Motorola Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 16GB) vs Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto X Play vs Microsoft Lumia 950 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
20.7
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3630
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
20.1
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
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21 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera |
1/2.4" inches |
(front) 5MP |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 16GB) | Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | |
Model | Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 16GB) | Lumia 950 (RM-1118) |
Other model names | Motorola Moto X Play XT1563 (Dual-Sim), Motorola Lux | Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual-sim RM-1118, Microsoft Talkman |
Country or region available | ![]() ![]() (Latin America), Brazil | ![]() (Global, International) |
Brand | Motorola | Microsoft |
Release date | 8/12/2015 | 11/20/2015 |
Depth | 10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75 x 148 millimeters (2.95 x 5.83 in) | 73.2 x 145 millimeters (2.88 x 5.71 in) |
Weight | 169 grams (5.92 ounces) | 150 grams (5.25 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 16GB) | Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~75.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1440x2560 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 401 PPI | 565 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 16GB) | Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | |
System version | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | Windows 10 Mobile |
Firmware update | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 16GB) | Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 418 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 16GB) | Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5 | 32GB (27GB available) |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 16GB) | Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 300/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28) | 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) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
๐ท Camera | ||
Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 16GB) | Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 20.7 megapixels | 20.1 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5248x3936 pixels | 5376x3744 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | Triple LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" inches | 1/2.4" inches |
Pixel size | 1.1ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 16GB) | Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 16GB) | Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 16GB) | Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 16GB) | Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Iris scanner Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 16GB) | Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 3630 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 33 hours (1.4 days) | 18 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 288 hours (12 days) |
โ Other features | ||
Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 16GB) | Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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 | โข Colors: Black, White โข Fast battery charging โข Slow motion video โข Back covers various colors โข WiFi hotspot | โข Colors: Black, White โข ClearBlack display โข Carl Zeiss optics camera โข Qi Wireless charging โข Microsoft Continuum โข 15GB OneDrive โข WiFi hotspot |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 16GB) | Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | |
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 |