Microsoft Lumia 950 XL vs Google Nexus 6P vs Motorola Moto X Style: specs comparison
With the Lumia 950 XL, Microsoft just declared its ambitions to reclaim its somewhat lost and forlorn positions on the smartphone market. The 5.7-inch device goes all-in and doesn't skimp in the specs department, as well as an interesting set of software features, like Continuum. We can safely say that the Lumia 950 XL is the most advanced and well-spec'd device Microsoft has released so far.
True, it seems that the new super-sized heir of the Lumia 930/Icon is aiming straight at the most popular handsets out there. Namely, these would be the Galaxy Note5 and the iPhone 6s, but we already compared this venerable trio. Additionally, the Lumia 950 XL has other rivals, and these are two stock and almost stock troopers - the Nexus 6P and the Moto X Style.
Check out how the three compare against one another in terms of specs and specs alone.
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| Microsoft Lumia 950 XL | Google Nexus 6P | Motorola Moto X Style |
Design
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.98 x 3.09 x 0.32 inches 151.9 x 78.4 x 8.1 mm |
6.27 x 3.06 x 0.29 inches 159.3 x 77.8 x 7.3 mm |
6.06 x 3.00 x 0.44 inches 153.9 x 76.2 x 11.06 mm |
| Weight | ||
| 5.82 oz (165.0 g) | 6.28 oz (178.0 g) | 6.31 oz (179.0 g) |
| Materials | ||
| Back: Plastic | Back: Aluminum | Back: Plastic |
| Resistance | ||
| Splash, Dust; IP52 | ||
| Biometrics | ||
| Iris scanner | Fingerprint (touch) | |
| Features | ||
| Touch sensitive control keys | Notification light | |
| Keys | ||
| Right: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key |
| Colors | ||
| Black, White | Black, Gold, Silver, White | Black, Gray, White |
Display
| Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.7-inch | 5.7-inch | 5.7-inch |
| Resolution | ||
| 2560x1440px, 16:9 ratio, 518 PPI | 2560x1440px, 518 PPI | 2560x1440px, 520 PPI |
| Technology | ||
| AMOLED | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Screen-to-body | ||
| 74.15 % | 71.60 % | 75.03 % |
| Features | ||
| Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
| System chip | ||
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 |
| Processor | ||
| Octa-core 2000 MHz ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2000 MHz ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53 | Hexa-core 1800 MHz ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | ||
| Adreno 430 | Adreno 430 | Adreno 418 |
| Memory | ||
| 3GB (LPDDR4)/32GB | 3GB (LPDDR4)/128GB | 3GB (LPDDR3)/64GB |
| Storage expansion | ||
| microSDXC up to 200 GB | microSDXC up to 128 GB | |
| OS | ||
| Windows (10 Mobile) | Android (8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow) | Android (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop) |
Battery
| Type | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3340 mAh | 3450 mAh | 3000 mAh, Li - Ion |
| Charging | ||
| Fast charging Qi wireless charging |
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 | |
Camera
| Rear | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single camera | Single camera | Single camera |
| Main camera | ||
| 20 MP (OIS, Autofocus, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F1.9 Focal length: 26 mm Sensor size: 1/2.4" Pixel size: 1.12 μm |
12.3 MP (Laser autofocus) Aperture size: F2.0 Sensor size: 1/2.3" Pixel size: 1.55 μm |
21 MP (PDAF, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.0 Focal length: 27 mm Sensor size: 1/2.4" Pixel size: 1.1 μm |
| Flash | ||
| Tricolor LED | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Video recording | ||
| 4K UHD (30 fps), 1080p (60 fps), 720p (120 fps) OIS, Continuous autofocus, Video light, Video calling, Video sharing |
4K UHD (30 fps), 1080p, 720p (240 fps) Video calling | 4K UHD (30 fps), 1080p (60 fps) HDR, Continuous autofocus, EIS, Video calling |
| Front | ||
| 5 MP Video capture: 1080p |
8 MP | 5 MP (Flash) |
Connectivity & Features
| Bluetooth | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| WLAN | ||
| 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| USB | ||
| Type-C, USB 3.1 | Type-C | microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| Hearing aid compatible | ||
| M3/T3 | ||
| Location | ||
| GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer | Accelerometer |
| Other | ||
| NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Multimedia
| Headphones | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers | ||
| Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
| Features | ||
| Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback |
| Screen mirroring | ||
| Wireless screen share,SlimPort | Wireless screen share | |
| Radio | ||
| FM | ||
| Additional microphone(s) | ||
| Noise cancellation, Video recording | Noise cancellation | |
Cellular
| 4G (FDD) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28 | Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 25, 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS) | Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 28 |
| 4G (TDD) | ||
| Bands 38, 40, 41 | Bands 41 | Bands 40, 41 |
| 3G | ||
| Bands 5, 8, 4, 2, 1 | Bands 6, 5, 8, 4, 2, 1 | Bands 6, 5, 8, 4, 3, 2, 1 |
| Data Speed | ||
| LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s | LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, UMTS | LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS |
| SIM type | ||
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| HD Voice | ||
| Yes | ||
Regulatory Approval
| FCC approval | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date approved: Oct 05, 2015 FCC ID value: PYARM-1085 | Date approved: Sep 28, 2015 FCC ID value: QISH1511 | Date approved: Jul 07, 2015 FCC ID value: IHDT56UC1 |
| Measured SAR | ||
| Head: 0.59 W/kg Body: 0.48 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.58 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.13 W/kg |
Head: 1.49 W/kg Body: 0.81 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.56 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.44 W/kg |
Head: 0.49 W/kg Body: 1.43 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.36 W/kg |
Buyers information
| MSRP | ||
|---|---|---|
| $ 649 | $ 649 | |
| In The Box | ||
| USB-C charger, USB-C to USB-A 3.1 Cable, Documentation | ||
Availability
| Officially announced | ||
|---|---|---|
| Oct 06, 2015 | Sep 29, 2015 | Jul 28, 2015 |
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