Overall Score
51.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#2168)51.2
Performance(#3882)62.9
Camera(#825)82.8
Display(#1504)81.8
Battery(#484)84.8
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#2142)64.4
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The Microsoft Lumia 950 features a sleek design with dimensions of 145 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm and a weight of 150g, available in black and white.
- Its 5.2-inch AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a sharp pixel density of approximately 564 ppi.
- Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 chipset with a hexa-core CPU and Adreno 418 GPU, it delivers solid performance with 3GB of RAM.
- The rear camera boasts a 20 MP sensor with f/1.9 aperture, optical image stabilization, and the ability to record 4K video at 30fps.
- A 5 MP front camera is included for selfies.
- The 3000 mAh battery supports 18W fast charging and wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Microsoft Windows 10, the phone offers a familiar interface for users of the ecosystem.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.1.
- The lack of HDR support on the display is a minor drawback.
- Overall, the Lumia 950 combines a solid build, impressive camera capabilities, and reliable performance.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.2"
TypeAMOLED
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
CPUHexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPUAdreno 418
Memory32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera20 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.4", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Main Camera FeaturesZeiss optics, triple-LED RGB flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, stereo sound rec., 1080p@30/60fps (after SW update)
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details18W wiredWireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions145 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm (5.71 x 2.88 x 0.32 in)
Weight150 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 10
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsIris scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, sensor core