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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 950 XL vs Samsung Galaxy S5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 X Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) 19Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Removable)

vs
09Points Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB) Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 XL X
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

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

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)} 19 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) vs Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR450%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (27GB available)13%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (24GB available)
+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC56%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+515 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs432 PPI
+5.7"12%
Larger screen
vs5.1"
+(back) 20.1MP27%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+Triple LED flashAdvantage
The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+1/2.4" inches8%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.6" inches
+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) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3340 mAh19%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2800 mAh
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 3.0, 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 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
165 grams (5.78 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)14%
Lighter
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1000000 apps (Windows Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+HumidityAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+22 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
ModelLumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL RM-1100, Microsoft CitymanGalaxy S5 G900F (4G LTE), Samsung Pacific
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandMicrosoftSamsung
Release date11/20/20154/11/2014
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI432 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
System versionWindows 10 MobileAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (27GB available)32GB (24GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 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 Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixels5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashTriple LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.4" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered22mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Micro-B USB MHL-2
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Humidity
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3340 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy19 hours21 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)960 hours (40 days)

โž• Other features

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข ClearBlack display
โ€ข Carl Zeiss optics camera
โ€ข Qi Wireless charging
โ€ข Microsoft Continuum
โ€ข 15GB OneDrive
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Gold
โ€ข Dual Shot camera (video + photo)
โ€ข Download Booster (LTE + WiFi)

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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