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Side-by-side technical data
Microsoft Lumia 950 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Microsoft Lumia 950 XL, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Lumia 950 | Lumia 950 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 3.4 | 3.9 |
Which one is for you?
Microsoft Lumia 950, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 565 ppi
- against 515 ppi
- Weight
- 150 g
- against 165 g
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,340 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Usable Surface
- 75.2 %
- against 70.2 %
- Talk time
- 25 h
- against 23 h
- Music playback time
- 75 h
- against 67 h
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Lumia 950 | Lumia 950 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,340 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Removable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 23 h | 25 h Best value |
| Standby time | 288 h | 288 h |
| Music playback time | 67 h | 75 h Best value |
Design
| Specification | Lumia 950 | Lumia 950 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.2 mm | 78.4 mm |
| Body Height | 145 mm | 151.9 mm |
| Weight | 150 g Best value | 165 g |
| Usable Surface | 70.2 % | 75.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | — |
| Resistance Features | — | — |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.2 mm | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Lumia 950 | Lumia 950 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 |
| Processor Process Size | 20 nm | 20 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 418 | Qualcomm Adreno 430 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | eMMC 5.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 67,981 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 4×1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and 2×1.8 GHz Cortex-A57 cores | Octa-core processor with four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A57 cores. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | 200 GB | 200 GB |
Sensors
| Specification | Lumia 950 | Lumia 950 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Lumia 950 | Lumia 950 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 5.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px | 2,560 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 565 ppi Best value | 515 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 3.837 :1 |
| Display Features | ClearBlack Display, Gorilla Glass 3, AMOLED, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | ClearBlack Display, Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Lumia 950 | Lumia 950 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Lumia 950 | Lumia 950 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 Mobile | Windows 10 Mobile |
| OS Family | Windows Phone | Windows Phone |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Lumia 950 | Lumia 950 XL |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Smart Connect Support, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Lumia 950 | Lumia 950 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Lumia 950 | Lumia 950 XL |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Lumia 950 | Lumia 950 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Microsoft Continuum Support | Microsoft Continuum Support |
