Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105) vs Apple iPhone 2G (8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 950 vs Apple iPhone 2G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/3/2015 7:25 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 5:07 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 2G X Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105) 37Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Apple iPhone 2G (8GB) Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)

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37 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	vs	2 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (8GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	412MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR323 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+32GB (27GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (7GB available)
+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)41% Thinner	vs	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1440x2560 pixels23 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+565 PPI2 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+5.2"49% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(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
+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps780 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage 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
+3000 mAh114% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+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 [wifi3]
+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	2.0 + 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	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
150 grams (5.25 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)11% Lighter
1000000 apps (Windows Store)	vs	+2300000 apps (App Store)130% More apps available to download and use

9 Common items in both devices

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

+2 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
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Model	Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Other model names	AT&T Microsoft Lumia 950 RM-1105, Microsoft Talkman	Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Canada, USA
Brand	Microsoft	Apple
Release date	11/20/2015	6/1/2007
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.2 x 145 millimeters (2.88 x 5.71 in)	61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	565 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
System version	Windows 10 Mobile	iOS 1.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 3.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)	32bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 418	PowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available)	8GB (7GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
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	0.384 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G
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	Not supported
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
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 (RM-1105)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20.1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5376x3744 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Not supported
Flash	Triple LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
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	Not supported
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 (RM-1105)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
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 (RM-1105)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Iris scanner Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	8 hours
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
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
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)