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Nokia C7 Astound vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)

Side by side comparison between Nokia C7 Astound vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Nokia C7 Astound
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
AMOLED

360x640

8
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

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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)

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

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!

C7 Astound} 1 Advantage Nokia C7 Astound vs Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)} 31 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)27%
Lighter		vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
680MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+3GB LPDDR411 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (6GB available)vs+32GB (27GB available)4 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
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)30%
Thinner
360x640 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels15 times
Higher resolution screen
210 PPIvs+515 PPI145%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+5.7"63%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 20.1MP152%
Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flashvs+Triple LED flashAdvantage
The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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
f/2.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)47%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) QCIF (176x144)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+1000000 apps (Windows Store)19 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps28 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+3340 mAh178%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]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.
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
19 Common items in both devices
AMOLED
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia C7 AstoundMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
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ModelNokia C7 AstoundLumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Other model namesT-Mobile Nokia C7 AstoundMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL Dual-sim RM-1116, Microsoft Cityman
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaMicrosoft
Release date4/6/2011, Announced: 3/28/201111/20/2015
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)56.8 x 117.3 millimeters (2.24 x 4.62 in)78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia C7 AstoundMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Display typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels (16:9)1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)210 PPI515 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia C7 AstoundMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
System versionSymbian ^3 S60 5.2Windows 10 Mobile
Firmware updateSymbian ^3 Nokia Bellefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia C7 AstoundMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM11 (Single-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerBroadcom BCM2727Qualcomm Adreno 430
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia C7 AstoundMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		32GB (27GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia C7 AstoundMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
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 / Upload10.2/2 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/2100UMTS 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, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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 C7 AstoundMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 25 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashTriple LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia C7 AstoundMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)Full 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 C7 AstoundMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia C7 AstoundMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia C7 AstoundMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia C7 AstoundMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5K		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh3340 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours19 hours
Standby656 hours (27.3 days)288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia C7 AstoundMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Frosty metal
• OpenVG 1.1
• OpenGL ES 2.0
• Ovi Maps 3.4
• Flash Lite 4.0
• Video recorder 720p 30fps via an update
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics camera
• Qi Wireless charging
• Microsoft Continuum
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia C7 AstoundMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.03W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.73W/kg (head)feature not registered
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