Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) vs Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 950 XL vs Samsung Galaxy A20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/6/2019 4:46 PM, updated: 12/18/2022 10:07 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A20 X Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS) Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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18 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+32GB (27GB available)29% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+1440x2560 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1560 pixels
+515 PPI92% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	268 PPI
+(back) 20.1MP13% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+Triple LED flashAdvantage The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: 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	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC4 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.7"	vs	+6.4"12% Larger screen
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
1000000 apps (Windows Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3340 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

17 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR4 / 3GB LPDDR4X

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

f/1.9 (aperture)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

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📱 Model features
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Other model names	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL RM-1100, Microsoft Cityman	Galaxy A20 SM-A205F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), India
Brand	Microsoft	Samsung
Release date	11/20/2015	4/5/2019, Announced: 3/19/2019
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)	74.7 x 158.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
System version	Windows 10 Mobile	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.5 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.35GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 430	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 122778 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available)	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	20.1 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolution	5376x3744 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Triple LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not 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-1100)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Iris scanner Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3340 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	19 hours	26 hours (1.1 days)
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.23W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)