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Sony Xperia Z (3G) vs Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)

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

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5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2330
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual) Compare Sony Xperia Z X
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z (3G)

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Xperia Z (3G)} 13 Advantages Sony Xperia Z (3G) vs Lumia 650 (4G Dual)} 11 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core15%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+441 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+1/3" inches33%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/4" inches
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (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
vs1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2330 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 mAh
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Until 64GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC2 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
146 grams (5.11 ounces)vs+122 grams (4.27 ounces)20%
Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)14%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
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) 2.1MPvs+(front) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(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
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.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices
16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (11GB available)
16 million
5"
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
ModelXperia Z (3G)Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z 3G L36h C6602, Sony Xperia Z HSPA+, Sony YugaMicrosoft Lumia 650 Dual Sim RM-1154, Microsoft Saana
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyMicrosoft
Release date2/1/20132/18/2016
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)71 x 135 millimeters (2.8 x 5.31 in)70.9 x 142 millimeters (2.79 x 5.59 in)
Weight146 grams (5.11 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanWindows 10 Mobile
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ806432bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909v2 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inches1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
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

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2330 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hours13 hours
Standby530 hours (22.1 days)624 hours (26 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Purple
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Exmor RS™ mobile with HDR
• Timescape UI
• PlayNow
• 3D surround sound
• xLOUD
• 16x digital zoom
• 3D sweep panorama
• Dust and water resistant
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Aluminium frame
• ClearBlack display
• OneDrive 15GB
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
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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