Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) vs Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 950 XL vs Google Pixel 7 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)
vs
6.3"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
11mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4355
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB)
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10 Advantages 
19 Advantages | 24 Common items in both devices |
| AMOLED |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| BSI sensor |
| f/1.9 (aperture) |
| 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| +17 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB) | |
| Model | Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB) |
| Other model names | Microsoft Lumia 950 XL RM-1100, Microsoft Cityman | Google Pixel 7 GQML3 |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  USA |
| Brand | Microsoft | |
| Release date | 11/20/2015 | 10/13/2022, Announced: 10/6/2022 |
| Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in) | 73.2 x 155.6 millimeters (2.88 x 6.13 in) |
| Weight | 165 grams (5.78 ounces) | 197 grams (6.9 ounces) |
| Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
| Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Screen size | 5.7" inches | 6.3" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 515 PPI | 418 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | 90Hz |
| Display features | feature not registered | 1400nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB) | |
| System version | Windows 10 Mobile | Android 13 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 16 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm) | 64bit: Google Tensor G2 (5nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core) 2x 2.35GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 430 | ARM Mali-G710 MP7 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 812810 (v9) Geekbench: 3288 (v5.1) GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB) | |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4 | 8GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 32GB (27GB available) | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1 |
| External storage | Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 5000/1920 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| 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 800/1700/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| 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) | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78) mmWave (260, 261) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | CDMA 800/1700/1900, 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 | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
📷 Camera | ||
| Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 20.1 megapixels | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2114°1/2.9"1.25µm |
| Main camera resolution | 5376x3744 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | Triple LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.4" inches | 1/1.31" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.2µm pixel |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | feature not registered | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120/240fps (slow motion) HDR10+ |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 11 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4064x2648 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 21mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.1" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
| 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, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 5.2 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Iris scanner Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3340 mAh | 4355 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | 20W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | 20W Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 19 hours | feature not registered |
| Standby | 288 hours (12 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB) | |
| 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: Obsidian gray, Snow white, Lemongrass |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB) | |
| 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 |