Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) vs LG G5 (H850)

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Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 950 XL vs LG G5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/25/2016 6:40 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:24 PM

Compare LG G5 X Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Removable)

12Points LG G5 (H850) Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G5 (H850)

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!

8 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	vs	12 Advantages LG G5 (H850)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+32GB (27GB available)23% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+5.7"8% Larger screen	vs	5.3"
+Triple LED flashAdvantage The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/2.4" inches8% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.6" inches
+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3340 mAh19% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2800 mAh
3GB LPDDR4	vs	+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC9 times More external storage for files using memory cards
165 grams (5.78 ounces)	vs	+159 grams (5.57 ounces)4% Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)5% Thinner
515 PPI	vs	+554 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 20.1MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP19% Higher resolution main camera
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(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
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

26 Common items in both devices

16 million

1440x2560 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	LG G5 (H850)
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Model	Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	LG G5 (H850)
Other model names	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL RM-1100, Microsoft Cityman	LG G5 4G H850, LG H850
Country or region available	(Global, International)	South Africa, (Europe)
Brand	Microsoft	LG
Release date	11/20/2015	3/31/2016
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)	73.9 x 149.4 millimeters (2.91 x 5.88 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	LG G5 (H850)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	554 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	LG G5 (H850)
System version	Windows 10 Mobile	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	LG G5 (H850)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 430	Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	LG G5 (H850)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available)	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	LG G5 (H850)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	450/50 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 Cat9 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,30)
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+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	LG G5 (H850)
Back camera (main camera)	20.1 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2
Main camera resolution	5376x3744 pixels	5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Triple LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.4" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS (3-axis): Optical 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/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	LG G5 (H850)
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	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	LG G5 (H850)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	LG G5 (H850)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	LG G5 (H850)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Iris scanner Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	LG G5 (H850)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3340 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	19 hours	20 hours
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	380 hours (15.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	LG G5 (H850)
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: Silver, Titan, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • LG Optimus UX 5.0 UI • LG 360 VR supported • LG CAM Plus supported • 3D Arc Glass screen • Modular battery • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)	LG G5 (H850)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered