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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) vs Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)

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

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Compare Sharp Aquos Crystal X Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) 29Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH) Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 XL X
5"
ASV

720x1280

8
MP

1.2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2040
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)} 29 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) vs Aquos Crystal (306SH)} 2 Advantages Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core141%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR2
+32GB (27GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC56%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)23%
Thinner
vs10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD ASV (Advanced SuperView)
+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+515 PPI75%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+5.7"14%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 20.1MP152%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Triple LED flashAdvantage
The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 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 mAh64%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2040 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+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
vs4.0 + A2DP
+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.
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
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
165 grams (5.78 ounces)vs+141 grams (4.94 ounces)17%
Lighter
1000000 apps (Windows Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)
ModelLumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Aquos Crystal (306SH)
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL RM-1100, Microsoft CitymanSprint Sharp AQUOS Crystal, Boost Mobile Sharp Aquos Crystal
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandMicrosoftSharp
Release date11/20/20158/1/2014
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)67 x 131 millimeters (2.64 x 5.16 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)141 grams (4.94 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD ASV (Advanced SuperView)
Screen size5.7" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~78.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)
System versionWindows 10 MobileAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (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 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR41.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (27GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)
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 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
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 850/1900 (Bands 25,26)
TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-ACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-LTE, LTE
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)Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashTriple LED flashLED flash
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
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 cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
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)Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)
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)Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3340 mAh2040 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy19 hours13 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: White, Black
• Sharp Feel UX
• HD Voice
• Harman Kardon sound
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)
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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