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Microsoft Lumia 950 Review

Main Features

  • Microsoft Windows 10 Operating System
  • 20 MP Main Camera
  • 5 MP Front Camera
  • 3840 x 2160 Max Video Resolution
  • 5.2" 1440 x 2560 pixels AMOLED Screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Screen Protection
  • 145.00 x 73.20 x 8.20 mm External Dimensions
  • 150 gr weight
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Microsoft Lumia 950 Overview

Microsoft Lumia 950 is a Windows phone with 20.13MP main camera and 5.02 MP front camera. Lumia 950 features a 5.2" sized AMOLED screen with 1440 x 2560 pixels. Microsoft released Lumia 950 to market in 2015

Microsoft Lumia 950 has an Overall Score of 67/100 and ranked #3 out of 54 in Windows phones, and ranked #586 out of 2026 in all smartphones. The only two Windows phones that are ranked higher then the Lumia 950 are HP Elite x3 and Microsoft Lumia 950 XL. You can find the specs comparison of these three cameras here.

Pros and Cons of Microsoft Lumia 950

Now let's start with comparing Microsoft Lumia 950 to the average smart phone in its class and list out the Pro's in detail.

PROs
Thin ( 8.20 mm) Body
Removable storage ( microSD microSDHC microSDXC )
Fast Internet with 4G
Large 5.2 " LCD Screen
565 DPI Crisp Screen
23 h Long Talk Time
High Resolution Main Camera
High Resolution Front Camera
LED Flash
Face Detection
Geotagging
Burst Mode
Panorama Mode
Touch Focus
In-camera HDR
Optical Image Stabilization
Digital Compass
Gyroscope
Digital Barometer

CONs

We couldn't find any significant Cons for Lumia 950

Microsoft Lumia 950 Physical Specs

Microsoft Lumia 950 weighs 150g and has external dimensions of 145.00 x 73.20 x 8.20 mm. Considering that the average weight of all smartphones is 134g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 8.20mm, it also has an average thickness.

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In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Microsoft Lumia 950, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


Microsoft Lumia 950 Screen

Screen size, resolution and quality are some of the most important features to consider when choosing a smartphone. Microsoft Lumia 950 sports a 5.2" sized 24bit AMOLED main screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels.

The width of the Microsoft Lumia 950 screen is 2.55" and its height is 4.53", giving an Aspect ratio of 1.78.

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The screen-to-body surface ratio of Lumia 950 is 70%.

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Pixel density (PPI:Pixels per inch) of a display is an indicator of its clarity and level of details. Microsoft Lumia 950 has a pixel density of 565ppi. With a DPI of 565, it has 244 more dots per inch compared to the class average of 565 DPI.

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Microsoft Lumia 950 Detailed Specifications

1. GENERAL
BrandMicrosoft
ModelLumia 950
Number of SIM1
Release Date2015
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 10
CPU2x 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A57, 4x 1.44 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Max CPU Clock Speed1800 MHz
CPU Bits64 bit
GPUQualcomm Adreno 418
GPU Frequency600 MHz
RAM3 GB
RAM Frequency933 MHz
RAM TypeLPDDR3
2. CAMERA
Main Camera Resolution20 MP
Front Camera Resolution5 MP
Optical Image Stabilization
Digital Image Stabilization
3. BATTERY
Battery TypeLi-Polymer
Talk time23 h
Max Standby time288 h
Battery Capacity3000 mah
4. SENSORS
Accelerometer
Compass
GPS
Gyroscope
Barometer
Fingerprint Scan
Heartrate Sensor
Thermometer
Humidity Sensor
Pedometer Sensor

5. SCREEN
LCD Size5.2 "
LCD Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels
LCD DPI565
LCD TypeAMOLED
Proximity Sensor
Multi Touch
Ambient Light Sensor
Number of Colors24 bit
Display ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
In Display Fingerprint
Scratch Resistant
Screen DurabilityGorilla Glass 3
6. MEMORY
Buit in Memory32 GB
External Memory Card Support
External Memory Card TypemicroSD microSDHC microSDXC
7. CONNECTIVITY
Connection PortUSB Type-C
Bluetooth Version4.1
NFC
GPS
Wifi
3G
4G
Infrared
Mobile Hotspot
8. PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight150 g
Dimensions145.00 x 73.20 x 8.20 mm
9. NETWORKS
4G (HSPA+)
Microsoft Lumia 950 Camera Features

Main RearCam
Resolution20 MP
Autofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Digital image stabilization
Optical image stabilization
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Macro mode
RAW
Carl Zei
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Huawei P30 Android 9.0 Pie 39.92MP 165 g 6.1"
Huawei Mate 30 RS Android 10 39.92MP 198 g 6.53"
Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G Android 10 39.92MP 198 g 6.53"
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