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Nokia Lumia 920 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 920 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Nokia Lumia 920
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
IPS

768x1280

8.7
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

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28Points Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) Compare Nokia Lumia 920 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)

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!

Lumia 920} 1 Advantage Nokia Lumia 920 vs Lumia 950 (RM-1118)} 28 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
+32GB19%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs32GB (27GB available)
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core69%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
185 grams (6.48 ounces)vs+150 grams (5.25 ounces)23%
Lighter
10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)30%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
768x1280 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
332 PPIvs+565 PPI70%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+5.2"16%
Larger screen
(back) 8.7MPvs+(back) 20.1MP131%
Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flashvs+Triple LED flashAdvantage
The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inchesvs+1/2.4" inches25%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+1000000 apps (Windows Store)43%
More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAhvs+3000 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/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
3.1 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
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.
23 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
BSI sensor
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 920Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
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ModelLumia 920Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 920T, Nokia Lumia 920 RM-821, RM-820, Nokia PhiMicrosoft Lumia 950 Dual-sim RM-1118, Microsoft Talkman
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaMicrosoft
Release date11/1/201211/20/2015
Depth10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)70.8 x 130.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.13 in)73.2 x 145 millimeters (2.88 x 5.71 in)
Weight185 grams (6.48 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 920Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1280 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)332 PPI565 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 920Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloWindows 10 Mobile
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 920Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM896064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 920Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB32GB (27GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 920Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE RM-821: 800/900/1800/2100/2600 - RM-820: 700/1700/2100LTE 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 networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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 Lumia 920Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Back camera (main camera)8.7 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3552x2448 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashTriple LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inches1/2.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 920Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)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 Lumia 920Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMAMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 920Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth3.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 920Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 920Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours18 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 920Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Yellow, Red, White, Gray
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Wireless charging
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Video stabilization
• HD Voice
• 4G Mobile Hotspot		• Colors: Black, White
• ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics camera
• Qi Wireless charging
• Microsoft Continuum
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 920Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.08W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.7W/kg (head)feature not registered
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