Lumia runs on Windows 10, while the Galaxy A3 operates on Android 4.4.4, upgradable to 6.0.1, offering different software experiences.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass and an aluminum frame, although the Lumia is slightly heavier at 122g compared to the A3's 110.3g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Lumia 650
Samsung Galaxy A3
General
Release Date
2016
2014
Announced
2016
2014
Description
Also known as Microsoft Lumia 650 Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: A300F with 1 GB RAM; A300FU with 1.5 GB RAM
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
OLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~297 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
720
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909v2 Snapdragon 212 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 304
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142 x 70.9 x 6.9 mm (5.59 x 2.79 x 0.27 in)
130.1 x 65.5 x 6.9 mm (5.12 x 2.58 x 0.27 in)
Weight
122 g
110.3 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue, Champagne Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass