Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M) vs Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 5a vs Microsoft Lumia 650 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/2/2022 7:45 PM, updated: 9/24/2024 5:57 PM

Compare Microsoft Lumia 650 X Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.34"
OLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4680
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G) Compare Google Pixel 5a X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)

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28 Advantages Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	vs	5 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)171% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+128GB (103GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+1080x2400 pixels181% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+415 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+6.34"27% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/2.55" inches57% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/4" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4680 mAh134% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2000 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
183 grams (6.41 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)50% Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)28% Thinner
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

20 Common items in both devices

OLED / AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Lumia 650 (4G)
Other model names	Google Pixel 5a 5G G4S1M (Japan)	Microsoft Lumia 650 Single Sim RM-1152, Microsoft Saana
Country or region available	Japan	Canada, USA
Brand	Google	Microsoft
Release date	8/26/2021, Announced: 8/17/2021	2/18/2016
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.2 x 156.2 millimeters (2.88 x 6.15 in)	70.9 x 142 millimeters (2.79 x 5.59 in)
Weight	183 grams (6.41 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Display type	OLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.34" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	415 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR8 Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
System version	Android 11	Windows 10 Mobile
Firmware update	Android 14	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909v2 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 291303 (v8) Geekbench: 1337 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.2119°	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4680 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	13 hours
Standby	feature not registered	624 hours (26 days)
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	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: Mostly Black • Google Pay • Google Cast	• Colors: Black, White • Aluminium frame • ClearBlack display • OneDrive 15GB • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.13W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.47W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)	feature not registered