Microsoft Lumia 650
#4080
Samsung Galaxy E5
#4091Category Breakdown
Microsoft Lumia 650
Samsung Galaxy E5
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.257.2
Summary
- The Microsoft Lumia 650 features a glass front with Gorilla Glass 3 and an aluminum frame, while the Samsung Galaxy E5 has Gorilla Glass 4 but a plastic frame, making the Lumia slightly more premium in build quality.
- Both devices have a 5.0-inch display, but the Lumia uses OLED technology compared to the E5's Super AMOLED, offering different color profiles.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a Snapdragon 212 with 1GB RAM, while the E5 has a Snapdragon 410 with 1.5GB RAM, potentially providing smoother multitasking on the E5.
- Both cameras are 8 MP, but the E5 can record video at 1080p, whereas the Lumia is limited to 720p.
- The E5 also has a larger 2400mAh battery compared to the Lumia's 2000mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- Finally, the Lumia runs on Windows 10, while the E5 operates on Android 4.4.4, leading to a different software experience and app availability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Lumia 650
Samsung Galaxy E5
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
Also known as Microsoft Lumia 650 Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: E500F, E500H, E500HQ, E500M, E500F/DS, E500H/DS, E500M/DSAlso known as Samsung Galaxy E5 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
OLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~297 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
142 x 70.9 x 6.9 mm (5.59 x 2.79 x 0.27 in)
141.6 x 70.2 x 7.3 mm (5.57 x 2.76 x 0.29 in)
Weight
122 g
140 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Brown
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows 10
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes