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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 950 XL vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) X Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) 23Points
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Removable)

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05Points Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300) Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 XL X
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
PLS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)} 23 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) vs Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core65%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+3GB LPDDR4Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.		vs3GB LPDDR3
+32GB (27GB available)17%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs32GB (23GB available)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)1%
Thinner		vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT PLS
+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) 20.1MP57%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 13MP
+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
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+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 mAh39%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs2400 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+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
+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
Until 200GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC28%
More external storage for files using memory cards
165 grams (5.78 ounces)vs+142 grams (4.97 ounces)16%
Lighter
Triple LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
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
18 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
f/1.9 (aperture)
(front) 5MP
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+11 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
ModelLumia 950 XL (RM-1116)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL Dual-sim RM-1116, Microsoft Cityman盖乐世 J3 2017 32GB, Galaxy J3 SM-J3300ZKDCHC
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		China
China
BrandMicrosoftSamsung
Release date11/20/20157/1/2017
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)70.3 x 143.2 millimeters (2.77 x 5.64 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT PLS
Screen size5.7" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.5% (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

πŸ€– Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
System versionWindows 10 MobileAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)
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 430ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (27GB available)32GB (23GB available)
External storageUntil 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)		Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		2 slots (Dual-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 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashTriple LED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
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

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + 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, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3340 mAh2400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy19 hours15 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
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
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, White
β€’ ClearBlack display
β€’ Carl Zeiss optics camera
β€’ Qi Wireless charging
β€’ Microsoft Continuum
β€’ 15GB OneDrive
β€’ WiFi hotspot		β€’ Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Pink
β€’ USB OTG On-The-Go
β€’ Aluminum body
β€’ 2.5D curved glass screen
β€’ Samsung Knox

☒️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
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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