Lenovo Lemon 3 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)

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Side by side comparison between Lenovo Lemon 3 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/11/2016 10:54 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:24 PM

Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 XL X Lenovo Lemon 3 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2750
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) Compare Lenovo Lemon 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
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!

4 Advantages Lenovo Lemon 3	vs	23 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core43% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (27GB available)170% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC56% More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
441 PPI	vs	+515 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.7"14% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 20.1MP57% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Triple LED flashAdvantage The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G TD-LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2750 mAh	vs	+3340 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

(front) 5MP

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G TD-LTE / 4G LTE-A

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Lenovo Lemon 3	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
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Model	Lemon 3	Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Other model names	Lenovo Lemon 3 K32c36 (Dual-Sim), Lenovo Vibe K5	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL RM-1100, Microsoft Cityman
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Lenovo	Microsoft
Release date	3/29/2016	11/20/2015
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 142 millimeters (2.8 x 5.59 in)	78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Lenovo Lemon 3	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	515 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Lenovo Lemon 3	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Windows 10 Mobile
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Lenovo Lemon 3	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8939v2 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405	Qualcomm Adreno 430
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo Lemon 3	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	32GB (27GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Lenovo Lemon 3	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	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)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, TD-LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Lenovo Lemon 3	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Triple LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Lenovo Lemon 3	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	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
	Lenovo Lemon 3	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo Lemon 3	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Lenovo Lemon 3	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Iris scanner Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo Lemon 3	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	2750 mAh	3340 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	19 hours
Standby	322 hours (13.4 days)	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	Lenovo Lemon 3	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Silver, Graphite, Gold • Dolby Atmos sound • Lenovo V-Selfie • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White • ClearBlack display • Carl Zeiss optics camera • Qi Wireless charging • Microsoft Continuum • 15GB OneDrive • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lenovo Lemon 3	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
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