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Samsung Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012) vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Music 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 Samsung Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012) 03Points
3"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
29Points Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) Compare Samsung Galaxy Music X
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!

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012) vs Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)} 29 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)54%
Lighter
vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
850MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+3GB LPDDR45 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)vs+32GB (27GB available)13 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
12.25 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)51%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels47 times
Higher resolution screen
133 PPIvs+515 PPI3 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+5.7"90%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 20.1MP5 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
WVGA (800x480)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)21 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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
1300 mAhvs+3340 mAh157%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
3.0 + 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.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

12 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
ModelGalaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Other model namesGalaxy Music Duos S6012 (Dual-sim)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL RM-1100, Microsoft Cityman
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungMicrosoft
Release date11/1/201211/20/2015
Depth12.25 millimeters (0.48 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 110.1 millimeters (2.32 x 4.33 in)78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)
Weight107 grams (3.75 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size3" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~42.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)133 PPI515 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSWindows 10 Mobile
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Chipset32bit64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 850MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (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

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
RAM memory512MB3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)32GB (27GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)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 / Upload7.2/5.76 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 900/2100UMTS 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, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (800x480) 25 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 focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionSmile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)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

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)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)
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh3340 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered19 hours
Standbyfeature not registered288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue, Orange, Gray
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• SRS Surround sound
• SoundAlive
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics camera
• Qi Wireless charging
• Microsoft Continuum
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)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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