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Microsoft Lumia 550868 views
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Microsoft Lumia 550 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM
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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM867 views
Wins 3 specs
Microsoft Lumia 550 — quick specs
- NetworkLTE / HSPA / GSM
- Display4.7 inches · 720×1280
- Camera5 MP
- Memory1 GB RAM
- Battery2100 mAh
- OSMicrosoft Windows 10
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM — quick specs
- NetworkLTE / HSPA / GSM
- Display5.7 inches · 1440×2560
- Camera20 MP
- Memory3 GB RAM
- Battery3340 mAh
- OSMicrosoft Windows 10
● Full specification comparison
Spec
Microsoft Lumia 550
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM
NETWORK
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Technology
AGSM / HSPA / LTE
BGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
2G bands
AGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
BGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
3G bands
AHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
BHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800)
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300)
4G bands
ALTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800)
BLTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300)
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Speed
AHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
BHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced
2015, October
2015, October
Announced
A2015, October
B2015, October
Status
Available. Released 2015, December
Available. Released 2015, December
Status
AAvailable. Released 2015, December
BAvailable. Released 2015, December
BODY
Dimensions
136.1 x 67.8 x 9.9 mm (5.36 x 2.67 x 0.39 in)
151.9 x 78.4 x 8.1 mm (5.98 x 3.09 x 0.32 in)
Dimensions
A136.1 x 67.8 x 9.9 mm (5.36 x 2.67 x 0.39 in)
B151.9 x 78.4 x 8.1 mm (5.98 x 3.09 x 0.32 in)
Weight
141.9 (5.01 oz)
165 g (5.82 oz)
Weight
A141.9 (5.01 oz)
B165 g (5.82 oz)
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
SIM
ANano-SIM
BDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY
Type
IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Type
AIPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
BAMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size
4.7 inches, 59.7 cm2 (~64.7% screen-to-body ratio)
5.7 inches, 89.6 cm2 (~75.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Size
A4.7 inches, 59.7 cm2 (~64.7% screen-to-body ratio)
B5.7 inches, 89.6 cm2 (~75.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~315 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
Resolution
A720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~315 ppi density)
B1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
Protection
—
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Protection
A—
BCorning Gorilla Glass 4
PLATFORM
OS
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
OS
AMicrosoft Windows 10
BMicrosoft Windows 10
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
Chipset
AQualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
BQualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
CPU
AQuad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
BOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Adreno 304
Adreno 430
GPU
AAdreno 304
BAdreno 430
MEMORY
Card slot
microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Card slot
AmicroSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
BmicroSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal
8GB 1GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Internal
A8GB 1GB RAM
B32GB 3GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Features
LED flash
—
Features
ALED flash
B—
Video
720p@30fps
—
Video
A720p@30fps
B—
Single
5 MP, f/2.4, 1/4", AF
20 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.4", 1.12µm, AF, OIS"
Single
A5 MP, f/2.4, 1/4", AF
B20 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.4", 1.12µm, AF, OIS"
SELFIE CAMERA
Video
480p
1080p@30fps
Video
A480p
B1080p@30fps
Single
2 MP, f/2.8
5 MP, f/2.4
Single
A2 MP, f/2.8
B5 MP, f/2.4
SOUND
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Loudspeaker
AYes
BYes
3.5mm jack
Yes
Yes
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
3.5mm jack
AYes
BYes
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
COMMS
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
WLAN
AWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.1, A2DP
Bluetooth
A4.1, A2DP
B4.1, A2DP
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
AYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
BYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
USB
microUSB 2.0
3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
USB
AmicroUSB 2.0
B3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Radio
FM radio
FM radio
Radio
AFM radio
BFM radio
NFC
—
Yes
NFC
A—
BYes
FEATURES
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Iris scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, sensor core
Sensors
AAccelerometer, proximity
BIris scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, sensor core
BATTERY
Battery Type
Removable Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 3340 mAh battery
Battery Type
ARemovable Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
BRemovable Li-Ion 3340 mAh battery
Charging
—
Qi wireless charging (market dependent)
Fast battery charging 18W
Charging
A—
BQi wireless charging (market dependent)
Fast battery charging 18W
MISC
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Colors
ABlack, White
BBlack, White
Price
About 99 USD
About 387 USD
Price
AAbout 99 USD
BAbout 387 USD
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