Microsoft debuted its Windows 10 Mobile OS with the launch of two Lumia devices in India late last month. The company is going with a top-down approach by first introducing the best it has to offer with the Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM and Lumia 950 Dual SIM and follow that up with more affordable variants across different price segments.
The Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM by Microsoft is the company’s platform for showcasing Windows 10 Mobile in all its glory. The phone looks a bit bland and the plastic body isn’t very flagship-like, but if you move past these, there’s an excellent display onboard along with a very good camera and strong battery life. Windows Hello and Continuum are two really cool features which must be experienced. The phone also features the newer USB Type-C connector so you automatically get faster data transfer speeds and super-fast charging. Windows 10 Mobile might be a bit rough around the edges but if Microsoft can get developers onboard quickly, it could have a bright future. The Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM has a steep launch price which is currently its biggest hindrance.
Brand | Microsoft |
Model | Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM |
Price in India | ₹15,994 |
Release date | October 2015 |
Form factor | Touchscreen |
Dimensions (mm) | 151.90 x 78.40 x 8.10 |
Weight (g) | 165.00 |
Battery capacity (mAh) | 3340 |
Removable battery | Yes |
Colours | Black, White |
SAR value | 0.50 |
Screen size (inches) | 5.70 |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Resolution | 1440x2560 pixels |
Pixels per inch (PPI) | 518 |
Processor | octa-core |
Processor make | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 |
RAM | 3GB |
Internal storage | 32GB |
Expandable storage | Yes |
Expandable storage type | microSD |
Expandable storage up to (GB) | 200 |
Rear camera | 20-megapixel |
Rear flash | LED |
Front camera | 5-megapixel |
Front flash | No |
Operating system | Windows 10 Mobile |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
GPS | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes, v 4.10 |
NFC | Yes |
Infrared | No |
USB OTG | Yes |
Headphones | 3.5mm |
FM | Yes |
Number of SIMs | 2 |
Wi-Fi Direct | No |
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | No |
SIM 1 | |
SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
GSM/CDMA | GSM |
3G | Yes |
4G/ LTE | Yes |
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
SIM 2 | |
SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
GSM/CDMA | GSM |
3G | Yes |
4G/ LTE | Yes |
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
Proximity sensor | Yes |
Accelerometer | Yes |
Ambient light sensor | Yes |
Gyroscope | Yes |
Barometer | Yes |
Temperature sensor | No |