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Nokia 9500 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 9500 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Nokia 9500
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

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38Points Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) Compare Nokia 9500 X
Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)

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9500} 0 Advantage Nokia 9500 vs Lumia 950 (RM-1118)} 38 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
150MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core20 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB SDRAMvs+3GB LPDDR347 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (76MB available)vs+32GB (27GB available)363 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 2GB MMCvs+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC99 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
222 grams (7.77 ounces)vs+150 grams (5.25 ounces)48%
Lighter
23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)188%
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
640x200 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels28 times
Higher resolution screen
149 PPIvs+565 PPI3 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+5.2"16%
Larger screen
(back) 0.3MPvs+(back) 20.1MP65 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+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+1000000 apps (Windows Store)19 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps1694 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
1300 mAhvs+3000 mAh131%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 a/b [wifi2]vs+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.
1.1vs+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
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
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)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
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📱 Model features

Nokia 9500Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
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ModelNokia 9500Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Other model namesNokia Communicator 9500Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual-sim RM-1118, Microsoft Talkman
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaMicrosoft
Release date2/1/200511/20/2015
Depth23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)73.2 x 145 millimeters (2.88 x 5.71 in)
Weight222 grams (7.77 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 9500Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x200 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI565 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresExtra display: LCD 128x128feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 9500Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
System versionSymbian 7.0 S80 2nd EditionWindows 10 Mobile
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceSeries 80 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 9500Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 151064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)		Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 9500Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
RAM memory64MB SDRAM3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128MB (76MB available)32GB (27GB available)
External storageUntil 2GB MMC
(dedicated slot)		Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 9500Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.177 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia 9500Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Back camera (main camera)0.3 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution640x480 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)4K 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 stabilizationNot supportedfeature 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 9500Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
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 9500Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formats3GP, MPEG4MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC, MIDIMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 9500Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth1.14.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 9500Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 9500Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5L		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours18 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 9500Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Tin Grey
• Java games
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics camera
• Qi Wireless charging
• Microsoft Continuum
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 9500Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.52W/kg (head)feature not registered
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