Microsoft Lumia 950
#2017
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM
#1812Category Breakdown
Microsoft Lumia 950
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM
Performance
57.960.3
Camera
50.350.3
Display
79.579.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
62.162.8
Summary
- The Microsoft Lumia 950 features a 5.2-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM has a larger 5.7-inch AMOLED display with the same resolution but a slightly lower pixel density of ~515 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia 950 is powered by a Snapdragon 808 chipset with a hexa-core CPU, whereas the 950 XL utilizes a more powerful Snapdragon 810 with an octa-core CPU.
- Both models have a 20 MP rear camera with OIS and can record 4K video, offering similar camera capabilities.
- The Lumia 950 has a 3000 mAh battery, while the 950 XL has a larger 3340 mAh battery, providing potentially longer usage.
- Both devices run on Microsoft Windows 10, ensuring a consistent software experience.
- The Lumia 950 is lighter at 150g compared to the 165g of the 950 XL, contributing to a difference in build feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Lumia 950
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.7"
Type
AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Adreno 418
Adreno 430
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
20 MP
20 MP
Main Camera Details
20 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.4", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
20 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.4", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.4
5 MP, f/2.4
Video Recording
4K@30fps, stereo sound rec., 1080p@30/60fps (after SW update)
4K@30fps, stereo sound rec., 1080p@30/60fps (after SW update)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3340 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3340 mAh, removable
Charging Details
18W wiredWireless (Qi) (market dependent)
18W wiredWireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
145 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm (5.71 x 2.88 x 0.32 in)
151.9 x 78.4 x 8.1 mm (5.98 x 3.09 x 0.32 in)
Weight
150 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
OS Version
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Iris scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, sensor core
Iris scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, sensor core
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes