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Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) vs NGM Forward Xtreme

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

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Compare NGM Forward Xtreme X Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) 23Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.5"
LTPS

1080x1920

18
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Lumia 950 (RM-1118)} 23 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) vs Forward Xtreme} 5 Advantages NGM Forward Xtreme
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB
+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+565 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs401 PPI
+(back) 20.1MP12%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 18MP
+Triple LED flashAdvantage
The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2300 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-corevs+2GHz 32bit Octa-core13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)14%
Thinner
5.2"vs+5.5"6%
Larger screen
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
1000000 apps (Windows Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use

22 Common items in both devices
32GB (27GB available) / 32GB (26GB available)
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)NGM Forward Xtreme
 
ModelLumia 950 (RM-1118)Forward Xtreme
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 950 Dual-sim RM-1118, Microsoft TalkmanNew Generation Mobile NGM Forward Xtreme Dual Sim, Xtreme/DB
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandMicrosoftNGM
Release date11/20/20157/1/2014
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)73.2 x 145 millimeters (2.88 x 5.71 in)77.5 x 157 millimeters (3.05 x 6.18 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)NGM Forward Xtreme
Display typeAMOLEDLTPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)565 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)NGM Forward Xtreme
System versionWindows 10 MobileAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)NGM Forward Xtreme
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6592V
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 418ARM Mali-450 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)NGM Forward Xtreme
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB
Internal storage32GB (27GB available)32GB (26GB available)
External storageUntil 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)NGM Forward Xtreme
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)NGM Forward Xtreme
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixels18 megapixels
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixels4898x3674 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashTriple LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)NGM Forward Xtreme
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)NGM Forward Xtreme
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)NGM Forward Xtreme
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)NGM Forward Xtreme
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)NGM Forward Xtreme
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy18 hours11.7 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)415 hours (17.3 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)NGM Forward Xtreme
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics camera
• Qi Wireless charging
• Microsoft Continuum
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, Brown
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Smart gestures
• Languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish
• WiFi display
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)NGM Forward Xtreme
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.399W/kg (body)
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