Microsoft Lumia 650
 Microsoft Lumia 650 | |
| Brand | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Microsoft Mobile |
| Series | Lumia |
| Compatible networks | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Predecessor | Lumia 640 |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions |
142 mm (5.6 in) H 70.9 mm (2.79 in) W 6.9 mm (0.27 in) D |
| Weight | 122 g (4.30 oz) |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Mobile |
| System on chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 |
| CPU | 1.3 GHz quad-core |
| Memory | 1 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Removable storage | microSD up to 200 GB |
| Battery | User replaceable 2000 mAh Li-Ion battery |
| Data inputs | Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen |
| Display | 5 in (130 mm) HD (1280x720) AMOLED, 297 ppi, Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Rear camera |
8 MP 1/4 in sensor f/2.2 aperture LED flash |
| Front camera |
5 MP f/2.2 aperture 720p video |
| Connectivity |
HSDPA (850, 900, 2100 MHz), GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou LTE (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20: 2100, 1800, 2600, 900, 800) |
| Website | Microsoft Lumia 650 |
The Microsoft Lumia 650 is a smartphone developed by Microsoft, officially revealed on February 15, 2016.[1] It is the successor to the Microsoft Lumia 640 and is aimed primarily at business users, with support for Microsoft's business applications as well as security features like device encryption and remote wiping.[2] Due to hardware limitations, it does not support Continuum.[3] The phone has both a single-SIM and dual-SIM variant.
Availability
In the United Kingdom, the Lumia 650 is available from EE,[4] O2[5] and Vodafone.[6]
Reception
The Lumia 650 was generally well-received, with most reviewers commending the design, display quality and low price. The main points of criticism were performance and stability.
Richard Devine of Windows Central praised the design of the Lumia 650, calling it "easily the best looking Lumia in the current lineup". While some performance issues were noted, especially in graphically intensive games, overall usability for everyday tasks was found to be acceptable. The reviewer also noted a number of bugs in Windows 10 Mobile, but most of those were fixed in a subsequent operating system update.[7]
Steve Litchfield of All About Windows Phone gave the Lumia 650 a score of 83%, regarding it as a considerable upgrade from the Lumia 550, but expressing disappointment at the low-end Snapdragon 212 chipset. The phone was compared favourably to the Lumia 830, with the reviewer noting that it's "the nicest feeling Windows Phone I've ever held" and concluding that it's "the perfect smartphone to hand out in companies".[8]
Rich Woods of Neowin gave the Lumia 650 a very favourable review, calling it "a budget device that punches well above its weight". The design was described as "stunning" and the display was said to have "vibrant colors and deep blacks". The reviewer also commended camera performance, noting the lack of 1080p video capture as the only drawback. Overall performance was found to be excellent considering the price tag, with idle battery life being the main point of criticism.[9]
GSMArena commended the design as "gorgeous" and described the phone as feeling "almost unnaturally light", while also praising the display's sunlight legibility and colour accuracy. The review also noted multiple performance and stability issues with Windows 10 Mobile and pointed out Continuum and Windows Hello as significant missing features.[10]
Alastair Stevenson of Trusted Reviews criticised the performance and described the camera as "uninspired", but considered the design and display to be better than most affordable smartphones. The reviewer also remarked that "for business users the Lumia 650 ticks all the right boxes".[11]
Katharine Byrne of IT Pro gave the phone two stars out of five, calling it "A Windows 10 phone that entirely misses the point of Windows 10" due to the lack of Continuum, and criticising the phone's performance in benchmarks. While the design and display were commended, overall verdict for the phone was "rather forgettable".[12]
References
- ↑ Litchfield, Steve (February 15, 2016). "Microsoft officially announces the Lumia 650". All About Windows Phone. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
- ↑ Hänninen, Samuli (February 15, 2016). "Microsoft Lumia 650: sophisticated, metal design and Windows 10 under $200 USD". Microsoft Devices Blog. Microsoft. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
- ↑ Burns, Chris (February 16, 2016). "Microsoft explains Lumia 650’s lack of Windows’ most business-friendly feature". SlashGear. Retrieved 2016-03-12.
- ↑ Fernandes, Dexter (February 20, 2016). "You can now get the Lumia 650 from Wind Mobile Italy and EE UK". Windows Blog. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
- ↑ Allison, Michael (February 18, 2016). "You can now buy the Lumia 650 from O2 UK from £9.99(Pay monthly) or £159.99(PAYG)". MSPoweruser. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
- ↑ Saleem, Hammad (February 20, 2016). "Vodafone UK has the Lumia 650 on sale, with contract". WinBeta. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
- ↑ Devine, Richard (March 29, 2016). "Microsoft Lumia 650 review: Sleek looks, low price". Windows Central. Mobile Nations. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
- ↑ Litchfield, Steve (February 23, 2016). "Review: Microsoft Lumia 650". All About Windows Phone. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
- ↑ Woods, Rich (March 19, 2016). "Microsoft Lumia 650 review: a budget device that punches well above its weight [Update]". Neowin. Retrieved 2016-04-13.
- ↑ "Microsoft Lumia 650 review". GSMArena. March 30, 2016. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
- ↑ Stevenson, Alastair (April 2, 2016). "Microsoft Lumia 650 review". Trusted Reviews. Time (UK). Retrieved 2016-04-13.
- ↑ Byrne, Katharine (March 9, 2016). "Microsoft Lumia 650 review". IT Pro. Dennis Publishing. Retrieved 2016-04-13.
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