In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Lumia 650 and Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Lumia 650 | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-G996B/DS | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 142 mm | 161.5 mm | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has greater height than Microsoft Lumia 650. |
| Width | 70.9 mm | 75.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has greater width than Microsoft Lumia 650. |
| Depth | 6.9 mm | 7.8 mm | Microsoft Lumia 650 is narrower than Microsoft Lumia 650. |
| Weight | 122 g | 200 g | Microsoft Lumia 650 is lighter than Microsoft Lumia 650. |
| Body Colour | Black | White | Phantom black | Phantom silver | Phantom violet | Phantom gold | Phantom red | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP68 | |
| SAR Value | 0.51 W/kg (body), 0.51 W/kg (head) | 1.335 W/kg (body), 0.541 W/kg (head), 2.23 W/kg (limb) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset / AV composite out - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Microsoft Lumia 650 | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | AMOLED | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has larger screen size than Microsoft Lumia 650. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has better screen resolution than Microsoft Lumia 650. |
| Display Format | HD | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 297 ppi | 394 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has better pixel density than Microsoft Lumia 650. |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| HDR | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Eye Comfort Shield | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Display Features | ClearBlack | AOD(Always On Display) | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Microsoft Lumia 650 | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.3 GHz | 2.9 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has higher clock speed than Microsoft Lumia 650. |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has higher processor core quantity than Microsoft Lumia 650. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 304 | Mali-G78 MP14 |
| MEMORY | Microsoft Lumia 650 | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| RAM | 1 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has more RAM than Microsoft Lumia 650. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has more internal memory than Microsoft Lumia 650. |
| User Memory | - | 102.2 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB | - |
| CAMERA | Microsoft Lumia 650 | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 8 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has better camera resolution than Microsoft Lumia 650. |
| Sensor Size | 1/4" | - | |
| Lens Type | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 120 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size | - | 1.4 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 28 mm | - | |
| Optical Zoom | - | 3x | |
| Digital Zoom | 2x | 30x | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has better digital zoom than Microsoft Lumia 650. |
| Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
| Special Effects | - | Face retouch, Grid Line | |
| HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | - | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Night, Motion Photo, Mountain, Single Take, Pro Video, Director's View | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Microsoft Lumia 650 has face detection. |
| White Balance | Automatic, presets | - | |
| Light Source | LED light | High CRI LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 7680 x 4320 (UHD 8K) at 24fps, Hyperlapse 4K video support at 30 fps, Super Steady 1080p video support at 60 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Geotagging | Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, Scene Optimiser, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Super steady, Quick Measure, Zoom-In Mic, Space Zoom, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, Hybrid Optic Zoom 3x, Super Resolution Zoom up to 30x, Digital zoom up to 12x for video |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/1.76" | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/1.8 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 79 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.8 μm | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Super Speed Dual Pixel AF |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 64 Megapixel | |
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| Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1/1.72" | |
| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.0 | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 76 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 0.8 μm | |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has better front camera resolution than Microsoft Lumia 650. |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1280 x 720 (720p) | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Dual Pixel AF |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Lumia 650 | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2000 mAh | 4800 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has larger battery capacity than Microsoft Lumia 650. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Samsung Super Fast Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
| Standby Time | 624 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 960 minutes | 2400 minutes | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Microsoft Lumia 650. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (LTE): up to 960 min Standby: up to 624 hrs |
Talk (4G): up to 2400 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 17 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 22 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 75 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | Microsoft Lumia 650 | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Windows 10 | Android 11 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Cortana | Bixby | |
| Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Microsoft Lumia 650 | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n77, n78, n40 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, GATT, HOGP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| WLAN Security | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAP-MSCHAPv2 | - | |
| Messaging Services | Skype, SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Microsoft Lumia 650 | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | AMR, AAC-LC, GSM FR | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | VC-1, AVC, MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, HEVC, H.265 | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
| FEATURES | Microsoft Lumia 650 | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
| Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
| Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), HD Voice, Kid's Corner, Noise Cancellation Technology, Lumia Color profile, Word Flow keyboard, Glance screen, Alarm Clock | Air View, MIMO technology, Smart Select, Samsung KNOX, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Bixby Vision, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, AR Doodle, PENUP, Bixby key, Samsung Knox Vault, Private Share function, Enhanced Game Booster |
| OTHERS | Microsoft Lumia 650 | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | SIM card removal tool, USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | SSL v3, TLS v1.2, TLS v1.0, TLS v1.1, Suite B ciphers | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |
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