Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) vs Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5A vs Microsoft Lumia 650 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/7/2017 8:13 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:24 PM

Compare Microsoft Lumia 650 X Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)

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!

8 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	vs	7 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC28% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+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)
+3000 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
16GB (9GB available)	vs	+16GB (11GB available)22% More internal storage for applications and files
137 grams (4.8 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)12% Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)22% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

31 Common items in both devices

16 million

720x1280 pixels

294 PPI

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Lumia 650 (4G)
Other model names	红米5A, Xiaomi Redmi 5A 2GB RAM (China), Xiaomi MCE3B	Microsoft Lumia 650 Single Sim RM-1152, Microsoft Saana
Country or region available	China	Canada, USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Microsoft
Release date	10/1/2017	2/18/2016
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in)	70.9 x 142 millimeters (2.79 x 5.59 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.5% (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	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Windows 10 Mobile
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909v2 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available)	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 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	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
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	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	13 hours
Standby	feature not registered	624 hours (26 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	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: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray, Blue • Aluminum body • MIUI 8.5	• Colors: Black, White • Aluminium frame • ClearBlack display • OneDrive 15GB • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	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