Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G) vs Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 650 vs Samsung Z3 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 Samsung Z3 X Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

03Points Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) Compare Microsoft Lumia 650 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
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!

12 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
+16GB (11GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC56% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)14% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+1000000 apps (Windows Store)666 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1500 apps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
2000 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh30% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

30 Common items in both devices

1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core

1GB LPDDR3 / 1GB

16 million

720x1280 pixels

294 PPI

(back) 8MP

+23 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 650 (4G)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Other model names	Microsoft Lumia 650 Single Sim RM-1152, Microsoft Saana	Samsung Z3 Duos SM-Z300F/Dual-Sim (4G LTE)
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Microsoft	Samsung
Release date	2/18/2016	10/21/2015
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.9 x 142 millimeters (2.79 x 5.59 in)	70 x 141.6 millimeters (2.76 x 5.57 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
System version	Windows 10 Mobile	Tizen 2.3
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909v2 (28nm)	32bit: Spreadtrum SC7730A
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 304	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	1GB
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)	LTE Cat4 800/850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
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)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not 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)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	15 hours
Standby	624 hours (26 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black, White • Aluminium frame • ClearBlack display • OneDrive 15GB • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Gold, Silver
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.497W/kg (head), 0.718W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.562W/kg (head), 0.427W/kg (body)