Microsoft Lumia 650 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 2: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Microsoft Lumia 650 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 2. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Microsoft Lumia 650Microsoft Lumia 650Global · 1GB · 16GB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2Xiaomi Redmi Note 2China · 2GB · 16GB
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Microsoft Lumia 650
Microsoft Lumia 650
Global · 1GB · 16GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
China · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 5.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.7Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.5Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.6Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 4.5 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.5 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
6.7
14 reviews
8.2
258 reviews

Technical specifications of the Microsoft Lumia 650 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 2

Specs Microsoft Lumia 650 price comparison Microsoft Lumia 650
Global · 1GB · 16GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
China · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 5" 5.5"
Resolution HD FHD
Usable surface 68% useful 72% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 70.9 mm
142.0 mm
6.9 mm 		76.0 mm
152.0 mm
8.3 mm
Weight 122 g 160 g
Micro SnapD. 212
Quad-Core 		Helio X10
Octa-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 23.093
v6 		48.022
v?
Battery 2000 mAh 3060 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
5K3M2
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Windows 10 Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Microsoft Xiaomi
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date February 2016,
8 years ago 		August 2015,
8 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Microsoft Lumia 650
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
Microsoft Lumia 650
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
Size
70.9 mm • 142.0 mm • 6.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.0 mm • 152.0 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 122 g 160 g
Usable surface 68 % 72 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White
Black

White

Blue

Pink

Brown

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5.5"
Type Oled LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 294 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • ClearBlack display
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • OGS (One Glass Solution)
  • Full Lamination Technology
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 178°

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.1
7.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.4
8.1
Is it comfortable?
8.2
8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.8
7.3
Number of reviews
14 reviews
258 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909 v2 MediaTek Helio X10 2.0 (MT6795)
CPU 4x Cortex-A7 1.26 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 304 PowerVR G6200 700MHz

RAM
RAM 1 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
23.093
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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48.022
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 8% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.1
7.9
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
6.3
8.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
4.9
7.9
Number of reviews
14 reviews
258 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung 5K3M2
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.10 µm 1.13 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.06"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
60 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • HDR
  • ISO settings

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.9
8.3
Quality of nighttime photos
5.6
6.2
Quality of selfies
6.5
7.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.9
7.6
Number of reviews
14 reviews
258 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cell ID
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Host
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.342 W/Kg on head
0.452 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.980 W/Kg on head
0.650 W/Kg on body 		-- W/Kg on head
1.490 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Infrared

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
8.5
Quality of the GPS
8.4
8.3
And the WiFi?
8.4
8.6
Number of reviews
14 reviews
258 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
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3060 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Polymer
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 21%
    Less than a day
  • 50%
    One day
  • 7%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 25%
    Less than a day
  • 40%
    One day
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
14 reviews
258 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Microsoft Windows 10
    Windows 10 , 9 years ago
  • MIUI V7 (Android 5.0.2 Lollipop)
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) -- No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 86%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 29%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 7%
    Every six months
  • 57%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 26%
    Every six months
  • 56%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
14 reviews
258 reviews
Prices
From $ 125 --
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