Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) vs Motorola Double V (XT626)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 950 vs Motorola Double V phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

4/29/2017 11:50 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:24 PM

Compare Motorola Double V XMicrosoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)33Points

Specifications Compare Models

5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

64bit Hexa

3000
mAh

(Removable)

01PointMotorola Double V (XT626)Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 X

Specifications Compare Models

4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

32bit Single

1880
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)

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33 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	vs	1 Advantage Motorola Double V (XT626)
+1.8Ghz 64bit Hexa-Core179% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2Ghz 32bit Single-Core
+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (27GB available)26 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (1GB available)
+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC5 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)34% Thinner	vs	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1440x2560 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+565 PPI121% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+5.2"21% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 20.1MP152% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Triple LED flashAdvantage The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+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) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+4G+ LTE-AAdvantage The 4G+ LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G+ LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh60% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1880 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage Noise-canceling microphone allows better call quality	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz)Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
+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	2.1 + 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 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1000000 apps (Windows Store)	vs	+2500000 apps (Google Play Store)150% More apps available to download and use

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

3.5mm jack

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

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Physical features	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Motorola Double V (XT626)
Model	Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Double V (XT626)
Other model names	Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual-sim RM-1118, Microsoft Talkman	Nextel Motorola Double V XT626, Motorola XT626
Country or region available	(Global, International)	South Korea
Brand	Microsoft	Motorola
Release date	November, 2015	July, 2012
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.2 x 145 millimeters (2.88 x 5.71 in)	67 x 127.9 millimeters (2.64 x 5.04 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Motorola Double V (XT626)
Operating system	Windows 10 Mobile	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
Hardware	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Motorola Double V (XT626)
Chipset	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)	32bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)
CPU processor	Hexa-Core, 2 processors: 1.8Ghz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A57 1.4Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53	1.2Ghz Single-Core Scorpion
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 418	Qualcomm Adreno 205
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available)	4GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Display	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Motorola Double V (XT626)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	565 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
Mobile networks	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Motorola Double V (XT626)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum download/upload	300/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 1700/1900/2100
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)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	iDEN 800
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	iDEN
Calling	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Motorola Double V (XT626)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Camera	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Motorola Double V (XT626)
Back camera (main camera)	20.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5376x3744 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720)
Flash	Triple LED flash	LED flash
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	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
2ª camera	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Motorola Double V (XT626)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
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
Multimedia	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Motorola Double V (XT626)
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC+
Connectivity	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Motorola Double V (XT626)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Micro HDMI Type D
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz)	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Motorola Double V (XT626)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Iris scanner	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient Light sensor
Other features	- Colors: Black, White - ClearBlack display - Carl Zeiss optics camera - Qi Wireless charging - Microsoft Continuum - 15GB OneDrive - WiFi hotspot	- Colors: Black - 2GB or 8GB microSD included - Quickoffice - Push-to-Talk (PTT) - HAC M3/T3 - VPN IPSec - Digital compass - WiFi hotspot - Java framework
Power supply	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Motorola Double V (XT626)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable) BF6X
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1880 mAh
Charger, watts	Standard charging	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	1080 minutes \| 18 hours \| 0.8 day	240 minutes \| 4 hours \| 0.2 day
Standby	17280 minutes \| 288 hours \| 12 days	11520 minutes \| 192 hours \| 8 days
Radiation rate	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Motorola Double V (XT626)
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