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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) vs Nokia 9500

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 950 XL vs Nokia 9500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 9500 X Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) 37Points
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Removable)

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Nokia 9500
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)} 37 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) vs 9500} 0 Advantage Nokia 9500
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core25 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs150MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR447 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs64MB SDRAM
+32GB (27GB available)363 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs128MB (76MB available)
+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC99 times
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 2GB MMC
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)35%
Lighter		vs222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)191%
Thinner		vs23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs65 thousand
+1440x2560 pixels28 times
Higher resolution screen		vs640x200 pixels
+515 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs149 PPI
+5.7"27%
Larger screen		vs4.5"
+(back) 20.1MP65 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 0.3MP
+Triple LED flashAdvantage
The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+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
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)326 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQCIF (176x144)
+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		vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps1694 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device		vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Barometer, Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+3340 mAh157%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1300 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsproprietary audio output
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
+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 [wifi2]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs1.1
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.		vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.		vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
4 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Nokia 9500
 
ModelLumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Nokia 9500
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL RM-1100, Microsoft CitymanNokia Communicator 9500
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMicrosoftNokia
Release date11/20/20152/1/2005
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
Size (width x height)78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Nokia 9500
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.7" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels640x200 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI149 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredExtra display: LCD 128x128

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Nokia 9500
System versionWindows 10 MobileSymbian 7.0 S80 2nd Edition
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredSeries 80 UI

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Nokia 9500
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1510
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Nokia 9500
RAM memory3GB LPDDR464MB SDRAM
Internal storage32GB (27GB available)128MB (76MB available)
External storageUntil 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 2GB MMC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Nokia 9500
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps0.177 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
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, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE
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 9500
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsQCIF (176x144)
FlashTriple LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Nokia 9500
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
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 9500
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV3GP, MPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC, MIDI

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Nokia 9500
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP1.1
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Nokia 9500
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor		Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Nokia 9500
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5L
Battery capacity3340 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy19 hours6 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Nokia 9500
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics camera
• Qi Wireless charging
• Microsoft Continuum
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot		• Colors: Tin Grey
• Java games
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Nokia 9500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.52W/kg (head)
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