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Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii) vs Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)

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

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Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 X Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii) 03Points
Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
25Points Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105) Compare Sony Xperia SL X
Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
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-1105)

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Xperia SL (LT26ii)} 3 Advantages Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii) vs Lumia 950 (RM-1105)} 25 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)4%
Lighter		vs150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use		vs1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core64%
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
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)29%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
342 PPIvs+565 PPI65%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+5.2"21%
Larger screen
(back) 12MPvs+(back) 20.1MP68%
Higher resolution main camera
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
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) 1.3MPvs+(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
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps20 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
1750 mAhvs+3000 mAh71%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
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
2.1 + 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.
23 Common items in both devices
32GB (28GB available) / 32GB (27GB available)
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
BSI sensor
Capacitive
Multitouch
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
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ModelXperia SL (LT26ii)Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Other model namesSony Xperia SL LT26ii, Sony SLAT&T Microsoft Lumia 950 RM-1105, Microsoft Talkman
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyMicrosoft
Release date10/1/2012, Announced: 8/31/201211/20/2015
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 128 millimeters (2.52 x 5.04 in)73.2 x 145 millimeters (2.88 x 5.71 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDAMOLED
Screen size4.3" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI565 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA Enginefeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
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

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Scorpion (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 220 (266MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)32GB (27GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 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, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, 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

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 29 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashTriple LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (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 focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 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

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
xLOUD		Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1750 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.5 hours18 hours
Standby420 hours (17.5 days)288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
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, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Silver, Pink
PlayNow
• Remote control for Sony TV
• SE Timescape		• Colors: Black, White
• ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics camera
• Qi Wireless charging
• Microsoft Continuum
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.31W/kg (head), 0.6W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.3W/kg (head)feature not registered
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