Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)

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

10/27/2016 9:48 PM, updated: 9/22/2022 10:27 AM

Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 XL X Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) Compare Sony Xperia XZ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)

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!

14 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	vs	13 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
+64GB (50GB available)85% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (27GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC28% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC
+161 grams (5.64 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+(back) 23MP14% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 20.1MP
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/2.3" inches4% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.4" inches
+(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)
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
TFT LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
424 PPI	vs	+515 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+5.7"10% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+Triple LED flashAdvantage The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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.
Not supported	vs	+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2900 mAh	vs	+3340 mAh15% 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
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

27 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR4

8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Other model names	Xperia XZ 64GB F8332 Dual-SIM, Sony Kagura DS	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL RM-1100, Microsoft Cityman
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Microsoft
Release date	10/3/2016, Announced: 9/1/2016	11/20/2015
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)	78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Display type	TFT LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	515 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Triluminos X-Reality Engine	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Windows 10 Mobile
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 430
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 29548	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (27GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	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 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	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5520x4140 pixels	5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Triple LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@60fps Exmor RS	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
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	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	22mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, 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	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Iris scanner Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	3340 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17.5 hours	19 hours
Standby	610 hours (25.4 days)	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Platinum, Blue, Pink	• Colors: Black, White • ClearBlack display • Carl Zeiss optics camera • Qi Wireless charging • Microsoft Continuum • 15GB OneDrive • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.81W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.85W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)	feature not registered