Side-by-side technical data
Microsoft Lumia 950 vs Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro
Comparison between Microsoft Lumia 950 and Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Microsoft and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Lumia 950 | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 3.4 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
Microsoft Lumia 950, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 565 ppi
- against 367 ppi
- Weight
- 150 g
- against 189 g
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,440 px
- against 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,560 px
- against 1,920 px
Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 3 GB
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 5.0
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Lumia 950 | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 |
| Processor Process Size | 20 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 418 | Qualcomm Adreno 510 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | eMMC 5.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 1.95 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 67,981 | 80,989 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 4×1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and 2×1.8 GHz Cortex-A57 cores | Octa-core CPU with 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A72 and 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 200 GB | 256 GB Best value |
Design
| Specification | Lumia 950 | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Gold, Rose Gold, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 6.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.2 mm | 80.7 mm |
| Body Height | 145 mm | 162.9 mm |
| Weight | 150 g Best value | 189 g |
| Usable Surface | 70.2 % | 75.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.2 mm | 6.9 mm Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Lumia 950 | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 4,000 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, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 18 W | — |
| Talk time | 23 h | — |
| Standby time | 288 h | — |
| Music playback time | 67 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Lumia 950 | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px Best value | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 565 ppi Best value | 367 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | ClearBlack Display, Gorilla Glass 3, AMOLED, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Lumia 950 | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Lumia 950 | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Lumia 950 | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 Mobile | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Windows Phone | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Lumia 950 | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, 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 Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| 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, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB Type-C |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.79 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.62 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Lumia 950 | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Lumia 950 | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-C9000, SM-C900F, SM-C9008, SM-C900Y |
Features
| Specification | Lumia 950 | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Microsoft Continuum Support | — |
