Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) vs Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)

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Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 950 vs Sony Xperia Z3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/3/2015 8:15 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:24 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Z3 X Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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16 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	vs	7 Advantages Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
+32GB (27GB available)125% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC56% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	152 grams (5.32 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+565 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	424 PPI
+Triple LED flashAdvantage The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+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
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core	vs	+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)12% Thinner
(back) 20.1MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP3% Higher resolution main camera
1/2.4" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches4% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
1000000 apps (Windows Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times More apps available to download and use
3000 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

16 million

5.2"

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
Other model names	Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual-sim RM-1118, Microsoft Talkman	Sony Xperia Z3 D6633, Sony D6633, Sony Pegasus
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, United Arab Emirates
Brand	Microsoft	Sony
Release date	11/20/2015	9/1/2014
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.2 x 145 millimeters (2.88 x 5.71 in)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	565 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
System version	Windows 10 Mobile	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 418	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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)	LTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
Back camera (main camera)	20.1 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5376x3744 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Triple LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.4" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
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	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.8 (aperture)
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-1118)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, XviD, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
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)	Micro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Iris scanner Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	16 hours
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	480 hours (20 days)
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black, White • ClearBlack display • Carl Zeiss optics camera • Qi Wireless charging • Microsoft Continuum • 15GB OneDrive • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White, Copper • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony TRILUMINOS display • Sony Exmor RS sensor • PlayStation PS4 remote play • S-Force front Surround speakers • ANT+ support • Miracast • HAC M4/T3 • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
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