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Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G) vs BlackBerry 7230

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 650 vs BlackBerry 7230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry 7230 X Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G) 26Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.6"
TFT

240x160

N/A
1MB
RAM

Single-core

N/A

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

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Lumia 650 (4G)} 26 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G) vs 7230} 0 Advantage BlackBerry 7230
+1GB LPDDR31023 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1MB
+16GB (11GB available)703 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16MB
+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs136 grams (4.76 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)190%
Thinner
vs20 millimeters (0.79 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+720x1280 pixels23 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x160 pixels
+294 PPI165%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs111 PPI
+5"92%
Larger screen
vs2.6"
+(back) 8MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+1000000 apps (Windows Store)13 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs2G GPRS
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3124 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vs2.5mm jack
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported

1 Common items in both devices
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)BlackBerry 7230
 
ModelLumia 650 (4G)BlackBerry 7230
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 650 Single Sim RM-1152, Microsoft SaanaRIM BlackBerry 7230, BlackBerry 7210
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
feature not registered
BrandMicrosoftBlackBerry
Release date2/18/201610/1/2003
Depth6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)20 millimeters (0.79 inches)
Size (width x height)70.9 x 142 millimeters (2.79 x 5.59 in)74 x 113 millimeters (2.91 x 4.45 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)BlackBerry 7230
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~24.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels240x160 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI111 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)BlackBerry 7230
System versionWindows 10 MobileBlackBerry OS 4.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)BlackBerry 7230
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909v2 (28nm)ARM 9EJ-S Core
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core ARM9EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 304feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)BlackBerry 7230
RAM memory1GB LPDDR31MB
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)16MB
External storageUntil 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)BlackBerry 7230
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps0.048 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)BlackBerry 7230
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)BlackBerry 7230
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
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)BlackBerry 7230
LoudspeakerSupportedfeature not registered
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+feature not registered

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)BlackBerry 7230
USBMicroUSB 2.0Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jack2.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DPNot supported
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)BlackBerry 7230
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)BlackBerry 7230
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAhfeature not registered
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours5 hours
Standby624 hours (26 days)240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)BlackBerry 7230
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedNot supported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedMonophonic
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Aluminium frame
• ClearBlack display
• OneDrive 15GB
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)BlackBerry 7230
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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