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Microsoft's Lumia 650 in pictures

It's got a low price, but with all the worries surrounding the Lumia brand, is the 650 a phone worth considering?

Nic Healey
Nic Healey is a Senior Editor with CNET, based in the Australia office. His passions include bourbon, video games and boring strangers with photos of his cat.
Nic Healey
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Lumia 650

While the fate of the Lumia brand is in the air, the Lumia 650 is available now.

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Low price

Just $199 or AU$299 (about £135) is a low-cost, yet good-looking Windows phone.

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5-inch OLED screen

The 5-inch screen is bright and clear, despite only being 720p.

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Plastic-feel

It's only 122g or 4.3 ounces and the lightness makes it feel a little cheap and plastic.

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Aluminium frame

But that aluminium frame is a really quite something.

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Windows experience 'lite'

It doesn't have Windows Hello or Continuum, but it's an all-around solid Windows phone.

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Sydney Harbour Bridge

Early morning light and the Bridge still looks good.

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Sydney Opera House

While the tiling details on the Opera House are still visible with the light behind it.

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Grey kangaroos

Dappled shadows and a snoozing mob of roos.

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Outdoor photography

Outdoor close-up of a statue at the Chinese Garden of Friendship.

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Indoor photography

The Hound's helmet looks a little muted, but the detail is good.

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Obligatory food photo

Good enough for Instagram at the very least!

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