Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS) vs Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro vs Microsoft Lumia 950 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/5/2017 8:27 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:24 PM

Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 X Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro X

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!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)	vs	17 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC28% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Triple LED flash
+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+32GB (27GB available)23% More internal storage for applications and files
160 grams (5.6 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)7% Lighter
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+565 PPI100% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 20.1MP57% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/3.1" inches	vs	+1/2.4" inches29% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+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-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

27 Common items in both devices

16 million

5.2"

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)	Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Other model names	Galaxy J5 2017 SM-J530G/Dual-Sim 32GB 2GB RAM	Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual-sim RM-1118, Microsoft Talkman
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Microsoft
Release date	6/1/2017	11/20/2015
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.3 x 146.2 millimeters (2.81 x 5.76 in)	73.2 x 145 millimeters (2.88 x 5.71 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	565 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Windows 10 Mobile
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (27GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)	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	300/50 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 Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)	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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Triple LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/2.4" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	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 only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Iris scanner Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	18 hours
Standby	feature not registered	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	• Colors: Black, Blue, Pink, Gold • 2.5D screen glass (curved) • Dual Messenger • ANT+ support	• Colors: Black, White • ClearBlack display • Carl Zeiss optics camera • Qi Wireless charging • Microsoft Continuum • 15GB OneDrive • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.04W/kg (head), 1.5W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.349W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)	feature not registered