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Microsoft Lumia 650

Microsoft Lumia 650

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Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)

Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)

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Category Breakdown

Microsoft Lumia 650
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)
Performance
48.543.7
Camera
15.415.4
Display
76.080.4
Battery
18.922.4
Build
74.485.3
Connectivity
55.349.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.537.5

Summary

  • The Microsoft Lumia 650 features a glass front with an aluminum frame, while the Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016) has a glass front with a plastic frame, making the Lumia feel slightly more premium.
  • Both phones have a 5.0-inch display, but the Lumia uses OLED technology compared to the Super AMOLED of the J2 Pro, which may offer different color vibrancy.
  • In terms of performance, the J2 Pro has a slightly faster CPU and more RAM, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices sport an 8 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, but neither includes optical image stabilization.
  • The J2 Pro has a larger 2600 mAh battery compared to the Lumia's 2000 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
  • Lastly, the Lumia runs on Windows 10, while the J2 Pro operates on Android 6.0.1, providing different software experiences and app ecosystems.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Microsoft Lumia 650
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (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
16GB 2GB 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
0.78 W/kg (head)

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, OTG

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