Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) vs Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)

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

3/20/2017 9:42 AM, updated: 11/7/2021 4:24 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Y X Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) 32Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360) Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)

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!

32 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	vs	2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	832MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+3GB LPDDR47 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	384MB LPDDR
+32GB (27GB available)153 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (180MB available)
+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC5 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)42% Thinner	vs	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+1440x2560 pixels47 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+515 PPI3 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	133 PPI
+5.7"90% Larger screen	vs	3"
+(back) 20.1MP9 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+Triple LED flashAdvantage The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.9 (aperture)47% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3340 mAh178% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	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
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
165 grams (5.78 ounces)	vs	+98 grams (3.43 ounces)68% Lighter
1000000 apps (Windows Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times More apps available to download and use

10 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

Proximity sensor

LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Other model names	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL RM-1100, Microsoft Cityman	Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 Single-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates
Brand	Microsoft	Samsung
Release date	11/20/2015	10/1/2011, Announced: 8/22/2011
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)	58 x 104 millimeters (2.28 x 4.09 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	98 grams (3.43 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	240x320 pixels (4:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	133 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
System version	Windows 10 Mobile	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)	32bit: Broadcom BCM21553 (65nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 832MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 430	VideoCore IV
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1723 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	384MB LPDDR
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available)	512MB (180MB available)
External storage	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G network	EMEA: 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) USA: 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 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Back camera (main camera)	20.1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5376x3744 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps
Flash	Triple LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Iris scanner Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3340 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	19 hours	6.2 hours
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	540 hours (22.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
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 on metallic Gray, White • Changeable back covers in White, Black, Orange, Pink, Silver • Samsung TouchWiz UI • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered