It’s been a long time coming, but Microsoft has finally unveiled two new flagship devices: the Lumia 950 and the larger Lumia 950 XL. If you’re looking for the best of what Windows phones have to offer so far, look no further beyond this high-end duo.

The Lumia 950 (pictured above) and Lumia 950 XL have a lot in common: the cameras, the connectivity options and storage options. But whereas the Lumia 950 employs a Snapdragon 808 processor to ensure things go smoothly on its 5.2-inch display, the Lumia 950 XL utilizes a Snapdragon 810 chip to accommodate its more demanding 5.7-inch display.

Lumia 950


Lumia 950 XL

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (1)

There are several features that prove how impressive these two phones are. For one, they boast top-notch biometric authentication. For another, they support Windows Continuum. By pairing with a wireless keyboard and mouse, the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL can offer computing capabilities that are comparable to a real Windows 10 machine. Oh, and these phones have liquid cooling.

Microsoft Lumia 950Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
Operating SystemWindows 10Windows 10
Display5.2-inch AMOLED
(1440x2560 Quad HD), ~564ppi
5.7-inch AMOLED
(1440x2560 Quad HD), ~518ppi
CPUHexa-core
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 (MSM8992)
Octa-core
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 (MSM8994)
GPUAdreno 418Adreno 430
RAM3GB3GB
Internal Storage32GB32GB
microSD supportYes, up to 200GBYes, up to 200GB
Main Camera20 megapixels
autofocus, triple LED flash
Zeiss optics
20 megapixels
autofocus, triple LED flash
Zeiss optics
Front Camera5 megapixels5 megapixels
Wi-Fi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Dual SIMOptionalOptional
Data3G HSPA+, 4G LTE3G HSPA+, 4G LTE
Bluetooth4.14.1
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
Dimensions145 x 73.2 x 8.25mm151.9 x 78.4 x 8.1mm
Battery3000mAh 3340mAh

Related: Lumia 435, Lumia 735, Lumia 930 are confirmed Windows 10 upgradeable

The official prices of the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL are $549 and $649, respectively.

[Source: Microsoft]

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