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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
37 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.8 out of 5
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Pros

  • Microsoft gives you robust control over different exposure settings
  • new Edge browser is speedy and does a good job at rendering heavy webpages
  • Quality of the recorded video is very good

Cons

  • Windows 10 Mobile is still rough around the edges but
  • scratches to the lens either as the glass cover is slightly recessed
  • only one instance is allowed at a time

Key specs

  • 20 Mpx
  • 5.7 in
  • 2560, 1440 px
  • AMOLED
  • 515 ppi
  • 3340 mAh
  • 8-core
  • 5 Mpx

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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL - Pros & Cons

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

Pros

  • Microsoft gives you robust control over different exposure settings
  • new Edge browser is speedy and does a good job at rendering heavy webpages
  • Quality of the recorded video is very good
  • well built and feels quite durable
  • it works surprisingly well
  • The front-facing camera is also quite good for selfies
  • The quality of the accessories is very good and they feel durable enough to last
  • great way to get good low-light images
  • The design is very human
  • very easy to use
  • looks crisp and clear when played back

Cons

  • Windows 10 Mobile is still rough around the edges but
  • scratches to the lens either as the glass cover is slightly recessed
  • only one instance is allowed at a time
  • apps are still missing or inadequate on Windows Phone
  • Autofocus is still a little too slow for my liking
  • it produces a lot of blurry images
  • Lumia 950 XL design is simply boring
  • it s really difficult to switch back to a Windows phone
  • plasticky design and poor app selection
  • not a phone for one-handed use
  • app developers means its store still lags far behind the competition

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5.7 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
3340 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
515 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
2 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemWindows 10
CPU clock speed2.0 GHz
CPU cores8-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 430
RAM memory3 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor size1/2.4"
Primary sensor resolution20.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture1.9 f
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution4096 x 2160 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Max resolution (highest frame rate)3840 x 2160 px
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Optical image stabilizationyes
Panoramayes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage32 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage200GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height5.98 in
Width3.09 in
Depth0.28 in
Weight5.82 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
Built-in stereo speakersyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 800 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes
Streaming standardsMiracast
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Display
Screen size5.7 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeOLED
Resolution2560 x 1440 px
TechnologyAMOLED
Pixel density515.0 ppi
Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass 4.0
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution5.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
MaterialPlastic
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
Barometeryes
Pedometeryes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
DLNA certifiedno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.1
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
NFCyes
Charging connection
  • USB
  • Wireless
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version
3.0/3.1
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputDisplayPort over USB-C
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity3340.0 mAh
Standby time288.0 h
Talk time19.0 h
Fast chargingyes
Fast charging standard
USB Power Delivery
Wireless charging yes
Wireless charging standardQI

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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Microsoft - Editorial Reviews (15)

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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Microsoft Lumia 950 XL - Review - Coolsmartphone
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Coolsmartphone
Published: 21.01.2016
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL - Review - Coolsmartphone

We finally have the Lumia 950 XL on our testbed. We had to wait a long time for this one - it has been nearly two years since the last flagship-spec

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Microsoft Lumia 950 review | Stuff
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Published: 25.10.2021
Microsoft Lumia 950 review | Stuff

Windows 10 struggles to get in gear for Microsoft's first flagship Lumia

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Microsoft Lumia 950 XL #ExpressReview: Great phone, but Windows 10 is still a work in progress
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The Indian Express
Published: 10.02.2016
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL #ExpressReview: Great phone, but Windows 10 is still a work in progress

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL builds on the legacy left behind by Windows mobile but with the aesthetics from Windows Phone 7.

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Microsoft Lumia 950 & 950 XL review: A second chance for Windows Phone
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hardwarezone.com.sg
Published: 27.06.2016
Microsoft Lumia 950 & 950 XL review: A second chance for Windows Phone

There hasn't been a flagship Windows phone in Singapore since 2014. But now Lumia is back, with the 950 and 950 XL, two flagship-spec devices with QHD Super AMOLED displays, Windows 10 Mobile OS and 20MP PureView rear cameras. Is it enough to make you finally care about Windows phone? We find out.

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Microsoft Lumia 950 XL review
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The Verge
Published: 18.12.2015
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL review

Can Microsoft win me back?

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Microsoft Lumia 950 XL review: a top phone if it wasn't for Windows 10 Mobile
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T3
Published: 17.12.2015
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL review: a top phone if it wasn't for Windows 10 Mobile
3.0

It may appeal to enterprise professionals and Windows diehards, but is that enough?

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Review: The Windows 10 Mobile Flagship
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HotHardware
Published: 29.03.2016
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Review: The Windows 10 Mobile Flagship
4.0

The Lumia 950 XL is Microsoft's flagship smartphone for Windows 10 Mobile. It's powered by a fast Qualcomm SoC and has an great camera.

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Microsoft Lumia 950 XL review
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TechRadar
Published: 26.02.2016
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL review
3.5

Tempting for the Windows faithful, but no one else

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL This capable phone lacks the sparkle of a true flagship
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CNET
Published: 15.12.2015
This capable phone lacks the sparkle of a true flagship

The Lumia 950 XL is Microsoft's larger flagship device for showing off Windows 10 on phones, but its plasticky design and poor app selection means this phone doesn't impress.

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Smartphone Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 27.01.2016
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Smartphone Review
4.5

In-depth review of the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994, Qualcomm Adreno 430, 5.7-inch, 165 g) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and evaluations

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Microsoft Lumia 950 camera review
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DPReview
Published: 14.04.2016
Microsoft Lumia 950 camera review
4.0

Can the Microsoft Lumia 950 keep up with the Windows and Android competition? Find out in our full review.

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Microsoft Lumia 950 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 27.06.2016
Microsoft Lumia 950 Review | Photography Blog
3.5

The Microsoft Lumia 950 is a new Windows 10 smartphone with a 20 megapixel sensor, 5.2-inch screen, a 26mm fixed lens with fast f/1.9 aperture, Raw shooting mode, and 4Kp video recording at 30fps with stereo sound. Read our in-depth Microsoft Lumia 950 review now...

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Microsoft Lumia 950 XL review: Bigger, Faster, Smarter - MSPoweruser
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wmpoweruser.com
Published: 15.12.2015
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL review: Bigger, Faster, Smarter - MSPoweruser

Table of contents In The Box Design Display Performance & Battery Camera Software TL;DR On October 2013 two years ago, Nokia announced the first two Windows Phone phablets – The Lumia 1520 and 1320. These devices came out sporting powerful processors, large beautiful screens but were crippled by Windows Phone 8. As anyone who has […]

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Review: Some Good, Lots Bad
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Forbes
Published: 29.12.2015
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Review: Some Good, Lots Bad

Has Microsoft finally made a good smartphone, or fallen flat on its face again?

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Microsoft Lumia 950 XL review blog: Windows 10 Mobile fails an otherwise good hardware
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The Indian Express
Published: 08.04.2016
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL review blog: Windows 10 Mobile fails an otherwise good hardware

Microsoft Lumia 950 running Windows 10 Mobile is finally here. We reviewed the device for a week, so here's our blog with all the details

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