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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) vs LG K8 2017 (US215)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 950 XL vs LG K8 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K8 (2017) X Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) 24Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)

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Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)} 24 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) vs K8 2017 (US215)} 3 Advantages LG K8 2017 (US215)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core70%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+3GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR3
+32GB (27GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (9GB available)
+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC5 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+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
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(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
+CompassAdvantage
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 mAh34%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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
+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
165 grams (5.78 ounces)vs+142 grams (4.97 ounces)16%
Lighter
1000000 apps (Windows Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
(front) 5MP
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+16 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)LG K8 2017 (US215)
ModelLumia 950 XL (RM-1116)LG K8 2017 (US215)
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL Dual-sim RM-1116, Microsoft CitymanUS Cellular LG K8 2017, LGUS215, LG-US215, LG PP2
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandMicrosoftLG
Release date11/20/20154/1/2017
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)72.1 x 144.8 millimeters (2.84 x 5.7 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)LG K8 2017 (US215)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.7" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~66% (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 4Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)LG K8 2017 (US215)
System versionWindows 10 MobileAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)LG K8 2017 (US215)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (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 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)LG K8 2017 (US215)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR41.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (27GB available)16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)LG K8 2017 (US215)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
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 networkLTE 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)LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 25)
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, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)LG K8 2017 (US215)
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

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)LG K8 2017 (US215)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)LG K8 2017 (US215)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)LG K8 2017 (US215)
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)Not supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)LG K8 2017 (US215)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)LG K8 2017 (US215)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3340 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy19 hours12 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)357 hours (14.9 days)

โž• Other features

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)LG K8 2017 (US215)
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
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: Dark blue
โ€ข USB OTG On-The-Go
โ€ข 2.5D glass screen
โ€ข Quick Selfie
โ€ข HAC M4/T4

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)LG K8 2017 (US215)
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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