Google Pixel XL
#2316
Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM
#2167Category Breakdown
Google Pixel XL
Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM
Performance
67.362.9
Camera
57.182.8
Display
81.881.8
Battery
26.584.8
Build
94.10.2
Connectivity
66.364.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.051.2
Summary
- The Google Pixel XL features a robust build with a glass front and aluminum frame, while the Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM has a slightly lighter design but lacks detailed material specifications.
- The Pixel XL has a larger 5.5-inch AMOLED display compared to the Lumia's 5.2 inches, though both share the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel XL is powered by the Snapdragon 821 chipset, offering better processing capabilities than the Lumia's Snapdragon 808.
- The Pixel XL's camera, with a 12.3 MP rear sensor, is complemented by a strong software experience, while the Lumia boasts a higher 20 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Pixel XL at 3450 mAh versus the Lumia's 3000 mAh, and both devices support fast charging, but the Lumia also offers wireless charging.
- The Pixel runs on Android 7.1, upgradable to Android 10, while the Lumia operates on Windows 10, which may affect app availability and user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel XL
Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM
General
Release Date
2016, October 20
2015
Announced
2016, October 04
2015
Description
Versions: Global, USA, North America
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.2"
Type
AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~565 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 418
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
20 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.4", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Zeiss optics, triple-LED RGB flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
5 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
4K@30fps, stereo sound rec., 1080p@30/60fps (after SW update)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3450 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD
18W wiredWireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
145 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm (5.71 x 2.88 x 0.32 in)
Weight
168 g
150 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.89 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps or LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.0
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Iris scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, sensor core