Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
#2072
Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA)
#1785Category Breakdown
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA)
Performance
66.467.5
Camera
82.892.6
Display
81.884.3
Battery
86.884.8
Build
0.215.3
Connectivity
64.463.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
52.054.9
Summary
- The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL and Samsung Galaxy Note5 both feature a 5.7-inch display with similar resolutions, but the Lumia uses AMOLED technology while the Note5 employs Super AMOLED.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by the Snapdragon 810 chipset, while the Note5 uses the Exynos 7420, with both offering 32GB of storage but differing in RAM configurations.
- The Lumia has a superior rear camera at 20 MP compared to the Note5's 16 MP, although both support 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity favors the Lumia with 3340 mAh versus the Note5's 3000 mAh, and both support wireless charging.
- The Lumia runs on Windows 10, while the Note5 operates on Android 5.1.1, upgradable to 7.0, offering distinct software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA)
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
Versions: N920V (Verizon); N920P (Sprint); N920R (US Cellular)
Display
Size
5.7"
5.7"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~518 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 430
Mali-T760MP8
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
20 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.4", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
16 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, triple-LED RGB flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4
5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, stereo sound rec., 1080p@30/60fps (after SW update)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1440p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3340 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3340 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wiredWireless (Qi) (market dependent)
15W wired, QC2Wireless
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)
153.2 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm (6.03 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
Weight
165 g
171 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black Sapphire, White Pearl
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.16 W/kg (head) 1.48 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
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, LTE (3CA), EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Iris scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, sensor core
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2