Microsoft Lumia 950 (2015) review

Microsoft announced the launch of the Lumia 950 smartphone in 2015. The manufacturer is offering the Microsoft Lumia 950 phone with 5.2 inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 chipset, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage.

The Microsoft Lumia 950 series was launched with Microsoft Windows 10 pre-installed, but it is upgradable to newer versions of OS as they become available. The Lumia 950 comes with a high-quality AMOLED display. AMOLED displays offer several advantages that contribute to their popularity in smartphones and other devices. This smartphone has a single camera on the back (20 MP, 4992 х 3744 px, autofocus). The single camera setup can be sufficient for many smartphone users, depending on their photography needs and preferences. The front camera of Lumia 950 gives you the freedom to capture moments with yourself or your friends and family easily.

Microsoft Lumia 950 specifications

Body

The weight of Microsoft Lumia 950 is about 5.29 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Microsoft smartphone are average (5.71 x 2.88 x 0.32 inch). Smaller smartphones are more compact and easier to carry around, but they may have smaller displays that can be harder to read and interact with. A Nano SIM is a small (12.3 x 8.8 x 0.67 mm) chipcard that is used in smartphones as a subscriber identity module (SIM) for connecting to a cellular network.

System

The Microsoft Lumia 950 comes with Microsoft Windows 10 out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. The Microsoft Lumia 950 has Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 chipset. This hexa-core CPU is generally considered to be very fast and powerful, especially for tasks that require a lot of processing power. The Lumia 950 utilizes Adreno 418 GPU. A GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a specialized chip that is primarily designed to handle and accelerate the processing of graphics and visual data. It is responsible for rendering images, videos, and animations on a smartphone screen. Adreno GPUs are designed to work in conjunction with Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors. The latest Adreno GPUs support advanced graphics features such as high dynamic range (HDR) rendering, virtual reality, and augmented reality applications.

Display

The Lumia 950 features a 5.2 inch AMOLED display. AMOLED displays enable an Always-On Display feature, where a portion of the screen remains active to display information such as time, date, notifications, or custom widgets, even when the rest of the display is off. The 5.2 inch display make this smartphone pocket-friendly. The size of the screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. A larger screen typically requires more power to illuminate, which can impact battery life. The display of Microsoft Lumia 950 is multitouch capable. Multitouch technology enables the device's touchscreen to detect and interpret multiple touch points on the screen simultaneously.

Memory

With 3 GB of RAM, a smartphone can run multiple apps simultaneously without experiencing any significant lag or slow performance. The amount of RAM needed for optimal performance depends on factors such as the operating system, the apps and services you use, and how you use your device. 32 GB of internal storage is generally considered to be the minimum amount of storage you would want in a smartphone. The Lumia 950 has 32 GB of internal storage. The internal storage of the Lumia 950 (32 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card. MicroSD cards are popular because they're small, lightweight, and easy to use.

Camera

The Lumia 950 offers only a single-camera setup. The single camera can still be sufficient for many smartphone users, depending on their photography needs and preferences. The main camera of the Lumia 950 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus. Lumia 950 is equipped with a basic camera setup, and it does not have any advanced features. Basic camera setups are designed to fulfill the needs of users who prioritize affordability and basic photography requirements.

Connectivity

The Microsoft Lumia 950 supports 4G/LTE networks. 4G networks are widely used around the world and have become the standard for mobile networks in many countries. The Microsoft Lumia 950 supports the latest Wi-Fi standards. Wi-Fi is now a ubiquitous technology that is widely used in homes, businesses, public spaces, and other environments around the world. The Lumia 950 supports the latest Bluetooth standards, which offers faster data transfer speeds, better range, and improved reliability compared to previous versions of Bluetooth.

The Lumia 950 has a GPS receiver. GPS allows smartphones to determine their precise location and provide accurate navigation and mapping services. This includes turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates, points of interest, and alternative routes. The Lumia 950 has a built-in NFC chip, which allows it to support various NFC applications and services such as contactless payments, data transfer, and access control.

The Lumia 950 phone has built-in FM radio. During emergencies or natural disasters when cellular networks may be congested or disrupted, FM radio can provide a reliable source of information and emergency alerts. The Lumia 950 has an USB Type-C port. Type-C is a small, reversible connector that can be plugged in to a device in either orientation, making it more convenient to use than older USB connectors that only worked when plugged in a certain way. The Lumia 950 smartphone has a 3.5 mm headphone jack. A 3.5 mm headphone jack is a small round port, that allows you to connect wired headphones or earphones to the device.

Battery

The Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of Lumia 950 is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The Microsoft Lumia 950 smartphone has an accelerometer. The presence of an accelerometer in smartphones enables a range of interactive and intuitive functionalities that enhance the user experience and enable innovative applications. This Microsoft phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear.

The Lumia 950 phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. Corning Gorilla Glass is a type of chemically strengthened super-glass.

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Microsoft Lumia 950, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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