Old meets new: Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL vs Nokia Lumia 930 and Lumia 1520 (specs comparison)
Microsoft this week announced the first high-end Lumia smartphones since the Lumia 930 - which, as you may know, was launched in mid-2014 as a Nokia-branded device. The new smartphones are the Microsoft Lumia 950 and Microsoft Lumia 950 XL, both running Windows 10 out of the box. While the two new handsets have a lot in common, they can be seen as successors to different devices: the Lumia 950 succeeds the aforementioned Lumia 930, and the Lumia 950 XL could pass as a successor to the Nokia Lumia 1520 - the very first extra-large, high-end Lumia smartphone, which was released back in November 2013.
Let's see how things have evolved for the Lumia brand under Microsoft by comparing the specs of the 950 and 950 XL to those of the Nokia Lumia 930 and Lumia 1520, respectively. Of course, for a proper look at the 950 and 950 XL we have to wait until November, when Microsoft will stat selling them. But, for a preliminary look, you can check out the comparisons below. It's worth mentioning that both the Lumia 930 and Lumia 1520 will be updated to Windows 10, so, at least from the software point of view, they will be able to stand next to the newer and more advanced 950 and 950 XL.
the average is 13 h (780 min)
the average is 13 h (780 min)
the average is 25 days (600 h)
the average is 25 days (600 h)
the average is 0 h (0 min)
the average is 0 h (0 min)
(137 x 71 x 9.8 mm)
(145 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 13 h (780 min)
the average is 13 h (780 min)
the average is 25 days (600 h)
the average is 25 days (600 h)
the average is 0 h (0 min)
the average is 0 h (0 min)
(162.8 x 85.4 x 8.7 mm)
(151.9 x 78.4 x 8.1 mm)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Let's see how things have evolved for the Lumia brand under Microsoft by comparing the specs of the 950 and 950 XL to those of the Nokia Lumia 930 and Lumia 1520, respectively. Of course, for a proper look at the 950 and 950 XL we have to wait until November, when Microsoft will stat selling them. But, for a preliminary look, you can check out the comparisons below. It's worth mentioning that both the Lumia 930 and Lumia 1520 will be updated to Windows 10, so, at least from the software point of view, they will be able to stand next to the newer and more advanced 950 and 950 XL.
Display
Size
Technology
AMOLED
AMOLED
Screen-to-body
70.78 %
69.77 %
Features
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass
Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 8974-AA
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992
Processor
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 418
RAM
Internal storage
32GB
32GB
OS
Windows Phone, 8.1
Windows (10 Mobile)
Battery
Capacity
2420 mAh
3000 mAh
Charging
Fast charging
Talk time
the average is 13 h (780 min)
the average is 13 h (780 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 25 days (600 h)
the average is 25 days (600 h)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 0 h (0 min)
the average is 0 h (0 min)
Music playback
86.00 hours
67.00 hours
Video playback
7.50 hours
10.00 hours
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Single camera
Main camera
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.4
Focal length: 26 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.5"
Focal length: 26 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.5"
Aperture size: F1.9
Focal length: 26 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.4"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Focal length: 26 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.4"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
Recording format
MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Features
OIS, Continuous autofocus, Video light, Video calling, Video sharing
OIS, Continuous autofocus, Video light, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
1.2 MP
5 MP
Video capture
1280x720 (HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions
(137 x 71 x 9.8 mm)
(145 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm)
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic
Biometrics
Iris scanner
Features
Touch sensitive control keys
See the full Nokia Lumia 930 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 specs comparison or compare them to other phones using our Phone Comparison Tool.
Display
Size
Technology
IPS LCD
AMOLED
Screen-to-body
70.95 %
74.15 %
Peak brightness
600 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Polarizing filter
Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
Processor
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 430
RAM
Internal storage
32GB
32GB
OS
Windows Phone, 8.1, 8
Windows (10 Mobile)
Battery
Capacity
3400 mAh
3340 mAh
Charging
Fast charging
Talk time
the average is 13 h (780 min)
the average is 13 h (780 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 25 days (600 h)
the average is 25 days (600 h)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 0 h (0 min)
the average is 0 h (0 min)
Music playback
124.00 hours
75.00 hours
Video playback
10.80 hours
11.00 hours
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Single camera
Main camera
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.4
Focal length: 26 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.5"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Focal length: 26 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.5"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F1.9
Focal length: 26 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.4"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Focal length: 26 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.4"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
Features
OIS, Video light
OIS, Continuous autofocus, Video light, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
1.2 MP
5 MP
Video capture
1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions
(162.8 x 85.4 x 8.7 mm)
(151.9 x 78.4 x 8.1 mm)
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic
Biometrics
Iris scanner
Features
Touch sensitive control keys
Buyers information
Price
$ 749
$ 649
See the full Nokia Lumia 1520 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL specs comparison or compare them to other phones using our Phone Comparison Tool.
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