Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
#2072
Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7)
#1757Category Breakdown
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7)
Performance
66.476.0
Camera
82.881.3
Display
81.876.7
Battery
86.826.6
Build
0.274.1
Connectivity
64.469.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
52.055.3
Summary
- The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL features a 5.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the Nokia 8.1 has a larger 6.18-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels and HDR10 support.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a Snapdragon 810 chipset with 3GB of RAM, whereas the Nokia 8.1 utilizes a more efficient Snapdragon 710 with options for 4GB or 6GB of RAM.
- The Lumia's rear camera is 20 MP with OIS, capable of 4K video recording, while the Nokia 8.1 has a dual-camera setup with a 12 MP main sensor and also supports 4K video.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Nokia 8.1 at 3500 mAh compared to the Lumia's 3340 mAh, but neither supports wireless charging.
- The Lumia runs on Windows 10, while the Nokia 8.1 operates on Android 9.0, with the option to upgrade to Android 11, providing a more current software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7)
General
Release Date
2015
2018, December 05
Announced
2015
2018, October 16
Description
N/A
Versions: Nokia 8.1 (Global); Nokia X7 (China)
Display
Size
5.7"
6.18"
Type
AMOLED
IPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~518 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~408 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
NEG
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 430
Adreno 616
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
20 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.4", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, triple-LED RGB flash, panorama, HDR
Zeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, stereo sound rec., 1080p@30/60fps (after SW update)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3340 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3340 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wiredWireless (Qi) (market dependent)
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.9 x 78.4 x 8.1 mm (5.98 x 3.09 x 0.32 in)
154.8 x 75.8 x 8 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
Weight
165 g
180 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
Blue, Silver, Steel, Copper, Iron, Steel
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Android One
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Iris scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, sensor core
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass