Microsoft Lumia 650
#4064
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
#4238Category Breakdown
Microsoft Lumia 650
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
Performance
48.539.7
Camera
15.415.4
Display
76.080.4
Battery
18.922.4
Build
74.467.9
Connectivity
55.346.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.535.2
Summary
- The Microsoft Lumia 650 features a glass front with an aluminum frame, providing a premium feel, while the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) has a plastic frame, making it slightly heavier.
- Both phones have a 5.0-inch display, but the Lumia uses OLED technology compared to the J2's Super AMOLED, with similar resolutions and pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a Snapdragon 212 chipset with 1GB of RAM, while the J2 has a Spreadtrum SC8830 with 1.5GB of RAM, potentially offering better multitasking.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, delivering similar photographic capabilities.
- The J2 has a larger 2600mAh battery compared to the Lumia's 2000mAh, which may result in longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Lumia runs on Windows 10, while the J2 operates on Android 6.0.1, providing different user experiences and app ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Lumia 650
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
Also known as Microsoft Lumia 650 Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots
N/A
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909v2 Snapdragon 212 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC8830
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 304
Mali-400MP2
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 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/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, 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)
142.4 x 71.1 x 8 mm (5.61 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight
122 g
138 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
Silver, Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity