Microsoft Lumia 950 vs Google Nexus 5X vs Sony Xperia Z5: specs comparison
Microsoft's new flagship is here – accompanied by a larger version of itself. That's right, Microsoft pulled an iPhone 6 / 6 Plus — or a Nexus 5X / 6P, whichever sounds better to you — and introduced its top-of-the-line Lumia 950 and its bigger sibling – the Lumia 950 XL. Thus far this year, we've seen some hard-hitters, in the face of Samsung's Galaxy S6 series, the new Xperia Z5 devices, and Google's Nexuses, not to mention the update of Apple's iPhone 6 – the iPhone 6s.
So, with that being said, let's check out how the Microsoft Lumia 950 stacks up against two of the other new kids on the block – the Google Nexus 5X and Sony Xperia Z5. Of course, that's just a preliminery look – we can't wait to get some in-depth time with the new devices!
So, with that being said, let's check out how the Microsoft Lumia 950 stacks up against two of the other new kids on the block – the Google Nexus 5X and Sony Xperia Z5. Of course, that's just a preliminery look – we can't wait to get some in-depth time with the new devices!
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| Microsoft Lumia 950 | Google Nexus 5X | Sony Xperia Z5 |
Design
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.71 x 2.88 x 0.32 inches 145 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm |
5.79 x 2.86 x 0.31 inches 147 x 72.6 x 7.9 mm |
5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | ||
| 5.29 oz / 150.0 g | 4.80 oz / 136.0 g | 5.43 oz / 154.0 g |
| Materials | ||
| Back: Plastic | Back: Plastic | Back: Glass Frame: Metal |
| Resistance | ||
| Water, Dust; IP68 | ||
| Biometrics | ||
| Iris scanner | Fingerprint (touch) | 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, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key |
| Colors | ||
| Black, White | Black, Blue, White | Black, Gold, Pink, Green, White |
Display
| Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.2-inch, 69.77% screen-to-body | 5.2-inch, 70.04% screen-to-body | 5.2-inch, 71.00% screen-to-body |
| Type | ||
| AMOLED | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | ||
| 2560x1440px, 565 PPI | 1920x1080px, 423 PPI | 1920x1080px, 424 PPI |
| Colors | ||
| 16 777 216 | ||
| Protection | ||
| Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Tempered Glass |
| Features | ||
| Oleophobic coating | Oleophobic coating | |
Hardware
| System chip | ||
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 | Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 | Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 |
| Processor | ||
| Hexa-core 1800 MHz ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53 | Hexa-core 1800 MHz ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2000 MHz ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | ||
| Adreno 418 | Adreno 418 | Adreno 430 |
| Memory | ||
| 3GB (LPDDR3)/32GB | 2GB (LPDDR3)/32GB 2GB/16GB |
3GB (LPDDR4)/32GB |
| Storage expansion | ||
| microSDXC up to 200 GB | microSDXC up to 200 GB | |
| OS | ||
| Windows (10 Mobile) | Android (8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow) | Android (7.1 Nougat, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop) |
Battery
| Type | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3000 mAh | 2700 mAh, Li - Ion | 2900 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 |
23 MP (PDAF) Focal length: 24 mm Sensor size: 1/2.3" |
| Flash | ||
| Tricolor LED | Dual LED | LED |
| Video recording | ||
| 4K UHD (30 fps), 1080p (60 fps) OIS, Continuous autofocus, Video light, Video calling, Video sharing |
4K UHD (30 fps), 1080p, 720p (120 fps) Video calling | 4K UHD Continuous autofocus, Video calling |
| Front | ||
| 5 MP Video capture: 1080p | 5 MP Video capture: 1080p | 5 MP Video capture: 1080p |
Connectivity & Features
| Bluetooth | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| WLAN | ||
| a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Hotspot 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac | a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Hotspot 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac | a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac |
| USB | ||
| Type-C, USB 3.1 | Type-C | microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Compass, Barometer, Step detector, Step counter, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
| Location | ||
| GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou |
| Other | ||
| NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, ANT+, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Multimedia
| Headphones | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers | ||
| Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
| Features | ||
| Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback, Music recognition |
| Screen mirroring | ||
| Wireless screen share,MHL | DLNA,Wireless screen share,MHL,MirrorLink | |
| Radio | ||
| FM, Stereo, RDS | ||
| Additional microphone(s) | ||
| Noise cancellation, Video recording | Noise cancellation | |
Cellular
| 4G (FDD) Bands | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28 |
| 4G (TDD) Bands | ||
| 38, 40 | 38, 40, 41 | 38, 40 |
| 3G Bands | ||
| 5, 8, 4, 2, 1 | 6, 5, 8, 4, 2, 1 | 5, 8, 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, HSUPA, UMTS | LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS |
| SIM type | ||
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| HD Voice | ||
| Yes | ||
Phone Features
| Notifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | ||
| Other features | ||
| Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD | ||
Regulatory Approval
| FCC approval | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date approved: Nov 11, 2015 FCC ID value: PYASTT | Date approved: Sep 13, 2015 FCC ID value: PY7-PM0901 | |
| Measured SAR | ||
| Head: 0.87 W/kg Body: 0.93 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.60 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.24 W/kg |
Head: 0.55 W/kg Body: 0.59 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.16 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.64 W/kg |
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Availability
| Officially announced | ||
|---|---|---|
| Oct 06, 2015 | Sep 29, 2015 | Sep 02, 2015 |
| Prices (MSRP) | ||
| $429 | ||
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