Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G) vs Nokia Lumia 520

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Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 650 vs Nokia Lumia 520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/2/2016 6:57 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:24 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 520 X Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

01Point Nokia Lumia 520 Compare Microsoft Lumia 650 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

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

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

22 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	vs	1 Advantage Nokia Lumia 520
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core52% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+16GB (11GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC2 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	124 grams (4.34 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)43% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+294 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+5"25% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+1000000 apps (Windows Store)43% More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2000 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1430 mAh
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

1/4" inches

HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 520
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Model	Lumia 650 (4G)	Lumia 520
Other model names	Microsoft Lumia 650 Single Sim RM-1152, Microsoft Saana	Nokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Microsoft	Nokia
Release date	2/18/2016	3/1/2013
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.9 x 142 millimeters (2.79 x 5.59 in)	64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 520
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 520
System version	Windows 10 Mobile	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Windows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 520
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909v2 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 304	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 520
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 520
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	RM-915 model: UMTS 850/1900/2100 RM-917 model: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 520
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 520
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 520
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 520
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 520
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 520
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	1430 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	9.7 hours
Standby	624 hours (26 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 520
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Aluminium frame • ClearBlack display • OneDrive 15GB • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White on black • Nokia ClearBlack Display • 7GB free SkyDrive storage
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	Nokia Lumia 520
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered