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Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G) vs Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 650 vs Nokia Lumia 635 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 635 X Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G) 21Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
00Point Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975) Compare Microsoft Lumia 650 X
4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP
1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1830
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Lumia 650 (4G)} 21 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G) vs Lumia 635 (RM-975)} 0 Advantage Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core8%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+16GB (11GB available)38%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB
+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC56%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs134 grams (4.69 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)33%
Thinner
vs9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+294 PPI35%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs218 PPI
+5"11%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+1000000 apps (Windows Store)43%
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2000 mAh9%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1830 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported

23 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR3 / 1GB
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
1/4" inches
HD (1280x720)
4G LTE
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
ModelLumia 650 (4G)Lumia 635 (RM-975)
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 650 Single Sim RM-1152, Microsoft SaanaNokia Lumia 635 RM-975 AT&T, Nokia Moneypenny
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
USA
USA
BrandMicrosoftNokia
Release date2/18/20165/1/2014
Depth6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)70.9 x 142 millimeters (2.79 x 5.59 in)66.7 x 129.5 millimeters (2.63 x 5.1 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI218 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
System versionWindows 10 MobileWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909v2 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 304Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR31GB
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)8GB
External storageUntil 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)LTE Cat3 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inches1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
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)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5H
Battery capacity2000 mAh1830 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours14 hours
Standby624 hours (26 days)460 hours (19.2 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Aluminium frame
• ClearBlack display
• OneDrive 15GB
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Orange, Yellow, White, Black, Green
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Dolby headphone sound enhancement
• Internet Explorer 11
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, WhatsApp
• WiFi hotspot up to 8 devices

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
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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