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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) vs Nokia 808 PureView

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 950 XL vs Nokia 808 PureView phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 808 PureView X Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) 26Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4"
AMOLED

360x640

41.5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)} 26 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) vs 808 PureView} 3 Advantages Nokia 808 PureView
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core197%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR45 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+32GB (27GB available)69%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB
+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC5 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)122%
Thinner
vs17.95 millimeters (0.71 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels15 times
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+515 PPI180%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs184 PPI
+5.7"43%
Larger screen
vs4"
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/1.9 (aperture)26%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+1000000 apps (Windows Store)19 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3340 mAh139%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1400 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
(back) 20.1MPvs+(back) 41.5MP106%
Higher resolution main camera
Triple LED flashvs+LED and Xenon flash on main cameraAdvantage
The LED and Xenon flash on main camera helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.4" inchesvs+1/1.2" inches100%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.

22 Common items in both devices
AMOLED
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+15 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Nokia 808 PureView
 
ModelLumia 950 XL (RM-1100)808 PureView
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL RM-1100, Microsoft CitymanNokia 808 PureView RM-807, Nokia 808 Pure View 803
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMicrosoftNokia
Release date11/20/20156/7/2012, Announced: 2/1/2012
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)17.95 millimeters (0.71 inches)
Size (width x height)78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)60.2 x 123.9 millimeters (2.37 x 4.88 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Nokia 808 PureView
Display typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels360x640 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI184 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered2.5D glass
Nokia ClearBlack

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Nokia 808 PureView
System versionWindows 10 MobileSymbian ^3 Nokia Belle
Firmware updatefeature not registeredSymbian ^3 Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Nokia 808 PureView
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.3GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430Broadcom BCM2763
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Nokia 808 PureView
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4512MB
Internal storage32GB (27GB available)16GB
External storageUntil 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Nokia 808 PureView
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)Nokia 808 PureView
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixels41.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixels7728x5368 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashTriple LED flashLED and Xenon flash on main camera
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.4" inches1/1.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredCarl Zeiss optics

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Nokia 808 PureView
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
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)Nokia 808 PureView
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
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, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Nokia 808 PureView
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Nokia 808 PureView
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Nokia 808 PureView
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BV-4D
Battery capacity3340 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy19 hours6.8 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)540 hours (22.5 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Nokia 808 PureView
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, Flash player
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, White, Red
• UPnP
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Nokia 808 PureView
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.21W/kg (head), 1.46W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.23W/kg (head)
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