Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) vs Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ1 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/13/2017 7:27 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:24 PM

Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 X Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105) Compare Sony Xperia XZ1 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? Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)

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!

12 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	vs	11 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)61% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core
+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (51GB available)89% 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
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)11% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+1/2.3" inches4% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.4" inches
+(front) 13MP158% 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) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)3% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
424 PPI	vs	+565 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 19.2MP	vs	+(back) 20.1MP5% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Triple LED flashAdvantage The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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
2700 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh11% 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

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

5.2"

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XZ1 Single-Sim G8341, Sony PF31	AT&T Microsoft Lumia 950 RM-1105, Microsoft Talkman
Country or region available	(Global, International), Brazil, Canada, USA, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Microsoft
Release date	9/19/2017	11/20/2015
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.4 x 148 millimeters (2.89 x 5.83 in)	73.2 x 145 millimeters (2.88 x 5.71 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	565 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Windows 10 Mobile
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available)	32GB (27GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 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 Cat16 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 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	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Back camera (main camera)	19.2 megapixels	20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5056x3792 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	25mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.4" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	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 only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4160x3120 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 XZ1 (G8341)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Iris scanner Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	2700 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	18 hours
Standby	feature not registered	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
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, Silver, Pink, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • HDR10 compliant • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • PS4 Remote Play • Slow motion 720p@960fps • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi Miracast • IP68 certified: dust and water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min	• Colors: Black, White • ClearBlack display • Carl Zeiss optics camera • Qi Wireless charging • Microsoft Continuum • 15GB OneDrive • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered