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Microsoft Lumia 650

Microsoft Lumia 650

#4064
Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro

Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro

#3634

Category Breakdown

Microsoft Lumia 650
Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro
Performance
48.552.0
Camera
15.419.1
Display
76.080.4
Battery
18.922.4
Build
74.477.8
Connectivity
55.361.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.539.5

Summary

  • The Microsoft Lumia 650 features a glass front with a plastic back and aluminum frame, weighing 122g, while the Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro has a glass front and aluminum back, weighing 139g.
  • Both phones have a 5.0-inch display, but the Lumia uses OLED technology, whereas the J3 Pro employs Super AMOLED, with similar resolutions.
  • In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a Snapdragon 212 chipset with a 1.3 GHz CPU and 1GB RAM, while the J3 Pro utilizes a Snapdragon 410 with a 1.2 GHz CPU and 2GB RAM, providing slightly better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the J3 Pro supports 1080p video recording compared to the Lumia's 720p.
  • The J3 Pro also has a larger 2600mAh battery compared to the Lumia's 2000mAh, potentially offering better endurance.
  • Software-wise, the Lumia runs on Windows 10, while the J3 Pro operates on Android 5.1, providing different user experiences and app ecosystems.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Microsoft Lumia 650
Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro

General

Release Date

2016
2016

Announced

2016
2016

Description

Also known as Microsoft Lumia 650 Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots
For China

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)
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 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

Front Camera

5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2

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
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)
142.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm (5.60 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)

Weight

122 g
139 g

Materials

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame

Colors

Black, White
White, 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 / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 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
4.1, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG

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 5.1 (Lollipop)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity