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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) vs HTC One M9 (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 950 XL vs HTC One M9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC One M9 X Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) 17Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
SLCD3

1080x1920

20.2
MP

4.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2840
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)

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Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)} 17 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) vs One M9 (32GB)} 5 Advantages HTC One M9 (32GB)
+32GB (27GB available)29%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (21GB available)
+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC56%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)19%
Thinner
vs9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD 3
+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+515 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs441 PPI
+5.7"14%
Larger screen
vs5"
+Triple LED flashAdvantage
The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP23%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 4.1MP
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3340 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2840 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+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]
+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
165 grams (5.78 ounces)vs+157 grams (5.5 ounces)5%
Lighter
(back) 20.1MPvs+(back) 20.2MP1%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1000000 apps (Windows Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices
2GHz 64bit Octa-core
3GB LPDDR4
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
BSI sensor
1/2.4" inches
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)HTC One M9 (32GB)
ModelLumia 950 XL (RM-1100)One M9 (32GB)
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL RM-1100, Microsoft CitymanHTC M9, HTC M9u, HTC One M9u, HTC Hima
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandMicrosoftHTC
Release date11/20/20153/21/2015
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)69.7 x 144.6 millimeters (2.74 x 5.69 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)HTC One M9 (32GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT Super LCD 3
Screen size5.7" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)HTC One M9 (32GB)
System versionWindows 10 MobileAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)HTC One M9 (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430Qualcomm Adreno 430
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)HTC One M9 (32GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (27GB available)32GB (21GB available)
External storageUntil 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)HTC One M9 (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkEMEA:
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 Cat6 700/800/850/1800/900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)HTC One M9 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixels20.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixels5376x3752 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashTriple LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.4" inches1/2.4" inches
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 sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)HTC One M9 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels4.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2688x1520 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 XL (RM-1100)HTC One M9 (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)HTC One M9 (32GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Micro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)HTC One M9 (32GB)
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 XL (RM-1100)HTC One M9 (32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3340 mAh2840 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy19 hours21 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)402 hours (16.8 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)HTC One M9 (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Gray, Pink, Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• HTC Sense 7.0 UI
• HTC BlinkFeed
• Dolby Audio
• Google Drive 100GB
• Quick Charge 2.0: 60% in 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)HTC One M9 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.56W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)
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