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Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 650 vs Samsung Galaxy S2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 X Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual) 17Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
08Points Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB) Compare Microsoft Lumia 650 X
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)

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Lumia 650 (4G Dual)} 17 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual) vs Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core67%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC5 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)23%
Thinner
vs8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+294 PPI35%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs217 PPI
+5"16%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2000 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1650 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
16GB (11GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)18%
More internal storage for applications and files
122 grams (4.27 ounces)vs+116 grams (4.06 ounces)5%
Lighter
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
1/4" inchesvs+1/3.2" inches25%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000000 apps (Windows Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
ModelLumia 650 (4G Dual)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 650 Dual Sim RM-1154, Microsoft SaanaSamsung Galaxy S2 i9100, Galaxy S II (SGS2)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMicrosoftSamsung
Release date2/18/20164/28/2012
Depth6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)70.9 x 142 millimeters (2.79 x 5.59 in)66.1 x 125.3 millimeters (2.6 x 4.93 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)116 grams (4.06 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
System versionWindows 10 MobileAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909v2 (28nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Dual 4210 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 304ARM Mali-400 MP4 266Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours8.7 hours
Standby624 hours (26 days)600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Aluminium frame
• ClearBlack display
• OneDrive 15GB
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UI 4.0
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.16W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.34W/kg (head)
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