HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB) vs Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)

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

2/2/2026 5:26 PM, updated: 2/2/2026 5:26 PM

Compare Microsoft Lumia 650 X HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
POLED

1080x2400

108
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4600
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G) Compare HMD Skyline X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)

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!

31 Advantages HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)	vs	4 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)176% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+12GB LPDDR511 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+256GB (222GB available)19 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC4 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2400 pixels181% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+402 PPI37% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+6.55"31% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 50MP + 13MP20 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+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 on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/1.67" inches140% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/4" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 50MP9 times 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 SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 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
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4600 mAh130% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2000 mAh
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+IP54 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)71% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)29% Thinner
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices

P-OLED / AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Skyline (256GB/12GB)	Lumia 650 (4G)
Other model names	HMD Skyline (12GB RAM) TA-1600	Microsoft Lumia 650 Single Sim RM-1152, Microsoft Saana
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	HMD	Microsoft
Release date	7/19/2024, Announced: 7/18/2024	2/18/2016
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.66 x 159.84 millimeters (2.98 x 6.29 in)	70.9 x 142 millimeters (2.79 x 5.59 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Display type	P-OLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.55" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	144Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1000nits[peak] HDR10	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
System version	Android 14	Windows 10 Mobile
Firmware update	Android 16	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (SM7435-AB) (4nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909v2 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 710 (900MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 581402 (v10) Geekbench: 2899 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (222GB available) UFS 2.2	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/2.01/2.76"0.64µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.51/3"1.12µm	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.67" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	0.64µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Front camera (secondary)	50 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	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
	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers OZO audio	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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
	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) HBA4633AA	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4600 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi2 wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	13 hours
Standby	feature not registered	624 hours (26 days)
➕ Other features
	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)	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: Twisted Black, Blue Topaz, Neon Pink	• Colors: Black, White • Aluminium frame • ClearBlack display • OneDrive 15GB • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
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