Sony Xperia SP (3G) vs Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia SP vs Microsoft Lumia 650 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 Microsoft Lumia 650 X Sony Xperia SP (3G) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.6"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2370
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G) Compare Sony Xperia SP X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

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

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7 Advantages Sony Xperia SP (3G)	vs	14 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core12% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+319 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2370 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2000 mAh
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
8GB (5.88GB available)	vs	+16GB (11GB available)87% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC5 times More external storage for files using memory cards
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)27% Lighter
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)45% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4.6"	vs	+5"9% Larger screen
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

26 Common items in both devices

16 million

720x1280 pixels

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia SP (3G)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia SP (3G)	Lumia 650 (4G)
Other model names	Sony Xperia SP C5302, M35h, Sony HuaShan	Microsoft Lumia 650 Single Sim RM-1152, Microsoft Saana
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Sony	Microsoft
Release date	4/1/2013	2/18/2016
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.1 x 130.6 millimeters (2.64 x 5.14 in)	70.9 x 142 millimeters (2.79 x 5.59 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia SP (3G)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Display type	TFT LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	4.6" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	319 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia SP (3G)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Windows 10 Mobile
Firmware update	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia SP (3G)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909v2 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 400Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia SP (3G)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5.88GB available)	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia SP (3G)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	Not supported	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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
	Sony Xperia SP (3G)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia SP (3G)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	Sony Xperia SP (3G)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia SP (3G)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia SP (3G)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia SP (3G)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2370 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	19 hours	13 hours
Standby	734 hours (30.6 days)	624 hours (26 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia SP (3G)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
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, Red • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • 3D sweep panorama • PlayNow • xLOUD • 3D Surround Sound • HD Voice • HT40 • NFC SmartTags • WiFi dual-band	• Colors: Black, White • Aluminium frame • ClearBlack display • OneDrive 15GB • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia SP (3G)	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