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Nokia 206 (RM-873) vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 206 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 XL X Nokia 206 (RM-873) 02Points
Nokia 206 (RM-873)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.4"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP
N/A
1100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
29Points Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) Compare Nokia 206 X
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

206 (RM-873)} 2 Advantages Nokia 206 (RM-873) vs Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)} 29 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
+91 grams (3.19 ounces)81%
Lighter		vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
64MBvs+32GB (27GB available)431 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC5 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.4 millimeters (0.49 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)53%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels47 times
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+515 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+5.7"138%
Larger screen
(back) 1.2MPvs+(back) 20.1MP15 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Triple LED flashAdvantage
The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)326 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)vs+1000000 apps (Windows Store)999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps1270 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Barometer, Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1100 mAhvs+3340 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
4 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
3.5mm jack
FM (RDS) / FM
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📱 Model features

Nokia 206 (RM-873)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Model206 (RM-873)Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Other model namesNokia Asha 206 RM-873Microsoft Lumia 950 XL RM-1100, Microsoft Cityman
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaMicrosoft
Release date12/1/201211/20/2015
Depth12.4 millimeters (0.49 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)49.4 x 116 millimeters (1.94 x 4.57 in)78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)
Weight91 grams (3.19 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 206 (RM-873)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size2.4" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~31.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI515 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 206 (RM-873)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
System versionNokia Series OS S40 Platform 2.0Windows 10 Mobile
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 206 (RM-873)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Chipset32bit64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 430
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 206 (RM-873)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
RAM memoryfeature not registered3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64MB32GB (27GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 206 (RM-873)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)		Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800 - USA: 850/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedEMEA:
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)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800 - USA: 850/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 206 (RM-873)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Back camera (main camera)1.2 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x960 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144) 10 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedTriple LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 206 (RM-873)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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

Nokia 206 (RM-873)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 206 (RM-873)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 206 (RM-873)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 206 (RM-873)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1100 mAh3340 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy20 hours19 hours
Standby680 hours (28.3 days)288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 206 (RM-873)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Cyan , Magenta, Yellow, Black, White
• USB On-the-go support
• Java games
• 100% recoverable as materials and energy
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics camera
• Qi Wireless charging
• Microsoft Continuum
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 206 (RM-873)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
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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