Microsoft Lumia 650
The Microsoft Lumia 650 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8909v2 Snapdragon 212 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · Microsoft Windows 10ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 142 x 70.9 x 6.9 mm (5.59 x 2.79 x 0.27 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8909v2 Snapdragon 212 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 122g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8909v2 Snapdragon 212 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, February. Released 2016, February
Also Known As
Also known as Microsoft Lumia 650 Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909v2 Snapdragon 212 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
297 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
OLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
122g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
142 x 70.9 x 6.9 mm (5.59 x 2.79 x 0.27 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Microsoft Lumia 650 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Microsoft Lumia 650 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Microsoft Lumia 650 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Microsoft Lumia 650 SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Microsoft Lumia 650 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Microsoft Lumia 650 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Microsoft Lumia 650 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot.
The Microsoft Lumia 650 has 4.1, A2DP, LE.
