Everything You Need to Know about Microsoft's Premium Design Lumia 650
For about two hundred bucks you could get a premium design smartphone that runs Windows 10, has a diamond cut metal frame, a generous 5-inch display, and 16GB of internal storage.
The phone I am talking about is the new Lumia 650, which is described by Microsoft as “the perfect combination of premium looks and performance-driven features.” Here’s pretty much everything you need to know about it.
Lumia 650 – Main Hardware Specifications
Lumia 650 – Main Software Specifications
The Lumia 650 Lacks Windows 10's Best Mobile Feature
Microsoft pitches the Lumia 650 as business class device that offers customers the best of Microsoft productivity and security.
“We’re extremely proud of the Lumia 650 and believe it will quickly be seen as the device that provides the perfect balance between work and personal needs,” said Samuli Hänninen. “By providing a consistent experience across PC and phone through the power of Windows 10, we think professionals and Windows fans alike will love using it every day,” Hänninen added.
There is a slight issue: no Continuum. One of the best features that Windows 10 offers to mobile users, and it’s missing.
I remind you that Continuum is aimed at business and enterprise users. It is a feature that allows you to use your phone as you would a PC, by connecting said phone to a monitor, keyboard and mouse. It’s kind of weird that Microsoft would release a phone that’s aimed at businesses and not include support for Continuum.
Nokia 650 – Price & availability
The suggested retail price for the Lumia 650 is of $199 before local taxes and subsidies.
The Lumia 650 starts rolling out in select European markets on February 18, 2016. It will likely come to the US via Cricket Wireless, a subsidiary of AT&T.
Speaking about select European markets, here is the Lumia 650 hands-on video that Microsoft France released.
Visit the official Lumia 650 website to learn more about this device.
The phone I am talking about is the new Lumia 650, which is described by Microsoft as “the perfect combination of premium looks and performance-driven features.” Here’s pretty much everything you need to know about it.
Lumia 650 – Main Hardware Specifications
- Body – precision crafted, diamond cut and anodized aluminum frame.
- Dimensions & weight – 142mm height, 70.9mm width, 6.9mm thick; 122g weight.
- Display – 5-inch HD OLED display, 1280x720 resolution, 297 PPI, TrueColor 64-bit/16M.
- Display features – Corning Gorilla Glass 3, sunlight readability enhancements, automatic brightness control, orientation sensor, Lumia Color profile, wide viewing angle.
- Processor – 1300MHZ quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 CPU.
- Memory & storage – 1GB of RAM; 16GB internal memory, MicroSD up to 200GB.
- Camera(s) – 8MP f/2.2 main camera with auto focus, 2x digital zoom, and LED flash; 5MP wide angle front-facing camera that can shoot 720P HD video.
- Sensors – ambient light sensor, accelerometer, proximity sensor, GPS.
- Connectivity – USB, Bluetooth, WiFi, NFC.
- Battery – 2000 mAh 3.8V replaceable battery that offers up to 26 days of standby time and 16 of talk time (on 4G).
- Colors – matte black and matte white
Lumia 650 – Main Software Specifications
- Windows 10 operating system.
- Microsoft Edge web browser.
- Cortana personal assistant.
- Windows Maps navigation app.
- Groove Music audio app.
- Facebook, Twitter, and other social apps.
The Lumia 650 Lacks Windows 10's Best Mobile Feature
Microsoft pitches the Lumia 650 as business class device that offers customers the best of Microsoft productivity and security.
“We’re extremely proud of the Lumia 650 and believe it will quickly be seen as the device that provides the perfect balance between work and personal needs,” said Samuli Hänninen. “By providing a consistent experience across PC and phone through the power of Windows 10, we think professionals and Windows fans alike will love using it every day,” Hänninen added.
There is a slight issue: no Continuum. One of the best features that Windows 10 offers to mobile users, and it’s missing.
I remind you that Continuum is aimed at business and enterprise users. It is a feature that allows you to use your phone as you would a PC, by connecting said phone to a monitor, keyboard and mouse. It’s kind of weird that Microsoft would release a phone that’s aimed at businesses and not include support for Continuum.
Nokia 650 – Price & availability
The suggested retail price for the Lumia 650 is of $199 before local taxes and subsidies.
The Lumia 650 starts rolling out in select European markets on February 18, 2016. It will likely come to the US via Cricket Wireless, a subsidiary of AT&T.
Speaking about select European markets, here is the Lumia 650 hands-on video that Microsoft France released.
Visit the official Lumia 650 website to learn more about this device.
