Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
#1813
ZTE Axon 9 Pro
#1454Category Breakdown
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
ZTE Axon 9 Pro
Performance
60.364.8
Camera
50.350.6
Display
79.579.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
62.864.3
Summary
- The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL features a 5.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the ZTE Axon 9 Pro has a larger 6.21-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2248 pixels and HDR10 support.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a Snapdragon 810 chipset with 3GB RAM, whereas the Axon 9 Pro utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon 845 with 6GB RAM, offering better processing capabilities.
- The Lumia's rear camera is 20 MP with OIS, while the Axon 9 Pro has a dual-camera setup with a 12 MP main sensor and OIS, producing versatile photography options.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the Axon 9 Pro at 4000 mAh compared to the Lumia's 3340 mAh, both supporting wireless charging.
- The Lumia runs on Windows 10, providing a different software experience compared to the Android 8.1 (Oreo) on the Axon 9 Pro, which also features stereo speakers, unlike the Lumia.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
ZTE Axon 9 Pro
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
6.21"
Type
AMOLED
AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~518 ppi density)
1080 x 2248 pixels (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
Octa-core (4x2.65 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.76 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 430
Adreno 630
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
20 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
20 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.4", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, OIS, dual pixel PDAF, OIS20 MP, 10mm (ultrawide)
Front Camera
5 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.4
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, stereo sound rec., 1080p@30/60fps (after SW update)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3340 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3340 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wiredWireless (Qi) (market dependent)
18W wired, QC4Wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
151.9 x 78.4 x 8.1 mm (5.98 x 3.09 x 0.32 in)
156.5 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm (6.16 x 2.93 x 0.31 in)
Weight
165 g
179 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Blue
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, LTE
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
v5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows 10
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Iris scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, sensor core
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No