Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) vs Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB)
Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 950 XL vs Huawei Mate 9 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
20.1
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3340
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
20
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB)
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23 Common items in both devices |
AMOLED |
16 million |
1440x2560 pixels |
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE-A |
+16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB) | |
Model | Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Mate 9 Pro (64GB) |
Other model names | Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual-sim RM-1116, Microsoft Cityman | Huawei Mate 9 Pro LON-AL00, Huawei Long Island |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Microsoft | Huawei |
Release date | 11/20/2015 | 1/1/2017 |
Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in) | 75 x 152 millimeters (2.95 x 5.98 in) |
Weight | 165 grams (5.78 ounces) | 169 grams (5.92 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB) | |
Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.7" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~73.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 1440x2560 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 515 PPI | 534 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB) | |
System version | Windows 10 Mobile | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm) | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 430 | ARM Mali-G71 MP8 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 32GB (27GB available) | 64GB (53GB available) |
External storage | Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 600/150 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
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 Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12,17,18,19,20,26,28,29) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS |
📷 Camera | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 20.1 megapixels | (dual camera) 20 megapixels 12MP f/2.2 |
Main camera resolution | 5376x3744 pixels | 5952x3348 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Triple LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 4.2 + 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 | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Iris scanner Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3340 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 19 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 288 hours (12 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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: Black, White • ClearBlack display • Carl Zeiss optics camera • Qi Wireless charging • Microsoft Continuum • 15GB OneDrive • WiFi hotspot | • Colors: Haze Gold, Titanium Grey • Metal body • EMUI 5.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Leica optics camera • Fast battery charging |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (64GB) | |
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 |