Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)

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Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 950 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/16/2016 7:08 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:24 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S6 X Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD) Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2550
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

12 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
+32GB (27GB available)13% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (24GB available)
+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+5.2"2% Larger screen	vs	5.1"
+(back) 20.1MP27% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+Triple LED flashAdvantage The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/2.4" inches8% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.6" inches
+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2550 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core	vs	+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core21% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR4Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
150 grams (5.25 ounces)	vs	+138 grams (4.83 ounces)9% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)21% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
565 PPI	vs	+576 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
1000000 apps (Windows Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device

26 Common items in both devices

16 million

1440x2560 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

f/1.9 (aperture)

(front) 5MP

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
Other model names	Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual-sim RM-1118, Microsoft Talkman	Galaxy S6 Dual-sim G920FD, Samsung Zero F
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Philippines, Pakistan, Russia, Ukraine
Brand	Microsoft	Samsung
Release date	11/20/2015	6/1/2015
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.2 x 145 millimeters (2.88 x 5.71 in)	70.5 x 143.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.65 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	565 PPI	576 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
System version	Windows 10 Mobile	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 418	ARM Mali-T760 MP8
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available)	32GB (24GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
Back camera (main camera)	20.1 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5376x3744 pixels	5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Triple LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.4" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	22mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.34µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Iris scanner Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2550 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	17 hours
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • ClearBlack display • Carl Zeiss optics camera • Qi Wireless charging • Microsoft Continuum • 15GB OneDrive • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold • Gorilla Glass 4 back panel • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) • S-Voice natural language • OneDrive 115GB • ANT+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.15W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.382W/kg (head), 0.499W/kg (body)