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Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ) vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 mini 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 S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ) 06Points
4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
23Points Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini 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 S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ) vs Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)} 23 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)38%
Lighter
vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core143%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+32GB (27GB available)125%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC2 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)12%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
326 PPIvs+515 PPI58%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+5.7"27%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 20.1MP152%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Triple LED flashAdvantage
The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)26%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 5MP143%
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
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
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
2100 mAhvs+3340 mAh59%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + 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.

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
ModelGalaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Other model namesGalaxy S5 mini G800HQ 4G, Samsung AtlanticMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL RM-1100, Microsoft Cityman
Country or region availableTurkey
Turkey
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungMicrosoft
Release date7/1/201411/20/2015
Depth9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI515 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatWindows 10 Mobile
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP4 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 430
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 5.0
32GB (27GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 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 Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)EMEA:
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, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashTriple LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length31mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)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

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)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)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity2100 mAh3340 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours19 hours
Standbyfeature not registered288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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, Blue, White, Gold
• Panorama photo
• S-Voice
• Colors: Black, White
• ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics camera
• Qi Wireless charging
• Microsoft Continuum
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.693W/kg (head), 0.544W/kg (body)feature not registered
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