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Microsoft Reveals the Lumia 950 & 950 XL Smartphones; Full Specs, Features, Pricing and Release Date

dgstorm

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Next up we have Microsoft's impressive new Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL smartphones. These are full Windows 10 smartphones with impressive new technology. Not only did Microsoft include a number of high-end hardware improvements for this new line of Lumias, they also added a ton of extra features and functions which make the Lumia a competitive powerhouse in the smartphone world.

First we will share a breakdown of hardware tech:
  • 5.2-inch WQHD (1440 x 2560) OLED (5.7-inch for the Lumia 950 XL)
  • 3GB of RAM
  • Snapdragon 808 processor with liquid cooling tech
  • 20-megapixel PureView camera (with triple LED flash) rear camera - optical image stabilization - dedicated camera button
  • Wide-angle 5-megapixel front-facing camera is also included.
  • USB Type-C connectors
  • 32GB Storage
  • A microSD cards that can add up to 256GB of additional storage
  • Adaptive antennae technology
Next we will share some of the new software and OS capabilities:
  • Full mobile Windows 10 - multi-tasking, can use the usual assortment of Windows PC commands - includes a Start Menu
  • Continuum that lets you plug your phone into a dock and use it as a PC - Continuum can be used by plugging the Lumia into a Microsoft display dock with an HDMI cable that connects it to a monitor - The dock also features three USB ports for additional accessories.
  • Glance screen technology that lets you see notifications and other info at a glance without turning on the phone.
That's only just some of the fresh new ideas packed into Microsoft's new Lumias. The new Lumias will start selling in November for $550 for the Lumia 950 and $650 for the Lumia 950 XL.
 
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smalltowngirl13

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Am truly hoping that these will be released on the VZW network although I have not seen, heard or found any confirmation that they will be. It looks like only TMo and AT&T have confirmed their release.
 

hughlle

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Staff member
I will definately be getting one. I only have internet on my phone, and with limited tethering. Continuum makes the tethering limit obsolete :) I assume that a carrier wouldn't be able to try and argue that is tethering.
 
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dgstorm

dgstorm

Editor in Chief
Here's an even more comprehensive breakdown of internal hardware for the new Lumia's from Microsoft:

Talkman (Lumia 950)
  • Matte White or black polycarbonate body
  • 5.2 inch WQHD (1440x2560) OLED display
  • Snapdragon 808, 64-bit Hexa core
  • Iris scanner (infrared) for Windows Hello
  • 3GB of RAM
  • 32GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot
  • 20MP PureView rear camera
  • 5MP Wide-angle front facing camera
  • 3000 mAh removable battery
  • Qi wireless charging with flip cover
  • USB Type-C
Cityman (Lumia 950 XL)
  • Matte White or black polycarbonate body
  • 5.7 inch WQHD (1440x2560) OLED display
  • Snapdragon 810, 64-bit Octa core
  • Iris scanner (infrared) for Windows Hello
  • 3GB of RAM
  • 32GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot
  • 20MP PureView rear camera with triple LED flash
  • 1mm silver ring inside the circumference of the black camera pod
  • Aluminum side buttons
  • 5MP Wide-angle front facing camera
  • 3300 mAh removable battery
  • Qi wireless charging integrated
  • USB Type-C
 
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